Surgery 101

This week we are joined by 2nd and 3rd year University of Ottawa medical students, Aneesh Karir and Minh Huynh, who will be discussing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

After this podcast, you will be able to:

• Describe the anatomy of the carpal tunnel
• Explain the pathophysiology and list common risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome
• Describe the typical clinical presentation of carpal tunnel syndrome
• Outline the diagnosis and management of the patient with carpal tunnel syndrome.

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on carpal tunnel syndrome.

In this episode McMaster Medical student, Alick Wang, discusses intracranial or cerebral aneurysms.

After listening to this podcast you should be able to:

In this episode McMaster Medical student, Alick Wang, discusses intracranial or cerebral aneurysms.

After listening to this podcast you should be able to:

• Describe what they are and why they are important;
• Review the relevant pathophysiology;
• Explain how it's diagnosed, and whether or not to treat;
• Go over treatment options
• Understand the prognosis and complications

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on intracranial aneurysms.

In this podcast McGill medical student, Kevin Gorsky, will discuss the topic of Failed Intubation.

After Listening to this podcast, the listener should be able to:

In this podcast McGill medical student, Kevin Gorsky, will discuss the topic of Failed Intubation.

After Listening to this podcast, the listener should be able to:

• Describe how to initially approach these emergency situations safely
• Be able to think through an algorithm of plans and contingencies with the goal of safely achieving an airway to provide ventilation in critical situations

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 podcast on failed intubation.

PDF notes for Surgery 101 episode on the Difficult Airway.

In this podcast McGill medical student, Kevin Gorsky, will discuss the topic of the Difficult Airway.

After Listening to this podcast, the listener should be able to: