nacadmin

About nacadmin

This author has not yet filled in any details.
So far nacadmin has created 34 blog entries.

Cardiovascular changes in pregnancy for the MRCOG exam. A ‘Sort-Out MRCOG’ video from ACE Courses.

2020-04-14T00:33:30+01:00

Cardiovascular changes in pregnancy for the MRCOG exam. What cardiac variable go up, go down or remain the same in pregnancy compared with the pre-pregnancy state? Why? What are normal cardiac examination and ECG findings in pregnancy? Key MRCOG mini-lecture by Professor Arri Coomarasamy.

Cardiovascular changes in pregnancy for the MRCOG exam. A ‘Sort-Out MRCOG’ video from ACE Courses.2020-04-14T00:33:30+01:00

MRCOG lesson: Renal physiology in pregnancy. A sort-out MRCOG video from ACE Courses

2020-04-14T00:34:01+01:00

MRCOG lesson: Renal physiology in pregnancy. What renal function variables go up, go down or remain the same in pregnancy as pre-pregnancy state? And why? What happens to urea, creatinine, glomerular filtration rate and creatinine clearance in pregnancy? Find out from this mini-MRCOG lecture.

MRCOG lesson: Renal physiology in pregnancy. A sort-out MRCOG video from ACE Courses2020-04-14T00:34:01+01:00

MRCOG lesson: Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) for the MRCOG exam: Part B. Statistics of RCTs

2020-04-14T00:28:44+01:00

An MRCOG lesson on RCTs: Part B. In part A (please watch that video also!), we learnt about the quality features of an RCT. In this video, we learn about the common statistics we use in the reporting of RCTs. These include: Risk, Relative risk (or Risk Ratio, RR); Absolute risk difference (ARD); and Number Needed to Treat (NNT). We also look at what a Confidence Interval (CI) means. The statistics are illustrated with a simple numerical example. Enjoy!

MRCOG lesson: Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) for the MRCOG exam: Part B. Statistics of RCTs2020-04-14T00:28:44+01:00

MRCOG lesson: Randomised controlled trials (RCTs): Part A: Quality of methods

2020-04-14T00:26:44+01:00

An MRCOG lesson on RCTs. A randomised trial is the best design for assessing the effectiveness of a treatment. In this video we look at the 6 methodological features that are important for the quality of an RCT: randomisation; concealment; blinding; ITT; good follow-up rate and comparability of care provided. In Part B, we will look at the statistics of RCTs!

MRCOG lesson: Randomised controlled trials (RCTs): Part A: Quality of methods2020-04-14T00:26:44+01:00

How to revise for your MRCOG exam

2020-01-28T13:45:04+00:00

There is an 8-step approach to success with your MRCOG revision and exam. These steps were developed from nearly 20 years of teaching MRCOG students and from interactions with over 1200 MRCOG candidates. So, here it is! Step 1 The Right Mind Set The first step is for you to have the right mind-set as you approach the revision and the exam. Learning new stuff, particularly when this is helpful professionally, is fun! So, embrace your revision and exam! If you love and enjoy the process, it has the practical [...]

How to revise for your MRCOG exam2020-01-28T13:45:04+00:00

MRCOG lesson: peri-operative management of a patient with diabetes

2019-10-01T15:17:20+01:00

How do you manage a patient with diabetes who needs to have an operation? What pre-operative assessments will you do? How will you deal with oral hypoglycaemic medicines or insulin on the day of the operation? How will you manage peri-operative hyperglycaemia or hypoglycaemia? The answers can be found in this short MRCOG video.

MRCOG lesson: peri-operative management of a patient with diabetes2019-10-01T15:17:20+01:00

MRCOG lesson: Peri-operative management of a patient with thyroid disease

2019-10-01T15:15:59+01:00

How do you manage a patient with thyroid disease (hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism or goitre) scheduled to have an operation on your operating list? If she develops 'thyroid storm' in the peri-operative period, are you ready to manage her? You can find the answers to these and other questions in this short MRCOG video.

MRCOG lesson: Peri-operative management of a patient with thyroid disease2019-10-01T15:15:59+01:00

MRCOG lesson: peri-operative management of a patient with hypertension

2019-10-01T15:12:59+01:00

Hypertension is common. I seem to get a patient with hypertension in almost every operating list that I do! How do we manage a patient with hypertension? What pre-operative assessment and peri-operative care do they need? When is it unsafe to operate on a patient with hypertension? Answers to these and other questions in this short MRCOG video.

MRCOG lesson: peri-operative management of a patient with hypertension2019-10-01T15:12:59+01:00

MRCOG lesson: peri-operative management of a patient with HIV

2019-10-01T21:04:47+01:00

What are the peri-operative risks for a patient with HIV? How do you work-up a patient with HIV for a gynaecological operation? How do you reduce the risk of transmission of HIV to healthcare workers? Answers to these and other questions in this short MRCOG video.

MRCOG lesson: peri-operative management of a patient with HIV2019-10-01T21:04:47+01:00

MRCOG lesson on BLADDER INJURY: diagnosis and management

2019-10-21T23:26:35+01:00

How do you diagnose and manage bladder injuries in patients having gynaecological operations? What are the risk factors for bladder injury and how can you try to minimise the risk of it happening in the first place? Answers to these and other questions in this MRCOG video.

MRCOG lesson on BLADDER INJURY: diagnosis and management2019-10-21T23:26:35+01:00
Go to Top