In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex about the proper way to use clamps to deal with blood vessels in the operating room.
Jun 22, 2015•7 min
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex the different methods to handle tissue during an operation.
Jun 22, 2015•7 min
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex about different techniques for dealing with bleeding in the operating room including cautery, suction and sponge
Jun 22, 2015•9 min
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex about the different incisions and retraction in the operating room.
Jun 15, 2015•6 min
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex about the scalpel. Including how the mount the scalpel, different types of blades, different grips, etc.
Jun 15, 2015•6 min
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex about the various surgical instruments used in the operating room.
Jun 15, 2015•6 min
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs guide Alex through the steps of an operation.
Jun 15, 2015•7 min
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs introduce Alex to the OR team. Explaining everyone’s role as part of the team.
Jun 15, 2015•7 min
After a discouraging first day in the OR Thumbs and Dr. Scalpel help Alex feel more comfortable during his surgery clerkship.
Jun 15, 2015•5 min
Welcome back to the LEGO Operating Room! In this episode, Dr Balfour discusses surgery for Crohn's Disease and explains the operation of a small bowel resection. Please let us know what you think of LEGO Surgery! Please note: This video contains footage of real surgery which you may find disturbing. Music: Pamgaea by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)
May 25, 2015•6 min
Here's a BTS look at the people who make Surgery 101!
May 09, 2015•5 min
In this episode, General Surgeon, Dr. Raji Menon continues discussing Burnout After listening to this episode, learners will be able to Reasons for Burnout How to recognize burnout Ways to recover from and prevent burnout
Apr 22, 2015•14 min
In this episode, General Surgeon, Dr. Raji Menon discusses Burnout. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: · Define Burnout and Stress · Learn the differences between burnout and stress · Describe consequences of burnout and who they affect
Apr 15, 2015•11 min
In this episode, medical student Cory Kwong discusses open fractures. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define an open fracture Describe the epidemiology, etiology, and mechanism of an open fracture Describe the steps for initial management of an open fracture Identify potential complications associated with an open fracture
Apr 08, 2015•14 min
In this episode, former medical student Stephanie Lim discusses fracture management. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Identify important features on history and physical exam when dealing with an acute injury Discuss radiographic assessment of fractures Review important terminology related to fractures Discuss principles of immobilization and reduction
Apr 01, 2015•18 min
In this episode, Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Simon Turner discusses Near-Peer Shadowing. In this episode Dr. Turner will describe: · Different structures of near-peer shadowing · Benefits for both trainees and mentors in the program · Hear about potential challenges
Mar 25, 2015•14 min
In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. Cian O’Kelly discusses the surgical management of an acute ischemic stroke. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: What an ischemic stroke is What treatment options are available Benefits and risks involved in surgical intervention
Mar 18, 2015•11 min
In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. Andrew Nataraj discusses the approach to back pain. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe the epidemiology of back pain Identify the burden of this disease on the population Differentiate the more common, non-specific back pain from more sinister causes by clinical parameters and red flag observations
Mar 11, 2015•15 min
In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. Andrew Nataraj discusses the approach to spinal trauma. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Discuss the relevance of spinal trauma Describe the initial management of a patient with a suspected spinal injury List the indicators for imaging and diagnosis using imaging Identify the four most common fracture patterns
Mar 04, 2015•15 min
In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. Vivek Mehta discusses pediatric brain tumors. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: · Understand the commonality of pediatric brain tumors (PBT) · Describe the most common symptoms seen in children suspected of having a brain tumor · Describe the steps in determining what to do about the tumor · Describe the characteristics associated with the two most common pediatric brain tumors
Feb 25, 2015•15 min
In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. J. Max Findlay and neurosurgery chief resident Dr. Cam McDougall discuss life-threatening headaches. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define the three headaches that can kill a patient
Feb 18, 2015•17 min
In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. J. Max Findlay discusses lumbar radiculopathy along his personal experience with this condition. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: · Define “radiculopathy” and “radiculitis” · Discuss the basic features of lumbar radiculopathy · Identify the differences between an L5, S1 and L4 radiculopathy · Discuss treatment options for radiculopathy
Feb 11, 2015•15 min
In this episode, Dr. Mitch Wilson discusses burr holes and the craniotomy. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define “craniotomy” and “burr holes” Identify the common indications for a craniotomy Describe the seven steps to a craniotomy
Feb 04, 2015•17 min
In this episode, Dr. Jenny Souster from the division of Neurosurgery at the University of Alberta,discusses normal pressure hydrocephalus. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define NPH Identify the symptoms of NPH Describe the pathophysiology of NPH Describe how to diagnose a patient as having NPH Describe how to treat NPH
Jan 28, 2015•16 min
In this episode, medical student Lindsay Benoit discusses ectopic pregnancy. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Identify Ectopic Pregnancy through Pathophysiology History Physical Exam Diagnostic Tests Know about the different treatment options and when they are appropriate
Jan 22, 2015•14 min
The new virtual patient is here! She's a doll with diarrhea. Click here to try to solve the case:
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In this episode, Dr Bin Zheng discusses simulation and its application in surgical education. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: · List the types of knowledge, skills and attitudes that can be taught using simulation · Describe the main types of simulation models · Outline the main advantages of simulation and attributes of an effective simulation program
Jan 07, 2015•18 min
Welcome back to Surgery 101 Studios It's that time of the year again - the holidays are almost here, and we're celebrating another successful year at Surgery 101. We decided to make a short video to say thanks to all of our fans around the world, and also to show you some of the large team of people who are involved in caring for a patient undergoing surgery. It's called the 12 days of surgery, and we hope you enjoy it!
Dec 15, 2014•6 min
Welcome to Rebirth Medical School, where we're rebuilding the future one medical student at a time! In this episode, we highlight our new Zombie-Based Learning (ZBL) curriculum, and show students how to carry out subcuticular suturing on one of the undead!
Dec 10, 2014•5 min
Welcome back to Muppet Surgery! In this episode, Dr Scalpel and Thumbs explore the mysteries of the Safe Surgery Checklist with the rest of the team in the Muppet Operating Room! This episode focuses on parts 2 and 3 of the checklist, the time out and the debrief.
Dec 03, 2014•6 min
