SURGICAL FINALS Passing the Clinical - PasTest
SURGICAL FINALS Passing the Clinical - PasTest
SURGICAL FINALS Passing the Clinical - PasTest
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S E C T I O N 1EmergenciesYou must know about <strong>the</strong> management of <strong>the</strong> common surgicalemergencies such as <strong>the</strong> acute abdomen and acute upper and lower GIbleeding. These are ‘pass/fail’ questions.Anatomy and embryologyYou are not expected to know much anatomy, embryology or details ofoperations. However, <strong>the</strong>re are certain topics that are particularly popularwith examiners. These include <strong>the</strong> anatomy of <strong>the</strong> appendix, inguinal andfemoral canals, tracheostomy sites, and <strong>the</strong> embryology of thyroglossaland branchial cysts.General surgical careIt is essential that you know about fluid balance, postoperativecomplications and complications of fractures, wounds and incisions.20