Respiratory history taking
- VideoRespiratory System History Taking - Common Symptoms for OSCE Revision - Dr James Gill41:08
- VideoPerfect History taking for Respiratory case of General Medicine || Cough || Dr.Ankit Chandra20:00
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Practicals · RESP
Respiratory Medicine
87 practical items from the NMC curriculum and the NBEMS DNB curriculum, grouped by the curriculum's own sections.
Links point to videos and pages published by others; SolvedPGSS does not host them. Check any technique against your department's protocol before you use it on a patient.
Top education resources
Top education resources for Respiratory Medicine
Video libraries, simulators and animations that residents and published reviews rate highly. We opened every link and checked it plays (8 Oct 2026). Ranked best first.
- 1Bronchoscopy Academy (Bronchoscopy International, Henri Colt)
Flexible bronchoscopy from scope handling and airway anatomy to EBUS nodal stations ("Bronchoscopy Step by Step", BronchAtlas, EBUS playlists)
The video arm of the free Bronchoscopy Education Project curriculum used in courses worldwide; step-by-step lessons designed to be practised on models
- 2BronchSim
Browser virtual bronchoscopy through a 3D airway: Explore, Quiz (name each segmental bronchus), Challenge (timed navigation, foreign-body cases)
The only free working bronchoscopy simulator we found; nothing to install, airway map shows scope position, CC BY 4.0
- 3AABIP Procedure Video Educational Series
Rigid bronchoscopy, ablation, stents, convex EBUS, peripheral bronchoscopy, pleuroscopy/medical thoracoscopy, indwelling pleural catheters
Interventional-pulmonology society series written by named IP faculty (editor Matt Aboudara), organised as a table of contents
- 4American Thoracic Society: EBUS Basics and Mediastinal Staging (BAVLS)
EBUS principles, nodal stations and mediastinal staging
ATS Best of ATS Video Lecture Series; a clear 15-minute EBUS primer from the specialty society
- 5School of Respirology (bronchoscopy.nl)
Short EBUS and IP technique clips, e.g. "EBUS anatomy for systematic lymph node staging"
Dutch interventional-pulmonology school; compact, recent (2025) EBUS anatomy teaching
87 items
History and examination
Respiratory system clinical examination
- VideoExamination of Respiratory System (Full) | MBBS | English/Hindi | Physiology Practical | MUHS |30:14
- VideoRespiratory Examination | OSCE Guide | UKMLA | CPSA | PLAB 210:25
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TB diagnostics
Sputum collection and AFB smear examination (ZN stain)
- Video🔴AFB Stain🟣|| ZN stain || Tb Stain || Principle & Procedure || Microbiology in Hindi11:15
- VideoZiehl Neelsen || Acid Fast Staining || AFB staining || TB Test || Step by step in Hindi ||5:36
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Culture methods for pathogenic bacteria, fungi and viruses from sputum/body fluids
- VideoRespiratory Culture Work Up by Yvette S. McCarter, PhD33:28
- VideoProcessing of respiratory tract specimens4:00
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Molecular diagnostic techniques for tuberculosis (CBNAAT/GeneXpert)
- Video18 Demonstration of Xpert MTB RIF assay for diagnosis of tuberculosis from sputum specimens9:08
- VideoCBNAAT || Sample processing || working with cartridge and module || Xpert MTB || Gene Expert || RIF3:24
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Sputum cytology
- VideoPreparing a cytology smear1:01
- VideoSputum Sample Examination & Processing12:55
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BCG vaccination
- VideoBCG VACCINATION 💉7:51
- VideoAdministration of BCG Injection l Child Health Nursing l BCG Vaccination Procedure2:43
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Mantoux (tuberculin) skin test and interferon gamma release assay
- PageMantoux Tuberculin Skin Testing and Interferon Gamma Release ...epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov
- PageTuberculin Skin Test (Mantoux test): Principle... — Microbe Onlinemicrobeonline.com
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Sputum induction and non-invasive airway inflammation monitoring
