Physiology

Animated heart with heart sounds showing aspects of the cardiac cycle. For basic understanding and linking heart sounds with cardiac physiology,  

Obs&Gyne test with detailed answers.  

We discuss the integration between two disciplines during the secon year of the medical course and the future impact into the course.  

 

In this examination Dr Rhys Clement shows how to perform an ABG.  

 

Schematic of the pupillary light reflex.  

This episode discusses the effects and risks of anesthesia on patients with pulmonary disease as well as the effects of anesthesia on pulmonary physiology.  

Peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) the center of a great deal of discussion of ventilator management.&nbsp;&nbsp; Knowing the factors that increase or decrease PIP are important to those managing critically ill patient.&nbsp; This podcast is steeped in physiology and perhaps more difficult than my typical podcasts.&nbsp; PIP=&nbsp; [Tv/ (Compliance Lung &amp; Thorax)] + (Resistance of airway + flow )<br/>  

A discussion of the physiology and presentation of abdominal compartment syndrome.  

<p>Not feeding an injured or ill patient is not that same as a normal individual who is fasting.&nbsp;&nbsp; A pound of weight loss in the stress patient is significantly different than a pound of weight loss in someone on a diet.&nbsp;&nbsp;A basic understanding of stress metabolism is needed prior to a discussion of nutrition.&nbsp; </p>  

In this podcast, Drs. Andrew Cutler and Stephen M. Stahl discuss the myriad comorbidities associated with the syndrome of fibromyalgia. Patients often present complaining of fatigue as well as pain. Recent research suggests a link between pain, depression and sleep, which is discussed in this podcast.  

I am writing a series of endocrinology short (10 slide) presentations on key things i think you need to know as medical students. I will do another presentation on complications in more depth comments pleas I will put some audio with it soon  

Many seriously ill patients have risk factors for pulmonary hypertension. This condition is much more common than you might appreciate. It is very important to understand the physiology, how to recognise patients at risk, and how to investigate them.  

Description of the PiCCO cardiac output monitor and the related physiology of the cardiovascular system and oxygen delivery.  

A detailed overview fo the physiology underlying various shock states.  

Overview of renal physiological processes and acute kidney injury.  

This is a presentation on the physiology of pain, the path pathways and the modulation of pain.  

Summary of mechanism of sensation and reflexes  

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