Surgery 101

In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. J. Max Findlay discusses lumbar radiculopathy along his personal experience with this condition.

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

· Define "radiculopathy" and "radiculitis"

· Discuss the basic features of lumbar radiculopathy

· Identify the differences between an L5, S1 and L4 radiculopathy

· Discuss treatment options for radiculopathy

These are PDF notes on the Surgery 101 episode Burr Holes and the Craniotomy

In this episode, Dr. Mitch Wilson discusses burr holes and the craniotomy.

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

In this episode, Dr. Mitch Wilson discusses burr holes and the craniotomy.

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

• Define "craniotomy" and "burr holes"
• Identify the common indications for a craniotomy
• Describe the seven steps to a craniotomy

These are the PDF notes for the Surgery 101 episode on Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

In this episode, Dr. Jenny Souster from the division of Neurosurgery at the University of Alberta, discusses normal pressure hydrocephalus.

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

In this episode, Dr. Jenny Souster from the division of Neurosurgery at the University of Alberta,discusses normal pressure hydrocephalus.

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

• Define NPH
• Identify the symptoms of NPH
• Describe the pathophysiology of NPH
• Describe how to diagnose a patient as having NPH
• Describe how to treat NPH

These are the PDF notes for the Surgery 101 episode on ectopic pregnancy.

In this episode, medical student Lindsay Benoit discusses ectopic pregnancy.

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

In this episode, medical student Lindsay Benoit discusses ectopic pregnancy.

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

• Identify Ectopic Pregnancy through
• • Pathophysiology
  • History
  • Physical Exam
  • Diagnostic Tests
• Know about the different treatment options and when they are appropriate