Gastroschisis vs Omphalocele (Exomphalos)
🇬🇧 English version 🇵🇹 Versão Portuguesa aqui Gastroschisis and Omphalocele are congenital defects of the abdominal wall that are surgically treated in a very similar way. What…
6 steps for the perfect VP Shunt – Video
Do you get stressed every time the neurosurgeon books a VP shunt on the emergency list? Not anymore. This video will help you with the…
Bone Marrow Harvest and Transplant
What is Bone Marrow? It is the soft, spongy tissue that fills the hollow spaces of the interior of the bones, where blood is produced.…
Crash ECMO
ECMO stands for ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, also known as ExtraCorporeal Life Support (ECLS). The aim of ECMO is not to treat the underlying patient's condition, instead…
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
Hip dysplasia or Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) is a condition characterised by the abnormal growth of the hip, manifesting general instability or looseness of the…
Hydrocephalus: VP Shunt, ETV, ETV/CPC, EVD and ICP bolt
Hydrocephalus derives from two Greek words 'hydro' meaning water and ‘cephalus’ meaning head. This condition occurs when excessive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulates in the brain.…
Types of central venous catheters (CVC)
Permcath, Vascath, Portacath, Hickmann line, PICC line - what are the differences? Permcath® and Hickmann® line are Tunnelled catheters Vascath® is a Non-tunnelled catheter Portacath® is…
Retinal detachment
Retinal detachment: condition in which the retina becomes loose due to the presence of fluid (vitreous) under the retina. This is a medical emergency and needs…