After listening to this episode of Surgery 101, listeners will be able to: Explain the basic anatomy of the eye, including the different layers of the eye. Discuss the pathophysiology of a retinal detachment. Describe the typical clinical presentation of retinal detachments and understand when a referral to ophthalmology is appropriate. List and describe the 3 surgical options used to treat a retinal detachment.
After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe a general approach to gun shot wounds (or GSW) in the Trauma Bay or Emergency Department. Explain the difference between low velocity and high velocity guns. Describe the pathophysiology and common patterns of injury in gunshot wounds. Identify medical and surgical management principles for GSW.
After listening to this podcast, you should be able to: Define the term “epidural hematoma” Differentiate epidural hematomas from other intracranial hemorrhages. Review the clinical presentation and diagnostic approach to patients presenting with epidural hematoma List the differential diagnosis of epidural hematoma Recognize complications of epidural hematoma and post-operative complications
After listening to this podcast, you should be able to: Define chronic pancreatitis Identify the main causes and pathophysiology behind chronic pancreatitis Identify the main presenting symptoms of chronic pancreatitis Describe the workup and investigations for chronic pancreatitis Describe the treatment plan for chronic pancreatitis, including surgical and non-surgical options
After listening to this podcast listeners should be able to: Discuss the impact of a significant medical event on someone’s life Recognize that our actions can have an impact on a patient’s life forever Identify what inclusive medicine is and why it is important Describe the history of inclusive medicine Identify what you can do to create an inclusive profession
After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe the basic physiology of skin grafts. List the indications for skin grafting. Explain the differences between STSG and FTSG, as well as their respective advantages/disadvantages. List the complications that can occur from skin grafting. Outline the post-operative care and expected outcomes of a patient with a recent skin graft.
Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS). After listening to this podcast, listeners will be able to: Define and recognize SBS in post-surgical patients Describe the pathophysiology of SBS List prognostic factors for SBS Describe the basis and indications for medical and surgical therapy for SBS.
The parathyroid glands are important organs implicated in the regulation of calcium and phosphate homeostasis. Due to their small size, complicated physiology and variable location they proved difficult for early clinicians and scientists to fully understand. Today, disease of the parathyroid glands is a commonly recognized endocrine disorder that is often managed surgically. By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to: Describe the anatomy and function of parathyroid glands Discuss co...
Obstructive sleep apnea or OSA is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder. Repetitive collapse of the upper airway during sleep causes obstructive apneas, hypopneas, and sleep fragmentation. OSA is distinguished from central sleep apnea which is attributable to an underlying neurological cause. The prevalence of OSA estimated between 1.5-4 percent and is more common in older males. In this episode, we will discuss the relevant anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical presentation as well as s...
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) attempts to restore normal physiologic function of the sinuses via correction of underlying anatomical abnormalities and obstruction. The term functional refers to strategies aimed at preserving the natural drainage pathways of the sinuses. It is important to note that FESS does not cure sinonasal disease but rather facilitates the healing process by improving sinus ventilation and drainage allowing for gradual resolution of mucosal disease. Post-surgic...
Hoarseness is a common complaint in primary care. It denotes a dysphonia originating from the vocal cords of the larynx. It describes any change in voice quality. It is important to remember it is a symptom of underlying pathology and not a diagnosis. In this episode, we will discuss the relevant anatomy, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of common causes of hoarseness. By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to: Define hoarseness Explain common...
This is the 4th episode in a 4-part series covering complications at the time of vaginal delivery. This episode is brought to you by Leah Rusnell a fourth-year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan in Regina. Yesterday, we discussed the delivery of twins and in this episode, we’ll look at the management of umbilical cord prolapse. After listening to this episode, listeners will be able to: List the risk factors for umbilical cord prolapse. Describe the signs of cord prolapse that sho...
This is the 3rd episode of a four-part series covering complications at the time of vaginal delivery. This episode is brought to you by Leah Rusnell a fourth-year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan in Regina. The previous episodes discussed operative vagina delivery and the management of breech deliveries. This episode discusses the delivery of twins and the complications associated with them. After listening to this episode, you will be able to: 1. Identify the types of twinning ...
This is the 2nd episode in a 4-part series covering complications at the time of vaginal delivery. This episode is brought to you by Leah Rusnell a fourth-year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan in Regina. Yesterday, we discussed operative vagina delivery and in this episode, we'll look at the management of breech deliveries. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define the types of breech presentation. List the risk factors for breech presentation. Outline th...
This is the 1st episode in a 4-part series covering complications at the time of vaginal delivery. This episode is brought to you by Leah Rusnell a fourth-year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan in Regina. Today we will discuss operative vagina delivery. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: 1. Classify OVDs, also known as operative vaginal deliveries, and discuss the instrument options available to perform an OVD. 2. Identify the indications for and contraind...
