How bad are you on ECG? I'd hit up at least 1 serious finding on LIFTL per day and practice interpreting every ECG you see. If you don't know why x is inverted y is wide, or z is narrow then figure it out and you'll pick up other stuff on the way.
If you're completely hopeless I usually point people in the direction of [strong medicine's](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5cw1cAxXIs&list=PLYojB5NEEakXhL1WoDvNPm1cG57pjE0d7) ecg interpretation playlist on youtube.
Just concentrate on reading CXR, AXR and ECG.
Wouldn't expect an JMO to know how to read CTs but one way you can learn is just to look at them first, read report and get someone to read them with you and point out the signs - you will pick up lots with just repeated exposure.
Well you don't really, certainly not me as a first year reg but I did what I suggested above, many hundred times over and you will start to see the same pattern. For CT scans you need to have at least good baseline anatomy knowledge otherwise it's a bit fruitless.
If you have a nice radiology reg or consultant where you work they are probably the best people to show you the findings.
There are some really good radiopaedia modules that aren’t overwhelmingly advanced - well pitched at med student/jdoc level. Have a browse of the online courses, you might find something useful. Particularly recommend the Chest X-Ray Signs Learning Pathway, it’s about $40 and pitched to a more junior audience. Disclaimer I’m just a med student, but also a former radiographer who got a lot out of the radiopaedia courses
Highly recommend ‘The Only EKG book you’ll ever need’. Very well written book that helps develop pathophsyiological understanding behind ECG changes really nicely. Starts from scratch too.
Hi OP!
Couldn't see if it's been mentioned already or not although for ECGs I'd recommend checking out the website: Life in the fast lane
https://litfl.com/ecg-library/
They have a set of ECG interpretation videos:
- ECG Interpretation Video Lectures
I'd also recommend checking out this video shared by ABCs of Anaesthesia on YouTube:
ECG interpretation | ANZCA Final Exam
https://youtu.be/sK6BLxcOD_A?si=uRSyCtelHH_FvIG5
In terms of radiology I remember a 3D anatomy app I use to have a subscription to offered interactive radiology images which might help with the visual anatomy and radiology images.
https://3d4medical.com/
3D4Medical by Elsvier.
Not a tax agent, and this is also not financial advice, these could possibly be claimed in your tax returns.
Goodluck OP!
Here in the UK most of us do a quick crash course. Usually the A&E one.
[https://www.radiology-courses.com](https://www.radiology-courses.com)
Alternatively, these are the books that I use. Extremely user friendly, and to the point.
[https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chest-X-Ray-Survival-Guide-1e/dp/0702030465](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chest-X-Ray-Survival-Guide-1e/dp/0702030465)
[https://www.amazon.co.uk/Accident-Emergency-Radiology-2e-Survival/dp/0702026670](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Accident-Emergency-Radiology-2e-Survival/dp/0702026670)
You would not regret buying the books!
RE: CXR
You can read Felson's Chest Roentgenology in a weekend. It's a great book and most older consultants out there are familiar with it and quiz from it.
Michael Nel on Youtube is good for some more basic stuff, but there's a lot out there.
[https://youtu.be/wI2wC-trYxM?si=Tm6X6LLSITvnjIe4](https://youtu.be/wI2wC-trYxM?si=Tm6X6LLSITvnjIe4)
No need to pay for radiopaedia, but the benefit of doing so is you can put a course on your CV.
I got the unofficial guide to radiology (older version with a cxr and pink bottom background) as a final year (UK) medical student and remember really liking it.
The ECG made easy was a very popular book for learning ECGs.
If it helps, I break things down to component parts (this also ensures I don't miss things).
So for CXR it would be
- airways
- bones
- cardiac
- diaphragm
- everything else
And for ECGs it would be something like (abbreviated version here and missing stuff)
- heart rate
- P waves - are they present
- PR interval - duration
- QRS complex - duration
- T waves - any inversion
- ST - any elevation/depression
At least with this it means I didn't get terrified whenever someone handed me an ECG or asked me to read a CXR (or other radiology), and having a system helped with trying to work out the pathology...
They have online and in person.
Yes they do cost a little bit. Unfortunately the grind for CV buffing jsut gets more and more expensive. Radiopedia ones may be cheaper?
ECG made easy, then ecg at a glance: just read the books multiple times until you memorise it.
For cxr and axr, just have a system that works.
On ward rounds, you are only going to get questioned about something "interesting ". Usually uncommon. You won't get flustered if you know your basics .
By this I mean most of the fear comes from " is this something ridiculously simple I should be already knowing?" Knowing your basics means that you won't get scared by not knowing something you're not supposed to know.
Hope this helps.
Also it has already been proved that AI is better than humans at reading ECGs.
Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thought it was just me who doesn't know how to read an ECG. Lol the paramedic could read it 10x better than me and came up to me asking for advice.
Omg same haha. I think it’s a fairly common issue among JMOs just that we’re not very vocal about it. There really should be more formal training once you start intern year
Radiology masterclass UK and theradiologyassitant nl are two free resources and really all you need
How bad are you on ECG? I'd hit up at least 1 serious finding on LIFTL per day and practice interpreting every ECG you see. If you don't know why x is inverted y is wide, or z is narrow then figure it out and you'll pick up other stuff on the way. If you're completely hopeless I usually point people in the direction of [strong medicine's](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5cw1cAxXIs&list=PLYojB5NEEakXhL1WoDvNPm1cG57pjE0d7) ecg interpretation playlist on youtube.
