Medconversations

"Delirium: common and deadly, like hamburgers" - Rebecca Foskey Here is the relevant quizlet

Hyperkalemia is a nasty surprise often found on routine biochemistry. Who is putting all this extra potassium in our patients' blood? We attempt to solve the mystery and tell you what to do about it. Here are some digitalis flashcards

We talk through how to approach a patient with a low haemoglobin who may or may not turn out to have a B12 deficiency.

On this podcast, we tell you about Dianne's debilitating hand tremor and the basics of diagnosing tremor, as well as a bit about how Dianne's problem might be managed. Here are some flashcards to practice with Link dumping ground: Video of essential tremor examination Were James Bond's drinks shaken because of alcohol induced tremor?  

Our first podcast is about kidneys. To get you in the mood, we recommend you listen to this song. If that doesn't work, we're not sure what will. Renal disease is really common - we were shocked to learn that even famous people's kidneys sometimes fail. Renal pathology can get pretty complex so we've tried to give you the broad strokes of some of the more common pathologies as well as getting a bit more intimate with the details of this particular case. Enjoy! And if you've got any feedback for us, please tell us here. Test you knowledge with flashcards here Link dump: Uraemic frost The story of acute tubular necrosis and bombs Sensitivity and specificity of signs of dehydration in athletes Sensitivity and specificity of signs of dehydration in the elderly