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Blood Tests

Topics FBC U&Es LFTs Other tests Notes FBC: WCC, Hb, Platelets Infection: WCC, CRP, ProCalcitonin WCC 4-11 Lower/Higher = inflammation. Very low/very high ~ Malignancy Anemia: Hb, Hematocrit, MCV Coagulation: Platelets, INR, APTTr U&Es Us: Ur, Cr, eGfr Es: Na, K LFTs: Bil ALT ALP Amylase Lipase BAA AL BAA  AL (First 3 GB; Last 2

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Arteries Lower Limb

Topics   LL Notes   Lower: External Iliac – Femoral – Popliteal – Anterior & Posterior Tibial  Anterior tibial becomes Dorsalis Pedis The common femoral artery is the distal continuation of the external iliacartery as it passes posteriorly and inferiorly to the inguinal ligament. popliteal /pɒˈplɪtɪəl,ˌpɒplɪˈtiːəl/ adjective Anatomyadjective: popliteal relating to or situated in the

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Bones

Topics Types – 5 Parts – 3 Position – Skull, Vertebra, Upper Limb Bones, Lower Limb Bones, Pelvic Bones Notes Media Images ????????????????????????????????????? Sesame seeds. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of sesame seeds. Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is grown primarily for the seeds it produces. The seed is used whole in cooking or pressed for its

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CHEST X-RAY (CXR)

Topics CXR PA / AP views CXR: ABCDE The Cardio-Thoracic Ratio (CTR)  greater than 1:2 (50%) is considered abnormal. The carina represents the inferior termination of the trachea into the right and left main bronchi. Chilaiditi PTx 3 treatments – Venflon, Seldinger, Surgical Hemothorax, Pleural Effusion, Empyema NG Tube/Ryles Tube – Position, Indications, Tests Media Normal

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