These unique new flashcards are designed to optimise the time medical students spend studying, re-reading and highlighting notes in preparation for OSCE examinations.
The Crash Course book series has been a trusted favourite for generations of medical students having sold over 1 million copies internationally and translated in 8 different languages. New to Crash Course, these unique 'Crash Cards' comprehensively cover all the key scenarios commonly seen in OSCE exams. High yield patient cases, clinical skills, clinical examinations, procedures, and communication stations to cover even the most difficult OSCE scenarios.
Flashcards are a fantastic aid for active recall and mimic the 'grilling' faced during ward rounds. These simple-to-use 'Crash Cards' will help you better manage your time, remember key facts, apply knowledge to practical scenarios - and pass your exams with ease. In addition, the printed pack also comes with access to the complete deck in electronic format, for even easier quick reference, anytime, anywhere.
- Handy pocket-sized flash cards - perfect for self-testing or for preparing for OSCEs in a group
- 78 high-quality patient photo highlighting most common 'spot diagnosis' stations
- Over 190 high-yield OSCE cards spanning examination, history-taking and clinical skills stations most commonly found in exams
- Reliable, trustworthy information - covers everything you need to remember for the exams
- Clearly colour coded for easy organisation
- Hole-punched with ring to help you carry a sub-set of cards, or for easy assimilation into your own notes and flashcards
- Ideal for Finals exams, but also valuable for earlier years and advanced nurse practitioners and physicians associates
- Companion to Crash Cards: Medicine and Surgery for Medical Finals
Table of Contents
Info: Introduction�Info: OSCE Skills
�Info: History Skills
�Info: Answering questions
�Info: Communication skills
�Info: Consent
�Info: Prescribing skills and therapeutics stations
�Info: Shortness of breath differentials
�Info: Haemoptysis differntials
�Info: Examining the respiratory system
�Info: Respiratory condition signs
�Cases: ILD
�Cases: Pneumonectomy/lobectomy
�Cases: COPD
�Cases: Bronchiectasis
�Cases: Pleural effusion
�Cases: Previous TB
�Cases: Cor pulmonale
�Cases: CF
�Info: Respiratory history
�History: Smoking cessation
�History: Cough
�History: COPD
�History: Asthma
�History: Acute asthma
�History: Chest infection
�Cases: Goitre
�Cases: Hyperthryoidism
�Cases: Hypothyroidism
�Cases: Acromegaly
�Cases: Addison's
�Cases: Cushing's syndrome
�Info: Examination of a patient with diabetes
�History: Diabetic review
�History: Tired all the time
�History: Hyperthyroidism
�Info: Examining the cardiovascular system
�Info: Cardiac murmurs
�Info: Cardiac condition signs
�Cases: Valve replacements
�Cases: Pacemakers
�Cases: Heart failure
�Cases: Varicose veins
�Cases: Mitral regurgitation
�Cases: Mitral stenosis
�Cases: Aortic regurgitation
�Cases: Aortic stenosis
�Cases: Mixed aortic valve disease
�Cases: Mixed mitral valve disease
�Cases: Tricuspid regurgitation
�Cases: VSD
�Cases: ASD
�Info: Cardiac history
�Info: Chest pain differentials
�History: Lifestyle advice
�History: Hypertension
�History: Hyperchoelstraemia
�History: Chest pain
�History: Angina
�History: Palpitations
�Info: Examining the abdomen
�Cases: Inflammatory bowel disease
�Cases: Groin lumps
�Cases: Abdominal scars
�Cases: Examining the rectum
�Cases: Examining the stoma
�Cases: Dialysis, AV fistulas and Tenckhoff catheters
�Cases: Renal transplant
�Cases: APKD
�Cases: Stomas
�Cases: Splenomegaly
�Cases: Chronic liver disease
�Cases: Ascites
�Cases: Inguinal hernias
�Info: Gastrointestinal history
�History: Dyspepsia
�History: Dysphagia
�History: Rectal bleeding
�History: Diarrhoea
�History: Coeliac disease
�History: Acute abdominal pain
�History: Jaundice
�History: Acute GI bleed
�Info: The skin
�Info: Lymph node exam
�Info: Derm exam
�Cases: Neurofibromatosis
�Cases: Psoriasis
�Cases: Eczema
�Cases: Basal cell carcinoma
�Cases: Seborrhoeic keratosis
�Cases: Vililigo
�Cases: Xanthomata
�Cases: Clubbing
�History: Acne
�History: Eczema
�History: Psoriasis
�History: Mole
�Info: Neurological history
�Info: Neurological examination of the upper limb
�Info: Neurological examination of the lower limb
�Info: Examining the cranial nerves
�Info: Neurological hand exam