- VideoSample collection: Inducing sputum training video13:34
- VideoSaline Induced Sputum - Induction + Processing - Training DVD (English)52:33
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Microbiology testing for respiratory specimens
- VideoPlate Reading - Lower Respiratory I10:11
- VideoPlate Reading - Upper Respiratory I6:55
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Imaging
Chest X-ray interpretation
- VideoHow to read a chest X-ray (in 20 mins) !19:44
- VideoHow To Read A Chest X-ray18:51
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Thoracic ultrasound imaging
- VideoLung Ultrasound Explained (Point of Care, Bedside, Clinical)12:34
- VideoPoint of Care Lung Ultrasound (POCUS)18:57
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CT chest interpretation
- VideoCT Chest - Basics First18:22
- VideoHow I Read a Chest CT17:21
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PET scan interpretation (lung/thorax)
- VideoHow do you know if a PET scan shows infection vs. inflammation vs. cancer? What is FDG? What is SUV?4:13
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MRI chest interpretation
- VideoFramework for Approaching Chest MRI22:16
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Fluoroscopy-guided procedures
- VideoFluoroscopy basics Part 2: Operation of C arm Components3:12
- VideoFluoroscopy basics part 1: Radiation Safety6:30
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Nuclear medicine lung scan (V/Q scan, bone scan)
- VideoV/Q: Simplified Criteria for the On-Call Radiologist | 15 Minute Radiology CME16:22
- VideoPulmonary Nuclear medicine31:53
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Pulmonary function testing
Pulmonary function test / spirometry performance and interpretation
- VideoUnderstanding Spirometry - Normal, Obstructive vs Restrictive14:12
- VideoSpirometry | Test for Lung Function | Nucleus Health3:27
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Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)
- VideoInterpretation of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Tests (CPET): Part 116:09
- VideoCardiopulmonary Exercise Testing: Part I Basics of Interpretation (Imad Hussain, MD) April 29, 20201:08:24
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Bronchoprovocation / bronchial challenge test
- VideoThe Methacholine Challenge Test: Why and How? -- BAVLS7:27
- VideoBronchial Challenge Test9:42
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Exhaled breath analysis (NO, CO, breath condensate)
- VideoBiomarkers on the breath1:21
- VideoBIOSENSORS…..USING EXHALED BREATH CONDENSATE, AEROSOLS AND GASES FOR DETECTING BIOMARKERS7:56
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Body plethysmography
- VideoBody Plethysmography: Procedure, Purpose, and Uses11:20
- VideoLung Volume Testing by Plethysmography3:03
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Gas transfer / diffusion capacity (DLCO) testing
- VideoPulmonary Function Tests (PFT): Lesson 4 - DLCO9:38
- VideoDiffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO) | NCLEX-RN | Khan Academy10:03
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Static and dynamic lung volume measurement
- VideoRespiratory | Spirometry: Lung Volumes & Capacities22:14
- VideoLung Function - Lung Volumes and Capacities8:31
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Respiratory mechanics and compliance measurement
- VideoRespiratory | Compliance & Elasticity31:20
- VideoLung and Chest wall Compliance | Breathing Mechanics | Respiratory Physiology6:21
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Respiratory muscle strength assessment
- VideoMIP MEP2:51
- VideoMeasurement of respiratory muscle function2:46
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Ventilation-perfusion and shunt measurement
- VideoV/Q Mismatch (Dead Space vs. Shunts)13:55
- VideoShunt Equation12:32
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Blood gas analysis
Arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and interpretation
- VideoABG Interpretation (basic): Easy and Simple20:55
