Today we talk about Surgical Site Infections. A common and largely preventable post-operative complication that needs to be recognised early and managed appropriately. Good sterile surgical technique and appropriate prophylaxis are key to preventing SSIs. 

Today we discuss one of the surgical staple pathologies - gallstones, biliary colic and cholecystitis. A huge topic and very common presentation both in elective and emergency settings. If you want to know how to diagnose and manage cholecystitis, or what colour gallstones are formed by the liver flukes, listen on!

Today Wendy and Serge are joined by Monica, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, to talk about what to do and how to get the most out of your time in the Operating theatres. A must listen episode before you start your surgical rotation!

Today we're having a wee fun with the busting topic of Urinary Retention. Stay with us to learn all about risk factors, evaluation and management of a patient in Urinary Retention, but when you've got to go, you've got to go!

Learn how to impress your examiner and perform at your best during the OSCE's and discover a few fun facts about Dr Sergei Tsakanov, the creator of the Virtual Ward Rounds!

Learn what Putin, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, cats and work-life balance have to do with success on your surgical rotations...

MTP exists to allow large volume blood product resuscitation while avoiding the lethal triad of coagulopathy, acidosis and hypothermia. In this episode we talk about when and how to initiate MTP, its components (blood products, cryo, adjuncts) and monitoring (blood gases, coags, TEG and ROTEM)

Today we talk about what to write and, importantly, what NOT to write when documenting for Surgical rounds, value of systems and checklists and Airline pilots. In addition to Wendy, our star medical student we have a guest speaker, Aqeel, a surgical resident, as they share their experience and practical points of appropriate and professional documentation...

In this episode we plunge our spoons into the hot (but not too spicy!) topic of perioperative hospital diets! Feast your eager young minds on surgical diets such as Nectar thick Clear fluids or High Protein High Energy, and many many more...

Learn to recognise and manage a nose bleed on the ward or in the Emergency department. Risk factors, anatomical locations and basic approach to management of epistaxis. Please feel free to comment on Twitter or Instagram @virtualwardrounds or via email [email protected]

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