Scanning the extracranial arteries with ultrasound
In this Medmastery lesson, we will go through a step-by-step protocol for performing a comprehensive examination of the extracranial arteries using different planes, approaches, and ultrasound modalities.
17th May 2021 • 4m read
A review of the anatomy of extracranial arteries
In this video, from our Ultrasound Masterclass: Carotid Artery course, we'll review some essential cerebrovascular anatomy so we can learn how to perform these scans with confidence.
17th May 2021 • 3m read
Medical educator secrets: How to become a rockstar teacher in 6 simple steps
Do you want to teach medicine like a Nobel laureate? It’s actually quite simple. These 6 steps will turn you into a great medical educator!
26th Apr 2021 • 4m read
Staging chronic kidney disease
In this video, from our Kidney Test Essentials course, you'll learn how to accurately stage your chronic kidney disease patients and how this will affect the way you manage them.
13th Apr 2021 • 3m read
Examining the microscopic appearance of urine sediment
Microscopic examination of the urine sediment is an essential part of the urinalysis, as it allows for confirmation and clarification of urine dipstick findings.
13th Apr 2021 • 3m read
Estimating glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
In this video, we'll take a deep dive into how GFR is calculated, the factors affecting GFR, and when you shouldn't use the Cockcroft-Gault equation.
13th Apr 2021 • 3m read
Measuring serum creatinine
In this video, we'll take a look at the physiology of creatinine, what we need to consider when interpreting creatinine levels, and why GFR is not always an accurate reflection of kidney function.
13th Apr 2021 • 2m read
Preventing burnout in healthcare: taking sanity breaks
In this video, you'll learn strategies that can help you to incorporate breaks into your routine and take some time to detach from the medical world and all of its accompanying worries and stressors.
19th Mar 2021 • 7m read
Realistic optimism: a key to burnout prevention
In this video, you'll learn to recognize the tendency to frame experiences from a pessimistic perspective and, instead, develop an optimistic (yet realistic) approach to your environment.
19th Mar 2021 • 7m read
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