Surgery 101

In this episode, Dr. Dan O’Connell, an Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck surgeon form the University of Alberta discusses Tonsillectomies. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Understand the important functions of the tonsil Discuss indications for tonsillectomy Identify post operative management options Understand complications associated with a tonsillectomy

In this episode, Dr. Dan O'Connell, an Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck surgeon form the University of Alberta discusses Tonsillectomies. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:  Understand the important functions of the tonsil Discuss indications for tonsillectomy Identify post operative management options Understand complications associated with a tonsillectomy

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Tonsillectomy.

This video on CBME features a panel discussing the new way of teaching medicine that the Royal College is introducing in Canada for residency programs. The panel features Dr. McBurney, Dr. Payne, and Dr. Styles and is facilitated by MedEd enthusiast Olivia.

This video on CBME features a panel discussing the new way of teaching medicine that the Royal College is introducing in Canada for residency programs. The panel features Dr. McBurney, Dr. Payne, and Dr. Styles and is facilitated by MedEd enthusiast Olivia.

In these Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery videos, Dr. Kal Ansari, will guide you through a complete examination of the head and neck. After watching these videos you should be able to: Explain the inspection and palpation of the head and neck Identify the steps in a nasopharyngoscopy Understand the complete ear and nose exam Discuss the oral exam Review the cranial nerve exam

In these Otalaryngology Head and Neck Surgery videos, Dr. Kal Ansari, will guide you through a complete examination of the head and neck. After watching these videos you should be able to: Explain the inspection and palpation of the head and neck Identify the steps in a nasopharyngoscopy Understand the complete ear and nose exam Discuss the oral exam Review the cranial nerve exam    

PDF notes for Surgery 101 episode on Head and Neck Cancer.

In this episode Dr. Jessica Clark, An Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery resident at the University of Alberta, will be discussing head and neck cancer. After listening to this podcast you could be able to: discuss the relevant anatomy describe the risk factors review the clinical presentations briefly discuss the initial work up and treatment options

In this episode Dr. Jessica Clark, An Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery resident at the University of Alberta, will be discussing head and neck cancer. After listening to this podcast you could be able to: discuss the relevant anatomy describe the risk factors review the clinical presentations briefly discuss the initial work up and treatment options

In this podcast, Dr. Andrew Nataraj, a Neurosurgeon at the University of Alberta will describe an approach to the diagnosis and management of spinal tumors. After listening to this podcast you will be able to: Use clinical features and severity of back pain to differentiate between back pain and degenerative disease and that of a tumor. Consider investigations, including when and how each test wou...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Spinal Tumors.

In this podcast, Dr. Andrew Nataraj, a Neurosurgeon at the University of Alberta will describe an approach to the diagnosis and management of spinal tumors. After listening to this podcast you will be able to: Use clinical features and severity of back pain to differentiate between back pain and degenerative disease and that of a tumor. Consider investigations, including when and how each test wou...

In today’s Podcast, Dr. Tejas Sankar, Neurosurgeon at the University of Alberta, is going to discuss one of the most important topics in neurosurgery, adult brain tumors. After listening to this podcast you will be able to: Discuss the typical signs and symptoms that we see in patients suffering from brain tumors. These are important because they are often shared in common with other neurolo...

PDF notes for Surgery 101 episode on Adult Brain Tumors.

In today's Podcast, Dr. Tejas Sankar, Neurosurgeon at the University of Alberta, is going to discuss one of the most important topics in neurosurgery, adult brain tumors. After listening to this podcast you will be able to: Discuss the typical signs and symptoms that we see in patients suffering from brain tumors. These are important because they are often shared in common with other neurological...

PDF notes for Surgery 101 episode on Acute Disc Herniations.

In this episode, University of Alberta Neurosurgeon, Dr. Andrew Nataraj, will review the clinical presentation and approach to management of acute disc herniations in the spine. After listening to this podcast you will be able to: Know the importance of managing an acute disc prolapse Discuss the basic approach to acute disc prolapse, including imaging and referral to surgery Explain the different...

In this episode, University of Alberta Neurosurgeon, Dr. Andrew Nataraj, will review the clinical presentation and approach to management of acute disc herniations in the spine. After listening to this podcast you will be able to: Know the importance of managing an acute disc prolapse Discuss the basic approach to acute disc prolapse, including imaging and referral to surgery Explain the different...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Severe Head Injuries.

In this episode, Dr. Michael Chow, a Neurosurgeon at the University of Alberta discusses severe head injuries. Head injury is an important cause of morbidity and mortality and represents roughly 9% of all trauma admissions in Canada. Roughly 8% of all head injury admissions will go on to die. In this podcast, After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Review the classification of...

In this episode, Dr. Michael Chow, a Neurosurgeon at the University of Alberta discusses severe head injuries. Head injury is an important cause of morbidity and mortality and represents roughly 9% of all trauma admissions in Canada.  Roughly 8% of all head injury admissions will go on to die.  In this podcast, After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Review the classification...

In this podcast Dr. Adil Ladak, a Plastic Surgeon at the University of Alberta, discusses Hand Injuries. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Classify hand injuries

PDF Notes from Surgery 101 episode on Managing Hand Injuries.

In this podcast Dr. Adil Ladak, a Plastic Surgeon at the University of Alberta, discusses Hand Injuries. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Classify hand injuries