Surgery 101

Surgery 101

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Surgery 101 episodes

  • Post-Operative Orders
    In this episode, 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta, Mark Rockley talks about post-operative orders. Although this topic is important for any surgical team member, this podcast will be tailored for medical students.
    After listening to this podcast you should be able to:
    Discuss the importance of prudent post-operative orders.
    Describe the core components of post-operative orders that should be considered after every operation
    16 min
  • Acute Mesenteric Ischemia
    In this episode Susie Youn, a medical student at the University of Alberta, will discuss acute mesenteric ischemia.
    After listening to this episode you should be able to:
    Describe the pathophysiology of this condition
    Understand the presentation of acute mesenteric ischemia
    Explain the work-up
    Review the management of acute mesenteric ischemia
    11 min
  • Head and Neck Exam
    In this episode, 4th year medical student, Allison Edwards guides of through a complete Head and Neck examination. A complete head and neck exam is an important skill for any physician to master. While family doctors, pediatricians, emergency physicians and otolaryngologists will use this skill the most, you never know when a family member is going to ask you "oh, and can you look in my ear?"
    All joking aside, a large majority of visits presenting to a primary care office consist of ear nose and throat complaints. Whether it is a runny nose, sore throat or ear pain, a complete head and neck exam is often needed to fully assess these concerns.
    After listening to this podcast you should be able to:
    Discuss the important elements of the head and neck exam including examination of the ear, nose, oral cavity, cranial nerves and neck.
    Describe important equipment required for a head and neck exam.
    Explain important components of nasolaryngoscopy.
    16 min
  • Pectus Deformities
    In this episode Nikytha Antony, Medical Student from the University of Alberta (in collaboration with Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Bryan Dicken) discusses Pectus Deformities.
    After listening to this podcast you should be able to:
    Define pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum
    Describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology of pectus deformities
    Recognize the symptoms that might be present on initial presentation
    Discuss treatment options
    14 min
  • Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
    In this episode we are joined by Dr. Aya Musbahi, a General Surgery trainee from Newcastle, United Kingdom, who will be talking about about the use of wound vacuums and negative pressure wound therapy.
    After listening to this podcast you should be able to:
    Define negative pressure wound therapy
    Understand how negative pressure wound therapy works
    Describe clinical applications
    Explain indications and contraindications.
    15 min
  • Septic Arthritis
    In this episode 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta, Michael Goplen, discusses septic arthritis.
    After listening to this podcast you should be able to:
    Describe the presentation of septic arthritis
    Understand the etiology
    Explain a complete physical exam and history of suspected septic arthritis
    Recognize the diagnosis and management
    18 min
  • Vasectomy
    This week we are joined by Dr. Keith Rourke, a Urologist at the University of Alberta, who will be discussing the Vasectomy.
    After this podcast you will be able to:
    Describe the reasons a patient would want a vasectomy
    Know who should get a vasectomy
    Review common myths
    Understand the procedure and follow-up
    Comprehend the complications of a vasectomy
    9 min
  • Urinary Catheterization
    In this episode of Surgery 101 Dr. Keith Rourke, a Urologist at the University of Alberta, discusses urinary catheterization. After watching this video you should be able to:
    - Understand what a catheter is
    - Know why people need catheters
    - Define the urethra
    - Describe proper catheterization techniques
    - Explain the different types of catheters and their uses
    - Troubleshoot difficult scenarios
    14 min
  • Examination of the Scrotum
    In this episode of Surgery 101 Dr. Trevor Schuler, a Urologist at the University of Alberta, demonstrates how to give a complete examination of the scrotum, including the:
    - Set-up - Inspection - Palpation - Ausculation - Transillumination - Common findings
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    11 min

About Surgery 101

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Welcome to Surgery 101, a podcast series produced with the help of the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. These 10-to-20-minute episodes serve as brief introductions or reviews of basic surgical concepts for medical students. Every episode is divided into chapters and concludes with several key points to summarize the topic. New episodes are published every Friday. We are always keen to receive your feedback and are accepting suggestions for additional topics.