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Investigating pelvic fractures on CT

About 10% of fractures in blunt trauma patients are pelvic fractures. Watch this short video and learn how to diagnose those fractures on CT from our expert radiologist.
8th Aug 2022 • 1m read

Diagnosing spleen, liver, and pancreatic injuries on CT

Blunt abdominal trauma most commonly leads to spleen and liver injuries. Learn more about diagnostic solid abdominal organ injury with the help of CT.
8th Aug 2022 • 1m read

Identifying solid organ injuries on CT

Trauma is the leading cause of death worldwide. Learn more about the role CT imaging plays in trauma patient care.
8th Aug 2022 • 1m read

Mastering the mechanism of acetaminophen toxicity

Acetaminophen toxicity is the second most common cause of liver transplantation worldwide. Learn more about acetaminophen metabolism and the mechanism behind its hepatotoxicity.
25th Jul 2022 • 1m read

Distinguishing between serotonin and neuroleptic malignant syndromes

Both syndromes are caused by poisoning with prescription medications for mental health conditions. Learn more about their presentation and management in our video lesson.
25th Jul 2022 • 1m read

Distinguishing between anticholinergic and cholinergic toxicity

These syndromes are a classic toxicology 101 topic. Review the information and fill in any knowledge gaps with our video lesson.
25th Jul 2022 • 1m read

Treating beta-blocker and calcium channel blocker toxicity

Slow heart rate and low blood pressure may be signs of calcium channel blocker toxicity. Learn more about the biochemistry behind the symptoms and possible treatment.
25th Jul 2022 • 1m read

Treating acute salicylate toxicity

More than 10 000 tons of aspirin are consumed every year in the USA. Learn more about how to treat acute salicylate toxicity with our mini-lecture.
25th Jul 2022 • 1m read

Treating carbon monoxide toxicity

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a well-known treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning. Learn about its indications and dive deeper into carbon monoxide poisoning management with our mini-lesson.
25th Jul 2022 • 1m read

How to treat your intubated ARDS patients with prone positioning

How can we explain the benefit of prone positioning in ARDS from a physiological perspective? In this video, our teacher explains what evidence says about this therapy, how to perform the proning maneuver, and what the contraindications are.
5th Jul 2022 • 1m read