University of Brighton (UOB)

This bundle covers the essential theory and OSCE steps for Transcutaneous Pacing (TCP) and Direct Current Cardioversion (DCCV)—two high-yield emergency procedures. Includes indications, contraindications, equipment setup, pad positioning, sedation, energy settings, troubleshooting, and post-procedure steps. Ideal for final years, foundation doctors, and anyone revising for clinical skills stations or emergency assessments.

This structured guide provides a comprehensive overview of paediatric heart murmurs for UK medical students. It includes definitions, classifications, and clinical features of innocent vs pathological murmurs, with emphasis on common types such as Still’s murmur, pulmonary flow murmur, and venous hum. It outlines how to assess murmurs, when to refer, and how to differentiate using key features like the "Seven S's". Ideal for exam preparation and OSCEs.

This concise clinical guide outlines the core principles of heart murmurs, including normal heart sounds, murmur timing, locations, radiation patterns, and response to manoeuvres. It features a high-yield summary table of key murmurs such as aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, and tricuspid regurgitation, with associated features and causes. Designed for medical students, this document is ideal for OSCE preparation and bedside learning.

This is a complete OSCE guide to measuring lying and standing blood pressure, commonly used to assess for postural (orthostatic) hypotension. It provides a step-by-step approach to the procedure, including equipment, patient communication, accurate BP measurement technique, and diagnostic criteria. Perfect for medical students preparing for OSCEs or clinical placements, especially in elderly care or cardiovascular stations. Includes clinical tips and documentation guidance.

This is a full, step-by-step cardiovascular system examination guide, structured for medical students preparing for clinical placements or OSCEs. It includes everything from patient introduction and consent to inspection, palpation, auscultation, and presentation of findings. The guide also covers common murmurs, valve lesion manoeuvres, peripheral signs of cardiovascular disease, and how to summarise the examination to an examiner. Ideal for 2nd- to 5th-year students revising for clinical skill...

This document provides a clear and structured guide to measuring blood pressure using a manual sphygmomanometer, tailored for medical students. It outlines the preparation steps, correct technique, interpretation of Korotkoff sounds, and accurate documentation. The guide is ideal for developing clinical skills and preparing for OSCEs, particularly during the early years of medical training.

This document is a comprehensive, structured guide to interpreting a standard 12-lead ECG (electrocardiogram). It provides a step-by-step approach, starting with essential initial checks and moving through critical aspects of ECG analysis, including heart rate and rhythm assessment, cardiac axis interpretation, wave and interval evaluation (P waves, PR interval, QRS complex, ST segment, T waves, U waves), and identification of key abnormalities such as arrhythmias, conduction blocks, myocardial ...

This document is a detailed, step-by-step cardiovascular examination checklist designed for medical students. It covers all key components of the cardiovascular physical exam, from the initial introduction and general inspection to focused assessment of the hands, face, chest, neck, lungs, and lower limbs. Each step is broken down into specific inspection, palpation, and auscultation tasks, with key signs and manoeuvres (e.g. assessing JVP, identifying murmurs, checking pedal pulses) clearly ...

This document is a structured guide to cardiovascular history taking for medical students. It outlines the key components of a patient-centred consultation, including the opening of the consultation, presenting complaint, history of presenting complaint (using the SOCRATES framework), systemic enquiry, and exploration of key cardiovascular symptoms such as chest pain, dyspnoea, palpitations, oedema, and syncope. It also covers important sections such as ICE (ideas, concerns, expectations), pa...

Summary of movement disorders, classified as hyperkinetic jerky or non-jerky, and hypokinetic focusing on Parkinson's Disease. Includes examples of each movement disorder and the pathophysiology behind them. In depth pathophysiology, complications and management of Parkinson's Disease with pictures and diagrams.