In this episode, we are joined by Vivian Leung, a 3rd-year medical student from McGill University. She will be discussing a case titled: “Chloe has a chole”, and will be reviewing the management of acute cholecystitis. Vivian will touch upon the guidelines for antibiotic therapy, indications for urgent cholecystectomy, and the concept of risk stratification, which will serve as key information in determining whether your patient will benefit most from a surgical, versus non-surgical, management ...
In the episode 4th-year medical student Kaishan Aravinthan from the University of Saskatchewan discusses an overview of Zenker's Diverticulum. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define the term Zenker’s Diverticulum Identify and list the signs and symptoms of Zenker’s Diverticulum Discuss the role of imaging in diagnosing Zenker’s Diverticulum List and describe the various treatment options for Zenker’s Diverticulum
In this episode 4th-year medical student Kaishan Aravinthan from the University of Saskatchewan discusses an overview of chronic rhinosinusitis. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe the patient presentation of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Identify the key signs and symptoms for the diagnosis of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Differentiate and list the types of medical and surgical therapy options
In this episode, with the help of Dr. Scott Penner, a general surgeon practicing in Cambridge Memorial Hospital, 2nd-year medical student McMaster University student Nivedh Patro discusses an overview of hiatal hernias. After listening to this podcast, listeners should be able to: Define the different types of hiatal hernias Identify the main presenting symptoms of the different types of hiatal hernias, and distinguish emergent from non-emergent scenarios Describe the preoperative workup of hiat...
In this podcast, Gaurav Talwar highlights some recent advances in the medical and surgical management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. He will build on the concepts introduced by Dr. White and Dr. Bistritz in their 2012 seven lecture series on IBD, so please be sure to listen to those podcasts as well. By the end of this podcast, you should be able to: Describe recent advances in the medical management of IBD including the mechanisms and indications of current biologics, biosimilars,...
Student Yasmin Valji discusses Mediastinal Masses. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: -Describe the anatomy of the mediastinum -List the differential differential diagnosis of mediastinal masses -Describe the clinical presentation of an anterior mediastinal mass -Develop an approach to work up and treatment of mediastinal masses
Student Yasmin Valji discusses chest tube insertion and removal. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: A) List the indications for chest tube insertion B) Describe the proper positioning and insertion technique for tube thoracostomy C) List the complications of chest tube insertion D) Describe the mechanism how the chest drainage system works E) Troubleshoot improperly functioning chest tubes F) Determine when a chest tube can be removed and describe proper removal technique
The Surgery 101 Team provides some thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Jonathan White, Shannon Erichsen, Michelle Lindberg, Kellie Wright-Tootoosis and Patrick Ciechanski.
In this podcast, 4th-year medical student Mandy Litt form the University of Saskatchewan will review postpartum endometritis. After listening to this podcast, you should be able to: Describe the risk factors and pathophysiology of postpartum endometritis Recognize symptoms of the condition Create a differential diagnosis for a postpartum fever and postpartum pelvic pain Construct an effective management plan
In this podcast, 4th-year medical student Mandy Litt from the University of Saskatchewan discusses Postpartum Hypertension. After listening to this podcast, you should be able to: • Describe the various forms of hypertension in pregnancy and the postpartum period • Recognize the symptoms of this condition • Create a differential diagnosis of postpartum hypertension • Discuss the treatment options
In this podcast, 4th-year medical student Mandy Litt from the University of Saskatchewan discusses Postpartum Hemorrhage. After listening to this podcast, you should be able to: • Describe the risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage • Recognize the symptoms of this condition • Create a differential diagnosis of postpartum hemorrhage • Construct an effective management plan and understand methods for prevention
In this podcast, 4th-year medical student Mandy Litt from the University of Saskatchewan will review maternal physiology. After listening to this podcast, you should be able to: • Understand the basic physiology that occurs during pregnancy and the postpartum period • Be able to recognize medical issues that can arise during these periods of time
Rebecca Afford is a 4th year medical student from the Northern Medical Program at UBC. This podcast has been created with help from Dr. Jonathan Misskey, vascular surgeon at Vancouver General Hospital. The topic of today’s podcast will be acute limb ischemia. By the end of this podcast, the listener should be able to: #1. Define the importance of recognizing and treating acute limb ischemia #2. Understand the pathophysiology and risk factors for acute limb ischemia #3. Identify key features on h...
Alice Liu is a fourth year student at the University of British Columbia. Sarah Zahabi is a fourth year medical student at McGill University. By the end of this podcast, listeners should be able to: describe an approach to common congenital neck masses in children explain how the clinical presentation of common congenital neck masses relates to their embryologic origins outline the treatment of the most common congenital neck masses in children
In this podcast Gaurang Joshi, a first year surgical resident at the University of Illinois in Chicago Metropolitian Group Hospitals, discusses Pulmonary Embolisms and Deep Vein Thrombosis. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: ● Understand why the detection of PE is important ● Explain the pathophysiology of a PE ● Describe the clinical signs and presentation of a PE ● Recognize your Differential Diagnosis when suspecting a PE ● Know the treatment options
