We show you how to perform a coronavirus mask fit check with an FFP3. This is a self mask fit check as fit testing is no longer happening in most UK hospitals. This is a quick, easy mask fit check technique shown to you by an infectious diseases registrar and the video is aimed at […]
Lumbar puncture
A lumbar puncture, also referred to as a‘spinal tap’, is a commonly performed procedure carried out by all kinds ofdoctors. It involves inserting a small needle into an area that surrounds thespinal cord named the ‘sub-arachnoid space’ . Contained within this area issomething called ‘cerebrospinal fluid’ or CSF. CSF acts as a surroundingcushion, helping to […]
Married to a neurosurgeon
In this vlog we’ll be exploring what it’s like being married to a neurosurgeon. My wife Sahar is a GP in London and has been married to a neurosurgeon for 6 years. She will be answering some Instagram questions about being married to a neurosurgeon and talking about some of the challenges and her experiences […]
CRASH 3
The long-awaited results of Crash3 were recently released, but what does it all mean? This summary is useful to quickly get to grips with the study.
How to become a neurosurgeon
In this YouTube video, the illustrations and animations were lovingly crafted by award-winning medical illustrator Merlin Strangeway. Click here to see more of her work. Watch the video now to find out how to become a neurosurgeon. This is a transcript of the video: Neurosurgery is a very small specialty, especially within the UK. There are two […]