- VideoHow to take an arterial blood gas (ABG) - OSCE guide | UKMLA | CPSA | PLAB 23:20
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Pulse oximetry
- VideoPulse oximeter: How it works and Interpretation II Pulse oximeter mechanism4:47
- VideoHow to Use a Pulse Oximeter Correctly - Learn from Dr. Arvind Kumar2:52
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Bronchoscopy
Flexible fibreoptic bronchoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)
- VideoAll About Bronchoscopy3:36
- VideoIntroduction to Bronchoscopy – Lecture17:05
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Rigid bronchoscopy
- VideoA step-by-step guide to assembling a rigid bronchoscope5:40
- VideoRigid bronchoscopy13:23
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Endobronchial biopsy
- VideoModule 4 - Bronchoscopic Biopsies EBLB, TBLB, TBLC2:01:23
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Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
- VideoBFlex™ & Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL): A Demonstration of BAL Using a BFlex Single-Use Bronchoscope2:44
- VideoBronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) - Obtaining Adequate Sample Yield2:01
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Therapeutic bronchial toileting
- VideoDo bronchoscopy really help clearing secretion ? Is there any evidence ?12:46
- VideoShould you bronch for pulmonary toilet?3:37
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Transbronchial lung biopsy
- VideoBroncoflex - Biopsy2:01
- VideoBronchus 2020 | Transbronchial Lung Biopsy Tips and Tricks | Yashoda Hospitals15:52
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Transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA)
- VideoFlexible Bronchoscopy Basic Techniques 3 - TBNA Piggyback0:48
- VideoConventional TBNA - Improving your Yield24:30
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Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
- VideoEBUS guide for interventional bronchoscopists12:01
- VideoEBUS Basics and Mediastinal Staging -- BAVLS14:58
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Interventional bronchoscopy (fluorescent bronchoscopy, brachytherapy, laser, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, airway stenting)
- PageInterventional Bronchoscopy [PDF] [272b8b5s60u0]vdoc.pub
- PageInterventional Bronchoscopy - PDF Free Downloadepdf.pub
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Pleural procedures
Pleural aspiration (thoracentesis)
- VideoThoracentesis2:51
- VideoThoracentesis Medical Animation1:10
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Closed needle pleural biopsy
- Videopleural biopsy2:26
- Videopleural biopsy abrams needle1:43
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Intercostal tube drainage / tube thoracostomy for pneumothorax
- VideoChest Tube Placement by C. Weldon | OPENPediatrics11:46
- VideoChest Tube Placement4:32
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Medical thoracoscopy
- VideoMedical Thoracoscopy9:36
- VideoMedical Thoracoscopy - Dr M Munavvar - IPeC2:11
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Pleural, peritoneal, pericardial and lumbar puncture
- VideoLumbar Puncture Tutorial - YouTubeLumbar puncture [NEJM] - YouTubeCommon Procedures in the Intensive Care Unit: Thoracentesis ...Other Body Fluids: CSF, Serous, Seminal, Gastric, and ...Common Procedures in the Intensive Care Unit: Thoracentesis ...BIOLOGICAL FLUID - dpgpolytechnic.com
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Pleurodesis
- VideoTalc Pleurodesis (preparation and intrapleural administration of talc slurry)8:53
- VideoManaging Malignant Pleural Effusions: Pleurodesis6:19
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Rehabilitation
Pulmonary (chest) physiotherapy
- VideoChest Physiotherapy by S. Hamilton | OPENPediatrics15:48
- Videochest physiotherapy for ICU,by Dr Shilpi Gupta, Breathing exercises for Icu patients6:32
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Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation exercises
No good resource found yet.
