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This is the 3rd episode of a four-part series covering complications at the time of vaginal delivery. This episode is brought to you by Leah Rusnell a fourth-year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan in Regina. The previous episodes discussed operative vagina delivery and the management of breech deliveries. This episode discusses the delivery of twins and the complications associated...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode #303 on Breech Deliveries

This is the 2nd episode in a 4-part series covering complications at the time of vaginal delivery.  This episode is brought to you by Leah Rusnell a fourth-year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan in Regina. Yesterday, we discussed operative vagina delivery and in this episode, we'll look at the management of breech deliveries. After listening to this episode, learners will be able t...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on operative vaginal delivery.

This is the 1st episode in a 4-part series covering complications at the time of vaginal delivery.  This episode is brought to you by Leah Rusnell a fourth-year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan in Regina. Today we will discuss operative vagina delivery. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: 1. Classify OVDs, also known as operative vaginal deliveries, and disc...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode #301 Management of Acute Cholecystitis

In this episode, we are joined by Vivian Leung,  a 3rd-year medical student from McGill University.  She will be discussing a case titled: "Chloe has a chole", and will be reviewing the management of acute cholecystitis.  Vivian will touch upon the guidelines for antibiotic therapy, indications for urgent cholecystectomy, and the concept of risk stratification, which will serve as key information...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode #300 Zenker's Diverticulum

In the episode 4th-year medical student Kaishan Aravinthan from the University of Saskatchewan discusses an overview of Zenker's Diverticulum. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define the term Zenker's Diverticulum    Identify and list the signs and symptoms of Zenker's Diverticulum    Discuss the role of imaging in diagnosing Zenker's Diverticulum    List and describe the...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode #299 Chronic Rhinosinusitis.

In this episode 4th-year medical student Kaishan   Aravinthan from the University of Saskatchewan discusses an overview of chronic rhinosinusitis. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe the patient presentation of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Identify the key signs and symptoms for the diagnosis of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Differentiate and list the types of medical and surgic...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode #298 Hiatal Hernias.

In this episode, with the help of Dr. Scott Penner, a general surgeon practicing in Cambridge Memorial Hospital, 2nd-year medical student McMaster University student Nivedh Patro discusses an overview of hiatal hernias. After listening to this podcast, listeners should be able to: Define the different types of hiatal hernias Identify the main presenting symptoms of the different types of hiatal he...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode Update: Inflammatory Bowel Disease NOTES

In this podcast, Gaurav Talwar highlights some recent advances in the medical and surgical management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. He will build on the concepts introduced by Dr. White and Dr. Bistritz in their 2012 seven lecture series on IBD, so please be sure to listen to those podcasts as well. By the end of this podcast, you should be able to: Describe recent advances in the m...

Student Yasmin Valji discusses Mediastinal Masses. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: -Describe the anatomy of the mediastinum -List the differential differential diagnosis of mediastinal masses -Describe the clinical presentation of an anterior mediastinal mass -Develop an approach to work up and treatment of mediastinal masses

Student Yasmin Valji discusses chest tube insertion and removal. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: A) List the indications for chest tube insertion B) Describe the proper positioning and insertion technique for tube thoracostomy C) List the complications of chest tube insertion D) Describe the mechanism how the chest drainage system works E) Troubleshoot improperly functio...

The Surgery 101 Team provides some thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Jonathan White, Shannon Erichsen, Michelle Lindberg, Kellie Wright-Tootoosis and Patrick Ciechanski.

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode Postpartum Problems - Postpartum Endometritis NOTES

In this podcast, 4th-year medical student Mandy Litt form the University of Saskatchewan will review postpartum endometritis. After listening to this podcast, you should be able to: Describe the risk factors and pathophysiology of postpartum endometritis Recognize symptoms of the condition Create a differential diagnosis for a postpartum fever and postpartum pelvic pain Construct an effective mana...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Postpartum Problems Series - Postpartum Hypertension 

In this podcast, 4th-year medical student Mandy Litt from the University of Saskatchewan discusses Postpartum Hypertension. After listening to this podcast, you should be able to: • Describe the various forms of hypertension in pregnancy and the postpartum period • Recognize the symptoms of this condition • Create a differential diagnosis of postpartum hypertension • Discuss the treatment options

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode Postpartum Problems - Postpartum Hemorrhage NOTES

In this podcast, 4th-year medical student Mandy Litt from the University of Saskatchewan discusses Postpartum Hemorrhage. After listening to this podcast, you should be able to: • Describe the risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage • Recognize the symptoms of this condition • Create a differential diagnosis of postpartum hemorrhage • Construct an effective management plan and understand methods fo...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode Postpartum Problems Series - Maternal Physiology