Surgery 101

In this episode, Dr Ruth McGaffigan discusses trauma in the pregnant patient. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: describe the assessment and initial management of the pregnant trauma patient outline the changes in bloodwork that are expected to be observed in pregnancy describe the factors which should be considered when ordering X-rays in the pregnant woman  outline the special considerations in anesthesia and surgery in pregnancy Running time 15:15  

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses the topic of enterocutaneous fistula. After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: define what a fistula is describe how to recognize an enterocutaneous fistula list the common causes of enterocutaneous fistula outline the physiological consquences associated with enterocutaneous fistula explain the principles of management of enterocutaneous fistula using the SNAP principle Running time 18:51  

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White explains the topic of damage control surgery. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: explain the concepts underlying damage control surgery list the factors which increase mortality in patients undergoing major emergency surgery describe the important elements of a damage control operation Running time 16:33    

In this episode Dr Dereck Mok discusses the topic of hemorrhoids. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: explain the difference between internal and external hemorrhoids list the common symptoms associated with hemorrhoids outline the important aspects of the history and physical examination in patients with hemorrhoids explain how hemorrhoids are graded describe the management options for the patient with hemorrhoids Running time 23:21

In this episode, Dr Marcia Clark discusses "the nine orthopedic emergencies". After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to identify the urgency of the following conditions, and describe how to recognize each: 1. the septic joint 2. neurovascular compromise to a limb 3. compartment syndrome 4. avascular necrosis 5. progressive neurological deficit 6. dislocated joint 7. the open fracture 8. cauda equina syndrome 9. hemodynamic instability in the trauma patient Running time 14:26

In this episode, Dr Dan Birch gives an introduction to the principles of minimally invasive surgery. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: define minimally invasive surgery list common operations carried out using a minimally invasive approach describe some of the benefits of minimally invasive surgery outline the ways that minimally invasive surgery has changed how the operating room works outline the impact of minimally invasive surgery on the training of surgeons Running time 23:23

In this episode, Dr Shahzeer Karmali discusses surgery for the treatment of morbid obesity. After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: describe recent changes in body weight in the North American population list the diseases associated with morbid obesity define the terms 'overweight', 'obese' and 'severely obese' outline the principles of treatment of morbid obesity outline the principles of surgery for morbid obesity list three operations for morbid obesity describe the evidence base for morbid obesity surgery Running time 23:53 Extra: link to 'Obesity 101'

In this episode, Dr Chris DeGara discusses soft tissue sarcoma. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: list the common types of adult soft tissue sarcoma describe common location and patterns of spread of soft tissue sarcoma describe how soft tissue sarcoma is diagnosed outline the principles of treatment of soft tissue sarcoma Running time 15:36

In this episode, Dr Dan Schiller discusses how to manage the patient with an enlarged lymph node. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: list the areas of the body in which lymph nodes are palpable list the common causes of lymph node enlargement describe the important elements of history and physical examination in the patient with an enlarged lymph node outline the treatement of the patient with an enlarged lymph node Running time: 15:41    

In this episode, Dr David Saliken discusses the topic of compartment syndrome of the limb. After listening to this episode, listeners should be able to: define compartment syndrome and explain why it is a surgical emergency describe the typical presentation of a patient with compartment syndrome outline the treatment of a patient with compartment syndrome list the complications of compartment syndrome Running time: 15:29      

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses missed appendicitis. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: differentiate between simple acute appendicitis and missed appendicitis describe the typical history and physical exam findings in the patient with missed appendicitis describe indications for operative and non-operative management of missed appendicitis list the factors which should be considered when considering interval appendectomy Running time: 18:58    

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White reviews the basic concepts relating to the diagnosis, staging and treatment of rectal cancer. After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: list the typical symptoms of rectal cancer explain the importance of rectal examination in diagnosis outline how rectal cancer is staged describe the information considered when planning treatment for rectal cancer list the operations performed for rectal cancer list the important outcomes of rectal cancer surgery Running time 28:19    

In this episode, Dr Dan Schiller addresses the topic of periampullary and pancreatic cancers. After listening to this podcast, listeners should be able to: explain why doctors need to know about periampullary and pancreatic cancers describe the typical clinical presentation of periampullary and pancreatic cancers list the important features of the history and physical in periampullary and pancreatic cancers outline the treatment and prognosis of patients with periampullary and pancreatic cancers Running time:25:22    

In this episode, Dr Stewart Hamilton discusses the topic of diverticular disease. After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: outline the etiology and epidemiology of diverticular disease differentiate between asymptomatic, symptomatic and complicated diverticular disease describe the presentation of the patient with diverticular bleeding, diverticulitis, fistula formation and diverticular stricture describe the Hinchey classification scheme for diverticulitis describe the medical and surgical management of diverticular disease   Running time 24:56

In this episode, Dr Allan Ho discusses his approach to the ear and to patients with hearing loss. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:     •    describe a simple framework for approaching patients with ear problems     •    outline the important features of the history in patients with hearing loss     •    list four important steps in examination of the ear Running time 13:38

In this episode, Dr Cian O'Kelly covers the topic of carotid stenosis. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:     •    describe the symptoms which are associated with carotid stenosis     •    describe the epidemiology of carotid stenosis and stroke     •    discriminate between a stroke and a transient ischemic attack     •    outline the management of patients with symptomatic and  asymptomatic carotid stenosis     •    describe the medical and surgical management of patients with carotid stenosis Running time: 14:42

In this episode, Dr Cian O'Kelly covers the topic of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: list the risk factors for spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. describe the typical presentation of the patient with a spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. describe the prognosis of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. outline the management and investigation of the patient with a spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. list the indications for surgery in the patient with a spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. Running time: 12:12

In this episode, Dr Cian O'Kelly discusses subarachnoid hemorrhage. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: list the risk factors for subarachnoid hemorrhage and describe the mortality and morbidity of the condition describe the classical presentation of the patient with a subarachnoid hemorrhage list the tests required to make the diagnosis outline the treatment of the patient with a subarachnoid hemorrhage due to intra-cranial aneurysm list the complications associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage   Running time 13:21

In this episode, Dr Max Findlay discusses how to assess the patient in a coma. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: describe the signs of life-threatening coma differentiate global causes of coma from focal causes of coma outline four essential steps in examining a comatose patient Running time 13:39

In this episode, Dr Darci Kiddoo addresses the topics of pediatric urinary incontinence and pediatric urinary tract infection. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: list the causes of urinary incontinence in children describe how to assess the child with urinary incontinence outline features of the presentation which suggest a sinister cause of incontinence describe the treatment of urinary incontinence in children list factors predisposing to urinary tract infection in children describe how to assess the child with urinary tract infection outline the investigation of urinary tract infection in children  describe the treatment of urinary tract infection in children Running time: 16:51