Surgery 101

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

• describe the innervation of the female reproductive system,

• identify that pain is often perceived by patients undergoing office gynecological procedures,

• outline factors associated with increased pain perception during office gynecologic procedures,

• describe evidence-based techniques to reduce pain during gynecologic procedures, including pelvic exams, IUD placement, and endometrial biopsy.

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Pain Management in Outpatient Gynecological Procedures

In this episdoe we will explore Thyroid Eye Disease.

You may also hear this topic referred to as thyroid orbitopathy or Graves’ orbitopathy, but today we will use the overarching umbrella term of Thyroid Eye Disease.

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

1. Explain the anatomy and pathophysiology behind thyroid eye disease

2. Recognize signs and symptoms of thyroid eye disease

3. List treatment options for thyroid eye disease, including surgical options

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Thyroid-Associated Orbitopathy (Thyroid Eye Disease)

In this episdoe we will explore Thyroid Eye Disease.

You may also hear this topic referred to as thyroid orbitopathy or Graves' orbitopathy, but today we will use the overarching umbrella term of Thyroid Eye Disease.

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

1. Explain the anatomy and pathophysiology behind thyroid eye disease

2. Recognize signs and symptoms of thyroid eye disease

3. List treatment options for thyroid eye disease, including surgical options

This episode will cover practical tips for recognizing and managing eye trauma. We will look at foreign bodies and globe rupture.

Today’s learning objectives:

1. Intraocular foreign body: take an effective history and select appropriate imaging depending on the type of foreign body.

2. Globe rupture: recognize that this also an ophthalmic emergency, and recognize signs that may indicate an open globe.

This episode will cover practical tips for recognizing and managing eye trauma. We will look at foreign bodies and globe rupture.

Today's learning objectives:

1. Intraocular foreign body: take an effective history and select appropriate imaging depending on the type of foreign body.

2. Globe rupture: recognize that this also an ophthalmic emergency, and recognize signs that may indicate an open globe.

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Ocular Trauma 2: Intraocular Foreign Bodies and Globe Rupture

In this episode of Surgery 101 where we will cover practical tips for recognizing and managing eye trauma.

This week’s episode will cover lacerations and compartment syndrome.

For today, our objectives are:

1. Eyelid lacerations: recognize if these involve the eyelid margin or the canalicular system, and recognize why medial lid lacerations are often the most concerning.

2. Orbital compartment syndrome: recognize signs of this ophthalmic emergency and explain why a lateral canthotomy and cantholysis is the urgent procedure of choice.

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Ocular Trauma 1: Lid Lacerations and Orbital Compartment Syndrome