Surgery 101

After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe a general approach to gun shot wounds (or GSW) in the Trauma Bay or Emergency Department. Explain the difference between low velocity and high velocity guns. Describe the pathophysiology and common patterns of injury in gunshot wounds. Identify medical and surgical management principles for GSW.

PDF Notes for the Episode on Gun Shot Wounds (GSW)

After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe a general approach to gun shot wounds (or GSW) in the Trauma Bay or Emergency Department. Explain the difference between low velocity and high velocity guns. Describe the pathophysiology and common patterns of injury in gunshot wounds. Identify medical and surgical management principles for GSW.

After listening to this podcast, you should be able to: Define the term “epidural hematoma” Differentiate epidural hematomas from other intracranial hemorrhages. Review the clinical presentation and diagnostic approach to patients presenting with epidural hematoma List the differential diagnosis of epidural hematoma Recognize complications of epidural hematoma and post-operative compli...

PDF Notes for Episode on Epidural Hematoma

After listening to this podcast, you should be able to: Define the term "epidural hematoma" Differentiate epidural hematomas from other intracranial hemorrhages. Review the clinical presentation and diagnostic approach to patients presenting with epidural hematoma List the differential diagnosis of epidural hematoma Recognize complications of epidural hematoma and post-operative complications

After listening to this podcast, you should be able to: Define chronic pancreatitis Identify the main causes and pathophysiology behind chronic pancreatitis Identify the main presenting symptoms of chronic pancreatitis Describe the workup and investigations for chronic pancreatitis Describe the treatment plan for chronic pancreatitis, including surgical and non-surgical options

PDF Notes for Episode on Chronic Pancreatitis.

After listening to this podcast, you should be able to: Define chronic pancreatitis Identify the main causes and pathophysiology behind chronic pancreatitis Identify the main presenting symptoms of chronic pancreatitis Describe the workup and investigations for chronic pancreatitis Describe the treatment plan for chronic pancreatitis, including surgical and non-surgical options  

After listening to this podcast listeners should be able to: Discuss the impact of a significant medical event on someone’s life Recognize that our actions can have an impact on a patient’s life forever Identify what inclusive medicine is and why it is important Describe the history of inclusive medicine Identify what you can do to create an inclusive profession

PDF Notes for the episode on Inclusive Medicine.

After listening to this podcast listeners should be able to: Discuss the impact of a significant medical event on someone's life Recognize that our actions can have an impact on a patient's life forever Identify what inclusive medicine is and why it is important Describe the history of inclusive medicine Identify what you can do to create an inclusive profession

After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe the basic physiology of skin grafts. List the indications for skin grafting. Explain the differences between STSG and FTSG, as well as their respective advantages/disadvantages. List the complications that can occur from skin grafting. Outline the post-operative care and expected outcomes of a patient with a recent skin graft.

PDF Notes for Episode on Skin Grafts

After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe the basic physiology of skin grafts. List the indications for skin grafting. Explain the differences between STSG and FTSG, as well as their respective advantages/disadvantages. List the complications that can occur from skin grafting. Outline the post-operative care and expected outcomes of a patient with a recent skin graft.

Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS). After listening to this podcast, listeners will be able to: Define and recognize SBS in post-surgical patients Describe the pathophysiology of SBS List prognostic factors for SBS Describe the basis and indications for medical and surgical therapy for SBS.  

PDF Notes for Episode on Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS)

Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS). After listening to this podcast, listeners will be able to: Define and recognize SBS in post-surgical patients Describe the pathophysiology of SBS List prognostic factors for SBS Describe the basis and indications for medical and surgical therapy for SBS.  

The parathyroid glands are important organs implicated in the regulation of calcium and phosphate homeostasis. Due to their small size, complicated physiology and variable location they proved difficult for early clinicians and scientists to fully understand. Today, disease of the parathyroid glands is a commonly recognized endocrine disorder that is often managed surgically. By the end of this po...

PDF Notes for the Surgery 101 Episode on Parathyroid Disease and Surgery.

The parathyroid glands are important organs implicated in the regulation of calcium and phosphate homeostasis. Due to their small size, complicated physiology and variable location they proved difficult for early clinicians and scientists to fully understand. Today, disease of the parathyroid glands is a commonly recognized endocrine disorder that is often managed surgically. By the end of this po...

Obstructive sleep apnea or OSA is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder. Repetitive collapse of the upper airway during sleep causes obstructive apneas, hypopneas, and sleep fragmentation. OSA is distinguished from central sleep apnea which is attributable to an underlying neurological cause. The prevalence of OSA estimated between 1.5-4 percent and is more common in older males. In thi...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 Episode on Surgical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea or OSA is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder. Repetitive collapse of the upper airway during sleep causes obstructive apneas, hypopneas, and sleep fragmentation. OSA is distinguished from central sleep apnea which is attributable to an underlying neurological cause. The prevalence of OSA estimated between 1.5-4 percent and is more common in older males. In thi...

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) attempts to restore normal physiologic function of the sinuses via correction of underlying anatomical abnormalities and obstruction. The term functional refers to strategies aimed at preserving the natural drainage pathways of the sinuses. It is important to note that FESS does not cure sinonasal disease but rather facilitates the healing process by impr...