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This blog aims to present a brief update on the management of stroke and subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH), with particular reference to critical care.

Written by: Colin McAdam

We were approaching the end of April. We had just come through a CQC inspection, COVID was in full swing on our 13 bedded unit, running 3 times our capacity having spilled out into our main theatres, anaesthetic rooms and recovery.

Written by: Som Sarkar

FFICM is a ‘high stakes’ exam taken by ICM trainees, and is mandatory before entry it stage 3 training.

Written by: Victoria Robson

Post graduate exams are hard. They have a huge impact on the candidate’s life. It can be difficult to put the rest of your life on hold for 3 months to focus on revision, but this is unfortunately necessary.

Written by: Matt Bromley

Nine things you didn’t know you wanted to know about Vancomycin….

Written by: Pete Hersey

Preparation for the Final FFICM was tough and consumed much of my free time for several months.

Written by: Bhaskar Narayan

International Medical Graduates (IMGs) account for approximately 25% of the current UK trainee doctor workforce and are predominantly of black Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Written by: Shashi Chandrashekaraiah, Sushruth Raghunath, Avinash Jha, Arif Akbar, Ikenga Samuel & Mohammed Elshamy

As I look through my office window at yellowing patches of summer grass, it may seem strange to talk about Christmas.

Written by: Matt Morgan

Since the invention of blogs in 1994, blogging has exponentially expanded into every sphere.

Written by Dr Brian Pouchet

The issue of mental capacity in the critical care environment can be fraught with difficulty and can cause anxiety to staff working in these environments.

Written by Dr Kate Rimmer