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How to identify the signs of burnout

In this video, Professor Gary Simonds takes a look at examples, gleaned from the surveys of 40 high-functioning neurosurgeons and support staff, to extract the behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that clinicians with burnout will instantly recognize in themselves.
19th Mar 2021 • 6m read

How to evaluate the aortic valve using cardiac CT imaging

Learn all about aortic valve anatomy and prospective / retrospective triggering methods in cardiac CT imaging.
27th Feb 2021 • 6m read

Performing a manual ankle-brachial index (ABI)

In this video, Dr Elizabeth Tenny will take you through this procedure, step-by-step, pointing out the common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
21st Feb 2021 • 3m read

Finding the coronary artery origins using CT

Learn the normal configuration of the right and left coronary arteries using CT.
19th Feb 2021 • 3m read

Evaluating stents and bypass grafts

Knowing how to evaluate and recognize a stent or bypass graft in patients who've had them is a critical skill all clinicians should have. In this video, we'll show you how to identify and assess them, and differentiate between the artery and the graft.
2nd Feb 2021 • 3m read

Mastering an arterial duplex protocol

In this video, you'll learn how to perform a basic lower extremity arterial duplex protocol.
2nd Feb 2021 • 2m read

Interpreting duplex waveforms

In this video, we'll take a look at how duplex waveforms can be obtained in segments throughout the leg, and identify the critical clues that will help you to determine the location and degree of a stenosis.
2nd Feb 2021 • 3m read

Interpreting ankle-brachial index (ABI) waveforms

In this video, we'll explore both audible and analog Doppler waveforms, and learn why knowing the difference is crucial in circumstances where ABI numbers are inaccurate. 
2nd Feb 2021 • 4m read

Analyzing liver function: how to use lab values

In this video, we'll look at liver function tests in more detail, what each of these tests can tell us about our patient's health, and when they may signal something sinister.
30th Dec 2020 • 3m read

Identifying cholestasis on a liver lab panel

In this video, we'll explore the cholesteric pattern of liver function test abnormalities, discuss which enzymes you need to take seriously, and what you should do if the results aren't clear.
30th Dec 2020 • 2m read