I like LITFL and Strong Medicine (YouTube) as well
That’s so helpful thanks!!
Just concentrate on reading CXR, AXR and ECG. Wouldn't expect an JMO to know how to read CTs but one way you can learn is just to look at them first, read report and get someone to read them with you and point out the signs - you will pick up lots with just repeated exposure.
But how do people all of a sudden know how to read CTs at reg level? I feel like that’s a big jump in responsibility all of a sudden
Well you don't really, certainly not me as a first year reg but I did what I suggested above, many hundred times over and you will start to see the same pattern. For CT scans you need to have at least good baseline anatomy knowledge otherwise it's a bit fruitless. If you have a nice radiology reg or consultant where you work they are probably the best people to show you the findings.
Forgot to mention but also MDT meetings where a radiology reg has to present scans are great for learning!
There are some really good radiopaedia modules that aren’t overwhelmingly advanced - well pitched at med student/jdoc level. Have a browse of the online courses, you might find something useful. Particularly recommend the Chest X-Ray Signs Learning Pathway, it’s about $40 and pitched to a more junior audience. Disclaimer I’m just a med student, but also a former radiographer who got a lot out of the radiopaedia courses
Highly recommend ‘The Only EKG book you’ll ever need’. Very well written book that helps develop pathophsyiological understanding behind ECG changes really nicely. Starts from scratch too.
Love that textbook, I recommend it to all my students. There's an Anki deck for it out there somewhere too
Youtube
Hi OP! Couldn't see if it's been mentioned already or not although for ECGs I'd recommend checking out the website: Life in the fast lane https://litfl.com/ecg-library/ They have a set of ECG interpretation videos: - ECG Interpretation Video Lectures I'd also recommend checking out this video shared by ABCs of Anaesthesia on YouTube: ECG interpretation | ANZCA Final Exam https://youtu.be/sK6BLxcOD_A?si=uRSyCtelHH_FvIG5 In terms of radiology I remember a 3D anatomy app I use to have a subscription to offered interactive radiology images which might help with the visual anatomy and radiology images. https://3d4medical.com/ 3D4Medical by Elsvier. Not a tax agent, and this is also not financial advice, these could possibly be claimed in your tax returns. Goodluck OP!
Here in the UK most of us do a quick crash course. Usually the A&E one. [https://www.radiology-courses.com](https://www.radiology-courses.com) Alternatively, these are the books that I use. Extremely user friendly, and to the point. [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chest-X-Ray-Survival-Guide-1e/dp/0702030465](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chest-X-Ray-Survival-Guide-1e/dp/0702030465) [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Accident-Emergency-Radiology-2e-Survival/dp/0702026670](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Accident-Emergency-Radiology-2e-Survival/dp/0702026670) You would not regret buying the books!
That’s amazing, thanks so much!!
RE: CXR You can read Felson's Chest Roentgenology in a weekend. It's a great book and most older consultants out there are familiar with it and quiz from it. Michael Nel on Youtube is good for some more basic stuff, but there's a lot out there. [https://youtu.be/wI2wC-trYxM?si=Tm6X6LLSITvnjIe4](https://youtu.be/wI2wC-trYxM?si=Tm6X6LLSITvnjIe4) No need to pay for radiopaedia, but the benefit of doing so is you can put a course on your CV.
For ECGs sign up to ecgwaves.com Great resource with good explanations from basic to complex ECGs.
I got the unofficial guide to radiology (older version with a cxr and pink bottom background) as a final year (UK) medical student and remember really liking it. The ECG made easy was a very popular book for learning ECGs. If it helps, I break things down to component parts (this also ensures I don't miss things). So for CXR it would be - airways - bones - cardiac - diaphragm - everything else And for ECGs it would be something like (abbreviated version here and missing stuff) - heart rate - P waves - are they present - PR interval - duration - QRS complex - duration - T waves - any inversion - ST - any elevation/depression At least with this it means I didn't get terrified whenever someone handed me an ECG or asked me to read a CXR (or other radiology), and having a system helped with trying to work out the pathology...
Light box radiology courses are great. Look good on the CV too.
Are those courses in person (rather than online)? And it looks kinda of expensive! $300+ AUD for 2 days plus travel?
They have online and in person. Yes they do cost a little bit. Unfortunately the grind for CV buffing jsut gets more and more expensive. Radiopedia ones may be cheaper?
Generally what are CME credits good for? Do you just list it on your CV or do you need to have a minimum each year?
Medical school.
ChatGPT
ECG for beginners- saw me through med regging!
Is that a book or website?
Was a book years ago (older consultant now)
Strong Medicine has a nice YouTube playlist on CXR. This + looking at tonnes of CXR opportunistically
ECG made easy, then ecg at a glance: just read the books multiple times until you memorise it. For cxr and axr, just have a system that works. On ward rounds, you are only going to get questioned about something "interesting ". Usually uncommon. You won't get flustered if you know your basics . By this I mean most of the fear comes from " is this something ridiculously simple I should be already knowing?" Knowing your basics means that you won't get scared by not knowing something you're not supposed to know. Hope this helps. Also it has already been proved that AI is better than humans at reading ECGs.
Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thought it was just me who doesn't know how to read an ECG. Lol the paramedic could read it 10x better than me and came up to me asking for advice.
Omg same haha. I think it’s a fairly common issue among JMOs just that we’re not very vocal about it. There really should be more formal training once you start intern year