Postural drainage
- VideoHVRSS 7. Chest Physiotherapy – Postural Drainage7:38
- VideoPostural Drainage Lecture PT Final Exam #npte #npteprep12:02
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Emergency and critical care
Endotracheal intubation
- VideoHOW TO INTUBATE? INTUBATION PROCEDURE & TECHNIQUE16:28
- VideoEndotracheal intubation: Step by step procedure2:33
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Critical care monitoring and emergency procedures in ICU
- VideoRapid Response / Code Blue Training with Michael Truxillo, MD, CPPS6:33
- VideoLearn Airway management in ICU and Emergency Department in less than 30 min29:42
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- VideoBasic life support (BLS)3:28
- VideoCPR Procedure Step by Step | How to do CPR in Hindi? | Full Guide13:13
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Management of acute severe asthma / acute exacerbation of COPD
- VideoSTATUS ASTHAMATICUS (ACUTE SEVERE ASTHMA) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/TREATMENT, EMERGENCY MEDICINE LECTURE11:26
- VideoAcute COPD Exacerbation Emergency Management/Treatment, Symptoms,Causes, Emergency Medicine Lectures10:36
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Management of massive haemoptysis
- VideoHEMOPTYSIS | CAUSES | APPROACH | TREATMENT27:12
- VideoHemoptysis || Causes and Management17:38
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Management of acute respiratory failure and ARDS
- VideoARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) Nursing - Pathophysiology, Treatment25:11
- VideoIntroduction to ARDS in mechanical ventilation3:14
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Management of pulmonary thromboembolism
- VideoVenous Thromboembolism (DVT, PE) | Clinical Medicine23:45
- VideoPulmonary Embolism18:43
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Invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
- VideoMechanical Ventilation Explained - Ventilator Settings & Modes (Respiratory Failure)15:44
- VideoBasic Vent Modes MADE EASY - Ventilator Settings Reviewed24:41
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Biopsy procedures
Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of lung masses
- PageComputed Tomogram Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology of...bapath.org
- Page(PDF) Study on Computed Tomography Guided Fine Needle...academia.edu
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Peripheral lymph node biopsy / fine needle aspiration
- VideoFine Needle Aspiration Procedure3:53
- VideoLymph Node FNA Cytology: Approach15:36
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Transthoracic needle aspiration and biopsy
- VideoLung Biopsy (TNB)2:33
- VideoLung Tumor Biopsy1:38
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Lung biopsy (open/percutaneous)
- VideoLung Biopsy (TNB)2:33
- VideoLung Tumor Biopsy1:38
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Trucut biopsy from lung
- VideoTrucut biopsy method CPSP3:08
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Cytology and histology processing of respiratory specimens
- VideoStandardizing Protocols for Specimen Handling for NSCLC: Guidelines for Small Biopsy1:42
Sleep medicine
Polysomnography (sleep study) including CPAP titration
- VideoOrientation to Polysomnography28:50
- VideoSLEEP STUDY TITRATION /PSG Report (हिंदी भाषा में)/How to analyse Sleep (TYPE-1) TITRATION Report12:40
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Cardiac investigations
ECG recording and interpretation
- VideoEKG Interpretation | Master Fundamentals of ECG | Electrocardiography3:00:35
- VideoHOW TO READ AN ECG!! WITH ANIMATIONS (in 10 mins)!!10:40
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2D and Doppler echocardiography
- VideoHow to perform a full, comprehensive transthoracic echo study29:46
- VideoEchocardiography Standard Protocol | Step by Step | Complete Trans-thoracic Normal Echocardiogram10:01
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Right heart catheterization
- VideoWhat is Right Heart Catheterization?3:18
- VideoRight Heart Catheterization in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)7:52
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Transoesophageal ultrasound / echocardiography
- VideoTransesophageal Echocardiography: Image Acquisition8:34
- VideoTransesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)1:33
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Vascular investigations
Venous Doppler ultrasound
- VideoUltrasound Tutorial: DVT / Lower Limb Veins | Radiology Nation6:52
- VideoIntroduction to the Lower Extremity Venous Doppler Study7:29
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Allergy testing
Skin tests for hypersensitivity / allergy testing
- VideoTesting for allergies: skin prick test2:47
- VideoAllergy Skin Tests | SKIN PRICK TEST - How is it performed? - Dr.P Lakshmi Satish | Doctors' Circle2:18
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Therapeutic procedures
Administration of inhalation (nebulisation) therapy
- VideoNebuliser Therapy Training from Intersurgical14:35
- VideoNebulizer Administration2:16
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Administration of oxygen therapy
- VideoOxygen Therapy and Method of Oxygen Administration19:13
- VideoOxygen Therapy and Delivery - How to Prescribe Oxygen7:15
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CPAP / BiPAP (non-invasive ventilation) administration
- VideoCPAP vs BiPAP - Non-Invasive Ventilation EXPLAINED14:06
- VideoCPAP and Non-Invasive Ventilation in 5 minutes4:34
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Use and maintenance of nebulisers, spacers, MDIs, peak flow meter and humidifiers
No good resource found yet.
