Chest x-ray in pneumonia
Chest x-ray in pneumonia On a chest x-ray, pneumonia appears as an area of increased opacity or whiteness, indicating lung consolidation where air is replaced by fluid or pus. Here are some examples. ...
Chest x-ray in pneumonia On a chest x-ray, pneumonia appears as an area of increased opacity or whiteness, indicating lung consolidation where air is replaced by fluid or pus. Here are some examples. ...
Blood pressure tablets: 10 do’s and don’ts In this article we will describe how to use blood pressure tablets: with 10 do’s and don’ts. 10 Do’s For patients Take your medication as p...
A normal blood cholesterol level Total cholesterol (chol) = 3-5 mmol/L – overall amount of cholesterol in your blood HDL (‘good’) cholesterol. Target level = >1 mmol/L – may make you le...
What causes high blood pressure? For most people, the cause is unknown. In this article we will describe what causes of high blood pressure – and how to investigate a patient with high blood pre...
What causes low blood pressure (hypotension)? Definition of low blood pressure Low blood pressure (hypotension), is defined as a systolic blood pressure (SBP) below 90 mmHg (or a mean arterial pressur...
A normal arterial blood gas (ABG) Taking arterial blood gases What is an ABG? For analysis a small sample of arterial blood (approximately 2ml) taken via an intermittent ‘stab’ into an artery (usual...
A normal chest x-ray – the basics In this article we will describe what is a normal chest x-ray and how to interpret it. This is a normal chest x-ray (CXR). It is a PA and lateral chest x-ray of...
A normal ECG – the basics The electrocardiogram (ECG) is a key diagnostic tool in medicine; providing information on cardiac function and structure. But what does a normal one look like? I.e. a...
What is an ECG – and what are they done? A normal ECG. An ECG (electrocardiogram) is a test that records the electrical activity of your heart; including the rate, rhythm and direction of electr...
COPD: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment In this article we will describe 10 facts about COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Key Points Definition: a progressive lung disease characterised by airfl...
