Surgery 101

PDF Notes on Surgery 101 episode on Pediatric Neck Masses

In this episode with the help of Dr. Bryan Dicken, Pediatric General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Alessia Gallipoli discusses pediatric neck masses and some ways to approach this very broad differential diagnosis. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Identify the three major categories pediatric neck masses Be able to use a stepwise approach to narrow down your differe...

PDF Notes on Surgery 101 episode on Intussusception

In this episode with the help of Dr. Bryan Dicken, Pediatric General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Alessia Gallipoli discusses intussusception, an important cause of bowel obstruction in young children. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Define intussusception Be able to recognize the signs and symptoms in a patient you think might have intussusception Identify some k...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Hirschsprung's Disease.

In this episode with the help of Dr. Bryan Dicken, Pediatric General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Alessia Gallipoli discusses Hirschsprung's disease, a condition affecting the large bowel that causes difficulty in passing stool and can lead to obstructive symptoms, most commonly in young infants. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Define Hirschsprung's Disease and un...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 Episode on Pediatric Appendicitis.

In this episode with the help of Dr. Bryan Dicken, Pediatric General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Alessia Gallipoli discusses one of the most common indications for emergency surgery in a young person – acute appendicitis. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Define appendicitis and understand its importance in the pediatric population Recognize some of the challenges...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Approach to Pediatric Bowel Obstruction.

In this Surgery 101 video episode, 4th year medical student Alessia Gallipoli provides an introduction to the broad differential diagnosis of bowel obstruction in pediatric patients. After listening to this episode, you should be able to: 1. Describe the assessment of the child with intestinal obstruction 2. List the common causes of intestinal obstruction in the child 3. Develop an approach to na...

PDF note on Surgery 101 podcast Surgical Ethics.

In this episode Marie Gojmerac, medical student at the University of Alberta discusses ethics. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Define Ethics Understand how ethics come into play in surgery Discuss the ethical tool kit and how to use it through a real case

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PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode Post-Operative Orders

In this episode, 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta, Mark Rockley talks about post-operative orders.  Although this topic is important for any surgical team member, this podcast will be tailored for medical students. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Discuss the importance of prudent post-operative orders. Describe the core components of post-operative order...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Acute Mesenteric Ischemia.

In this episode Susie Youn, a medical student at the University of Alberta, will discuss acute mesenteric ischemia.  After listening to this episode you should be able to: Describe the pathophysiology of this condition Understand the presentation of acute mesenteric ischemia Explain the work-up Review the management of acute mesenteric ischemia

PDF notes for Surgery 101 episode on the Head and Neck Exam.

In this episode, 4th year medical student, Allison Edwards guides of through a complete Head and Neck examination. A complete head and neck exam is an important skill for any physician to master. While family doctors, pediatricians, emergency physicians and otolaryngologists will use this skill the most, you never know when a family member is going to ask you "oh, and can you look in my ear?" All...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Pectus Deformities.

In this episode Nikytha Antony, Medical Student from the University of Alberta (in collaboration with Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Bryan Dicken) discusses Pectus Deformities. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Define pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum Describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology of pectus deformities Recognize the symptoms that might be present on initial presenta...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Negative Pressure Wound Therapy.

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Aya Musbahi, a General Surgery trainee from Newcastle, United Kingdom, who will be talking about about the use of wound vacuums and negative pressure wound therapy. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Define negative pressure wound therapy Understand how negative pressure wound therapy works Describe clinical applications Explain indications...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 Episode on Septic Arthritis

In this episode 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta, Michael Goplen, discusses septic arthritis. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Describe the presentation of septic arthritis Understand the etiology Explain a complete physical exam and history of suspected septic arthritis Recognize the diagnosis and management