Today's episode will be the fourth of a pediatric cardiovascular surgery podcast series overviewing cyanotic congenital heart defects, brought to you by Luckshi Rajendran, a visiting medical student from the University of British Columbia. The topic of today's podcast is tetralogy of fallot. By the end of the podcast you should be able to: Define tetralogy of fallot as a cause of cyanotic heart disease Understand the embryology and pathophysiology of the disease Outline the clinical presentation...
Oct 31, 2018•22 min
Today’s episode will be the third of a pediatric cardiovascular surgery podcast series overviewing cyanotic congenital heart defects, brought to you by Luckshi Rajendran, a visiting medical student from the University of British Columbia. The topic of today’s podcast is tricuspid valve atresia. By the end of the podcast you should be able to: Define tricuspid valve atresia as a cause of cyanotic heart disease Understand the embryology and pathophysiology of the disease Outline the clinical prese...
Oct 24, 2018•24 min
Today's episode will be the second of a pediatric cardiovascular surgery podcast series overviewing cyanotic congenital heart defects, brought to you by Luckshi Rajendran, a visiting medical student from the University of British Columbia. The topic of today's podcast is transposition of the great arteries. By the end of the podcast you should be able to: define transposition of the great arteries as a cause of cyanotic heart disease Understand the embryology and pathophysiology of the disease O...
Oct 17, 2018•18 min
Today’s episode will be the first of a pediatric cardiovascular surgery podcast series overviewing cyanotic congenital heart defects, brought to you by Luckshi Rajendran, a visiting medical student from the University of British Columbia. By the end of the podcast you should be able to: Define truncus arteriosus as a cause of cyanotic heart disease Understand the embryology and pathophysiology of truncus arteriosus Outline the clinical presentation Describe currently available management strateg...
Oct 10, 2018•23 min
In this episode Cindy Gilmore, a Physician Assistant (PA) from the General Surgery service at the Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton will give an overview of what Physician Assistants are and how they assist with not only the General Surgery department but various other subspecialties. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Define what a Physician Assistant (PA) is Review the roles of a PA Explain how PAs are trained and where they are employed Discuss how many PAs are i...
Oct 03, 2018•14 min
This video takes you through a patient's journey in the healthcare system on their way to surgery. Including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care; highlighting all the people they meet on their journey.
Sep 26, 2018•3 min
In this episode, with the help of Dr. Jimenez, a Gynecologic Oncologist from the Juravinski Cancer Centre, 3rd year McMaster medical student Emma Herrington discusses an overview of, and approach to, endometrial cancer. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Have a general approach for classifying the different histopathologies of endometrial cancer Develop an overall framework of staging Relate staging to treatment options
Sep 19, 2018•10 min
In this episode, with the help of Dr. Jimenez, a Gynecologic Oncologist from the Juravinski Cancer Centre, 3rd year McMaster medical student Emma Herrington discusses an overview of, and approach to, endometrial cancer. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Recognize the common clinical presentation of endometrial cancer; Understand how to diagnose endometrial cancer;
Sep 12, 2018•9 min
In this podcast University of Alberta 3rd year medical student, Katie Girgulis, will discuss the topic of Scoliosis in the pediatric population. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Understand how to recognize and diagnose scoliosis in pediatric patients List categories for the etiology of scoliosis and provide some examples List key elements of a history and physical exam to identify the likely etiology of a patient’s scoliosis Understand appropriate investigations and follow-...
Sep 05, 2018•16 min
In this episode medical student Alick Wang will discuss Spina Bifida. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Define Spina Bifida and understand it’s importance Discuss the relevant pathophysiology; Explain how it’s diagnosed, and whether or not to treat; Review treatment options Understand the prognosis and complications
Aug 29, 2018•9 min
A sequel to "The Prisoner of the Gallbladder", something even has returned to the abdomen! This time, it is Harry the Hernia stirring up trouble for Carmine the Small Intestine. Luckily, her older brother, Chris Pine the Large Intestine is here to help! Can Carmine and Chris work together to thwart the sly hernia, Harry?
Aug 21, 2018•6 min
In this episode of Surgery 101 final year McMaster medical student, Julie La, will discuss the complications associated with Bariatric Surgery. By the end of this podcast you should be able to: List some common complications of the various bariatric surgeries Discuss diagnosis and management of these complications
Apr 18, 2018•15 min
In this episode of Surgery 101 final year McMaster medical student, Julie La, will discuss the Flow of a Bariatric Patient. By the end of this episode you should be able to: Understand the process required to get a patient to the point of having bariatric surgery.
