Fig. 6.1 Role of the anaesthetist (Image drawn by Akhil Gupta 2014) In the post-operative setting, the anaesthetist may provide an enhanced level of care in the high dependency unit…

Fig. 14.1 Schematic of the eye with ocular structures labelled Table 14.1 Description of ocular structures (anterior to posterior) Structure Comments Cornea A transparent, avascular structure that joins the sclera…

Fig. 19.1 McBurney’s point can be found 2/3 of the distance from the umbilicus to the right anterior superior iliac spine An appendix can be removed by an open procedure…

Fig. 15.1 Grommet Indications Bilateral otitis media with effusion (OME) of longer than 3 months duration. Recurrent acute otitis media (AOM). Complications of AOM e.g. mastoiditis or facial nerve palsy….

Fig. 13.1 Arterial supply of the cerebrum Venous Drainage This system drains into the internal jugular vein. Notably, the bridging veins of the superior sagittal sinus are vulnerable to rupture…

1805 P. Bozzini Inventor of “Lichtleiter” Composed of Mirrors, a wax candle for illumination and an urethral cannula used to visualise GU tract 1853 A. J. Desormeaux “Father of endoscopy”…

Plate 2.1 Sensory supply of abdominal viscera and body wall. The figure can be read from left to right in order to ‘map’ a given source of visceral pain to…

Fig. 29.1 Diagram depicting the two main routes of training to reach consultancy in a given specialty. Table of specialties separated by route of training The main exams taken by…

Fig. 4.1 Benefits of effective leadership Fig. 4.2 Transactional vs. transformational leadership Fig. 4.3 Qualities of a good leader Transactional and transformational leadership theories are among the leadership models most…

Fig. 17.1 The anatomy of the coronary arteries, showing their location in relation to the chambers of the heart and main branches The right coronary artery (RCA) arises from the…