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Introduction

Obesity in pregnancy is increasingly common and associated with higher risks for both parent and baby.1-2

This article outlines antenatal care considerations for raised maternal body mass index (BMI), aligned with UK national guidance (NICE and RCOG).

Epidemiology

BMI is calculated at the first midwife appo...


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This measuring and using crutches guide provides a step-by-step approach to measuring and using different types of crutches in an OSCE setting.

Introduction

Wash your hands and don PPE if appropriate.

Introduce yourself to the patient including your name and role.

Confi...


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Introduction

A toxidrome is the syndrome of signs and symptoms that are caused by particular classes of chemicals or drugs.1 The term comes from a combination of ‘toxic’ and ‘syndrome’.

Rapid identification of a toxidrome is helpful to narrow the potential causes of poisoning and initiate early treatment. However, this is more difficu...


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Purchase the Geeky Medics OSCE Essentials Kit Everything you need to prepare for your OSCEs

The Geeky Medics OSCE Essenti...


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