Surgery 101

Welcome to this episode of Surgery 101 where we will learn the basics of tympanic membrane perforations.

After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to:

1. Describe the anatomy relevant to a tympanic membrane perforation.

2. List the mechanisms by which a tympanic membrane perforation can occur.

3. Gather pertinent positives on history and physical exam for a patient presenting with a suspected tympanic membrane perforation.

4. Recognize signs of an emergent presentation.

5. Outline treatment options for a tympanic membrane perforation including surgery.

Welcome to this episode of Surgery 101 where we will learn the basics of tympanic membrane perforations.

After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to:

1. Describe the anatomy relevant to a tympanic membrane perforation.

2. List the mechanisms by which a tympanic membrane perforation can occur.

3. Gather pertinent positives on history and physical exam for a patient presenting with a suspected tympanic membrane perforation.

4. Recognize signs of an emergent presentation.

5. Outline treatment options for a tympanic membrane perforation including surgery.

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Nontechnical Skills in Surgery

It may come as a surprise that research suggests the biggest opportunity for improvement surgical outcomes lies not in a surgeon’s ability to throw a stitch or find the plane, but in their NONtechnical skills.

After this episode, listeners will be able to:

• Define and describe the importance of nontechnical skills in improving surgical outcomes

• Articulate the NOTSS framework for categorizing nontechnical skills

• Identify a personal learning plan to improve nontechnical elements in surgical education

It may come as a surprise that research suggests the biggest opportunity for improvement surgical outcomes lies not in a surgeon's ability to throw a stitch or find the plane, but in their NONtechnical skills.

After this episode, listeners will be able to:

• Define and describe the importance of nontechnical skills in improving surgical outcomes

• Articulate the NOTSS framework for categorizing nontechnical skills

• Identify a personal learning plan to improve nontechnical elements in surgical education

This is the third and final episode of the series focused on basic anesthetic drugs. In this episode, we will explore vasopressors and inotropes.

After listening to this episode, you will be able to:

1. Outline the role of vasopressors

2. List the 5 main vasopressors used in the OR and their indications

3. Describe the mechanism of action for Phenylephrine, Ephedrine, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, and Vasopressin

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Basic Anesthetic Drugs: Vasopressors and Inotropes

This is the third and final episode of the series focused on basic anesthetic drugs. In this episode, we will explore vasopressors and inotropes.

After listening to this episode, you will be able to:

1. Outline the role of vasopressors

2. List the 5 main vasopressors used in the OR and their indications

3. Describe the mechanism of action for Phenylephrine, Ephedrine, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, and Vasopressin

In this episode, Swetha Prakash will be looking at the vital aspect of maintaining anesthesia, particularly through inhaled agents, as well as emergence from anesthesia.

After listening to this episode, you will be able to:

1. Define the goals of the maintenance phase of anesthesia.

2. Define Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC) and its use in providing an adequate level of anesthesia.

3. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of volatile anesthetics.

4. Name 5 inhalation anesthetics that can be used and provide a brief description of when each one can be used.

5. Describe the key steps of emergence from anesthesia.

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Basic Anesthetic Drugs: Maintenance & Emergence