Apr 11, 2018•16 min
PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Surgical Management of Obesity.
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In this episode of Surgery 101 final year McMaster medical student, Julie La, will discuss surgical management of obesity. By the end of this episode, you should be able to: Describe various types of bariatric surgery including adjustable gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy, roux-en-y gastric bypass and duodenal switch.
Apr 04, 2018•12 min
In this episode of Surgery 101 final year McMaster medical student, Julie La, will discuss medical management of obesity. By the end of this episode, you should be able to: Describe medical management options for weight loss.
Mar 28, 2018•14 min
In this episode of Surgery 101 final year McMaster medical student, Julie La, will discuss obesity. By the end of this podcast you should be able to: Define what is obesity. Describe the most recent epidemiology of obesity globally and in Canada. Calculate body mass index and define the terms overweight, obesity and severe obesity. Review the pathophysiology of obesity and its comorbidities.
Mar 14, 2018•17 min
In this podcast Dr. Ryan Snelgrove, General at the University of Alberta discusses Stomas. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Explain the difference between a loop and an end enterostomy recognize an ileostomy and a colostomy
Mar 07, 2018•6 min
In this podcast Dr. Ryan Snelgrove, a General Surgeon at the University of Alberta, discussed complication of Segmental Colectomy. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Discuss possible complications of a segmental colectomy
Feb 28, 2018•11 min
In this podcast Dr. Ryan Snelgrove, a General Surgeon at the University of Alberta, discusses the Digital Rectal Exam and Perianal Abscesses. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Explain why this topic is important Discuss proper technique for a digital rectal exam Review symptoms associated with a perianal abscess Understand treatment of a perianal abscess
Feb 21, 2018•10 min
In this podcast Dr. Leah Gramlich, a gastroenterologist from the University of Alberta, will discuss weight loss. Weight loss is a common problem seen by generalists. Patients who are overweight or obese may intentionally lose weight to improve their health. However, progressive unintentional (involuntary) weight loss often indicates a serious medical or psychiatric illness. This podcast will discuss the approach to unintentional weight loss in the adult patient. After listening to this podcast ...
Feb 14, 2018•12 min
In this podcast Dr. Leah Gramlich, a gastroenterologist at the University of Alberta, discusses nutrition in patients. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Describe why (mal)nutrition is important in your patients Describe dietary components, guidelines and food considerations in hospitalized patients Describe strategies to enhance food intake in hospitalized surgery patients Discuss alternatives to oral diet – rationale, routes Describe Enteral Nutrition- indications, contrain...
Feb 07, 2018•10 min
In this podcast General Surgeon, Dr. Mike McCall, will review Jaundice. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Understand the most likely causes Explain diagnosis and management Form a differential diagnosis
Jan 31, 2018•9 min
In this podcast, Dr. Mike McCall, a General Surgeon at the University of Alberta will discuss Cholangitis. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Describe the presentation of Cholangitis Review treatment and management options of Cholangitis
Jan 24, 2018•7 min
In this podcast General Surgeon, Dr. Michael McCall, is going to discuss the Cholecystectomies. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Explain the procedure to a patient Discuss the risks and possible complications
Jan 16, 2018•8 min
In this podcast General Surgeon, Dr. Michael McCall, will review some common causes of RUQ pain as it relates to the biliary system. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Describe the presentation of Biliary Colic and Cholecystitis Review differential diagnosis and diagnostics Understand treatment of both Biliary Colic and Cholecystitis
Jan 10, 2018•10 min
This episode of Surgery 101, 4th year medical student Nikytha Antony, discusses Cesarean sections. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Recognize the indications, contraindications and complications of cesarean sections Discuss the types of incisions and procedure involved Describe post-op care
Dec 13, 2017•13 min
This episode of Surgery 101, 4th year medical student Nikytha Antony, discusses Endometriosis. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology of endometriosis Recognize the symptoms that might be present on initial presentation Discuss the differential and diagnosis of endometriosis Discuss treatment options
Dec 06, 2017•13 min
In this episode of Surgery 101, 3rd year medical student, Mieke Heyns will discuss Breast reduction surgery. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Discuss the definition of hypermastia Understand the etiology of hypermastia Explain the presentation of hypermastia Describe some of the surgical techniques and management Review complications of hypermastia
Nov 29, 2017•12 min
In this episode Dr. Rourke, a Urologist at the University of Alberta, discusses Scrotal Swelling. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Construct a classification system for scrotal swelling Discuss the conditions of varicocele, hydrocele, spermatocele, and testicular cancar Describe the distinguishing features of a malignant versus a benign mass
Nov 22, 2017•24 min