Nasogastric tube feeding
- VideoAll About Nasogastric Tube Feeding (Chinese Subtitles)5:50
- VideoNasogastric Tube Feeding | Ryles Tube Feeding Procedure | Clinical Demonstration | Health Sector11:22
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Venepuncture and vascular access with fluid/blood administration
- VideoIntravenous (IV) cannulation | OSCE Guide | UKMLA | CPSA | PLAB 23:46
- VideoBest Veins for IV Insertion, Drawing Blood (Venipuncture Tips) in Nursing, Phlebotomy6:53
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Parenteral nutrition administration
- VideoPractice & Skills: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition - Fundamentals of Nursing | @LevelUpRN7:09
- VideoTotal Parenteral Nutrition Demo | Nursing Fundamentals Clinical Skills4:59
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Abscess drainage
- VideoIncision and Drainage of Cutaneous Abscesses3:17
- VideoIncision and drainage / hiltons method of abscess drainage19:16
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Systemic and inhaled drug therapy administration
- VideoMetered-Dose Inhaler (MDI) with Spacer Demonstration Nursing7:06
- VideoMetered-Dose Inhaler (MDI) Demonstration Without Spacer Nursing | Open & Closed Mouth Technique9:54
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Other investigations
Oesophageal pH monitoring
- Video24 Hour Esophageal Impedance pH test3:31
- VideoInterpretation of Esophageal pH Bravo Testing | Zachary Field, MD24:43
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Bedside investigations
Bedside haematology (haemoglobin, TLC, ESR, peripheral smear)
- PageBedside Hematology - Rapid Reference - The European Hematology ...ehaweb.org
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Capillary and arterial blood sampling (bedside monitoring skills)
- VideoCapillary sampling on neonates for blood gas analysis1:47
- VideoHow to properly handle a capillary blood gas sample4:21
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Blood tests and serology relevant to respiratory medicine
- VideoRole of Various Blood Investigations in Pulmonology - From Basic to Advanced1:57:08
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Surgical aspects
Pre- and post-operative evaluation of thoracic surgical patients
- PagePerioperative Care of the Surgical Patient: Heart, Lung, and...clinicalpub.com
Assessment for anaesthesia/surgery fitness
- VideoAnesthesia Rapid Revision: Remarkable Rapid Revision Series FMGE3:04:54
- VideoHow to Perform a Preoperative Evaluation20:07
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Preventive pulmonology
Smoking cessation counselling
- VideoSmoking Cessation Counselling - OSCE Guide | UKMLA | CPSA | SCA Case | PLAB 215:17
- VideoThe 5 A's and Tobacco Cessation14:23
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Clinical/practical examination
Long case presentation (Respiratory Medicine)
- VideoRespiratory Case - Decoding History and Examination11:42
- VideoRespiratory case presentation | medicine practical viva19:42
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Short case presentation (Respiratory Medicine)
- VideoRespiratory Case - Decoding History and Examination11:42
- VideoRespiratory System Case Discussion | Final MBBS Practical Exam Prep with Dr. Rahul Rajeev1:25:55
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Miscellaneous aspects
Assessment of quality of life using questionnaires
- VideoHow should we be measuring GvHD QoL in clinical practice?21:35
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