Surgery 101

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

PDF notes for Surgery 101 episode on the 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:

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.

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:

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

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Pectus Deformities.

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on 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:

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.