�Info: Examination of speech
�Cases: Parkinson's disease
�Cases: Cerebellar disease
�Cases: Multiple sclerosis
�Cases: Dermatomes
�Cases: Peripheral neuropathy
�Cases: Myotonic dystrophy
�Cases: MND
�Cases: Median nerve palsy
�Cases: Radial nerve palsy
�Cases: Ulnar nerve palsy
�Cases: CMTD
�Cases: CN3 palsy
�Cases: Horner's syndrome
�Cases: Ptosis
�Cases: Large pupils
�Cases: Small pupils
�Cases: CN7 palsy
�History: headache
�History: TIA/stroke
�History: Head injury
�History: Falls
�History: Dementia
�History: MS
�History: Blackouts
�History: Epileptic seizure
�Info: Introduction to orthopaedic examinations
�Locomotor
�Info: GALS musculoskeletal screening examination
�Info: Shoulder exam
�Info: Elbow exam
�Info: Spine exam
�Info: Hip examination
�Info: Examination of the knee
�Info: Foot and ankle exam
�Cases: Dupuytren's contracture
�Cases: Carpal tunnel syndrome
�Cases:Osteoarthritis
�Cases:Gout
�Cases:Rheumatoid arthritis
�Cases:Ankylosing spondylitis
�Cases:Systemic sclerosis
�Cases:Paget's disease
�Cases: Marfan syndrome
�Trigger finger
�History: Carpal tunnel
�History: Low back pain
�History: Osteoarthritis
�History: Tennis elbow
�History: Osteoporosis
�History: # NOF
�Info: Examining the neck and thyroid
�Info: Assessment of hearing and deafness
�Info: Vision and eye exam
�History: Tinnitus
�History: Snoring
�History: Red eye
�History: Vision Loss
�History: Heaing Loss
�Info: Peripheral vascular disease: examining the pulses
�Cases: Varicose veins
�Cases: Ulcers
�History: Intermittent claudication
�History: Varicose veins
�Info: Urological history
�Info: Examining the male genitalia
�History: PSA
�History: Erectile dysfunction
�History: LUTS
�History: Haematuria
�Info: Paediatric history
�Info: Newborn check examination
�Info: Tips for examining children
�Info: General child assessment
�Info: Respiratory/Cardiac/Abdo exam adaptions
�Info: Child developmental assessment
�History: Febrile convulsions
�History: NAI
�History: Non-blanching Rash
�History: CF
�History: Failure to thrive / Obesity
�History: Short stature
�History: Bronchiolitis
�OSCE skills
�Skill: Handwashing
�Skill: Scrubbing for theatre
�Skill: Blood cultures
�Skill: Bloood transfusion
�Skill: Nebuliser
�Skill: IM/SC/TD injections
�Skill: ophthalmoscope/fundoscopy
�Skill: taking an arterial blood gas
�Skill: measuring and recording blood pressure
�Skill: ABPI
�Skill: recording an ECG
�Skill: Interpreting electrocardiograms (ECGs)
�Skill: PEFR
�Skill: Blood glucose monitoring
�Skill: Male/Female catheterisation
�Skill: Phelbotomy
�Skill: Cannulation
�Skill: Suturing
�Skill: Urinalysis
�Skill: NGT insertion
�Skill: Chest X Ray
�Skill: Abdominal X Ray
�Skill: Orthopaedic X Ray
�Skill: Death Certification/Declaration
�Skill: Intermediate Life Support
�Skill: Assessing and managing the trauma patient
�Skill: Otoscopy
�Info: MMSE
�Info: Psychiatric history
�Info: Alcohol history +/- substance abuse
�Info: Attempted suicide history
�Info: Collateral dementia/delirium history
�History: Depression
�History: Anxiety
�History: Eating disorder
�History: Psychosis
�Info: Personality Disorder
�Info: Schizophrenia
�Info: Bipolar disorder/Mania
�Info: Learning disability
�Info: Obstetric/Pregnant abdomen exam
�Info: Bimanual exam
�Info: Examining the breast
�Info: Lumps and bumps
�Info: Gynaecological history
�Info: Obstetric history
�Info: Sexual history
�Info: Subfertility history
�History: PCOS
�History: Pregnancy
�History: HIV risk asssessment
�Info: Speculum exam
�History: Hyperemesis
�History: Gestational diabetes
�Info: How to counsel/explain to patients
�Info: Common drugs requiring explanation
�Info: Explaining scope procedures
�Info: Discussion about surgery
�Info: Inhaler technique
�Info: Contraception counselling
�Info: Emergency contraception
�Info: Genetic counselling and antenatal screening
�Info: Birthing options
�Info: Hormone replacement therapy
�Info: MMR Vaccination
�Info: Confidentiality stations
�Info: Assessing capacity
�Info: consenting and Gillick competence
�Info: Advanced directives and lasting power of attorney
�Info: DVLA reporting
�Info: Safeguarding
�Info: Domestic violence station
�Info: Breaking bad news
�Info: Dealing with strong emotions
�Info: Psychosocial concerns station
�Info: End of life and treatment escalation
�Info: Angry relative
�Info: Anxious relative
�Info: Handover
�Info: Making a referral/SBAR
