Surgery 101

Surgery 101

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Surgery 101 episodes

  • Hand Hygiene
    In this episode, Dr Mark Joffe discusses the need for hand hygiene in hospitals and in surgery.
    After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    explain the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infection
    describe the evidence for the effectiveness of hand hygiene
    identify alcohol-based handrubs as preferable to handwashing using sinks
    list the 4 moments of hand hygiene
    explain how to use "Way In Way Out" in practising hand hygiene
    Running time 24:23
    25 min
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease
    In this episode, Dr Parveen Boora discusses peptic ulcer disease.
    After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    Describe the pathophysiology and common risk factors associated with peptic ulcer disease
    Describe the common non-acute clinical presentation of patients with peptic ulcer disease
    List three more complicated presentations of peptic ulcer disease
    Briefly outline the medical and surgical management of peptic ulcer disease
    Running time 15:41
    16 min
  • Neurosurgery: Hydrocephalus
    In this episode, Dr Jeff Pugh and Mitch Wilson, discuss hydrocephalus.
    After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    · Define the term 'hydrocephalus' and list three mechanisms by which hydrocephalus can develop.
    · Describe the signs and symptoms of hydrocephalus and describe common diagnostic tests.
    · Outline the surgical options for the management of hydrocephalus.
    Running time 16:40
    17 min
  • Neurosurgery: Increased Intracranial Pressure
    In this episode, Dr Jeff Pugh and Mitch Wilson discuss increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in adults.
    After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    List the contents of the cranium
    Outline the major causes of increased intracranial pressure
    Describe the signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure
    Outline the medical and surgical management of the patient with increased intracranial pressure
    Running time 15:33
    16 min
  • Urology: Urinary Incontinence
    In this episode, Dr. Keith Rourke discusses urinary incontinence in adults.
    After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    Define and describe stress, urge, overflow, and total incontinence.
    Perform the basic evaluation of an incontinent patient.
    Describe the medical and surgical treatment options for stress incontinence.
    Describe the medical treatment options for urge incontinence and overactive bladder.
    Running time 20:59
    21 min
  • Urology: Prostatitis & Pelvic Pain
    In this episode, Dr. Keith Rourke discusses prostatitis and pelvic pain.
    After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    Define and list the signs and symptoms of prostatitis syndrome.
    Describe the key differences between acute and chronic prostatitis.
    Outline the treatment options for chronic prostatitis and male chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
    Running time 17:53
    18 min
  • The Objective Structured Clinical Examination in Surgery
    In this episode, Dr Jonathan White considers the Objective Structured Clinical Examination in Surgery.
    Topics covered include:
    What is an OSCE?
    How is an OSCE constructed?
    Different types of OSCE stations
    Single-construct vs integrated stations
    Simulated patients
    Checklists and ratings scales
    Running time 9:32
    10 min
  • How to Avoid Fainting in the OR
    In this episode, Dr Tammy Morris discusses tips to stay on your feet in the OR.
    After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    Understand the factors that contribute to students passing out in the operating room.
    Be able to list several methods that students can employ to avoid fainting in the OR.
    Be able to describe the steps one should follow if one does feel faint in the OR.
    Be able to enter the surgery clerkship with a good understanding of the above objectives so that they will have diminished anxiety upon starting the clerkship.
    Running time 17:20
    18 min
  • How to Read an Abdominal X-ray
    In this episode, Dr. Kamran Fathimani discusses how to interpret abdominal X-rays.
    After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    list the common indications for abdominal X-ray.
    describe a simple system for abdominal X-ray interpretation.
    recognize common abnormalities on abdominal X-ray including bowel obstruction, free air and air-fluid levels.
    Running time 13:21
    14 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.