Surgery 101

In this episode , Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Simon Turner discusses Thoracic Trauma. Thoracic trauma is one of the most intimidating situations in all of surgery. The chest contains the heart, lungs and the great vessels, and injury to any of these can quickly result in death if not rapidly corrected. Add to this the fact that the rib cage prevents direct examination of the structures most at risk and a...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Dysphagia and Achalasia

In this episode, Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Simon Turner discusses Dysphagia and Achalasia. Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a common presenting complaint to both primary care physicians and surgeons. Patients may mean several different things when they complain of trouble swallowing, and accordingly the differential diagnosis is large and includes both benign and malignant causes. For these reas...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on GERD and Barrett's Esophagus

In this episode , Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Simon Turner discusses GERD and Barrett's Esophagus. Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, or GERD is one of the most common problems encountered by primary care physicians. It is the number 1 outpatient GI related complaint, and of all the patients with chest pain who have a negative work-up for angina, 50% have symptoms due to GERD. In addition to being common,...

In this episode , Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Simon Turner discusses Lung Cancer. Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide and is the number 1 killer of all cancers. Most patients diagnosed with lung cancer will die of their disease within just a few years, however, with more knowledge about its presentation, screening, diagnosis and treatment, lung cancer can often be identified at a curable stag...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Lung Cancer

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Mediastinal Masses

  In this episode , Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Simon Turner discusses Mediastinal Masses. Imagine that you've ordered a chest x-ray on a patient of yours with shortness of breath. When you look at the x-ray the lungs look normal, but you notice to your surprise that the mediastinum looks quite abnormal. You speak with a radiologist who confirms your suspicions that your patient has a widened mediastinum...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 Episode on Solitary Pulmonary Nodule

In this episode, Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Simon Turner discusses Solitary Pulmonary Nodule. This podcast was written in large part by Dr. Keerit Tauh, a graduate of the University of Alberta medical school and currently a cardiac surgery resident at the University of British Columbia.   The objectives include the:   • Definition • Classification and differential diagnosis • Approach to diagnosis and m...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 Episode Esophageal Cancer

In this episode , Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Simon Turner discusses Esophageal cancer. In this episode Dr. Turner will describe: The presentations of esophageal cancer Diagnosis and most common types of esophageal cancer The different stages and treatment options

This episode will consist of selecting an appropriate treatment plan and conducting 2 follow-up appointments. During the first follow-up appointment, a patient will present for a routine pessary change. Learners will be introduced of how to obtain a focused history, perform a physical examination, and identify any pessary complications. During the second follow-up appointment, a patient will reque...

This episode will be presented from a physician’s perspective. Learners will act as a family physician or a gynecologist in a busy clinic where they will encounter a post-menopausal patient who will present with a sense of pelvic pressure or heaviness. The importance of knowledge about pelvic organ prolapse (POP) will be explained to learners as well as the incidence of the condition. Learners wil...

This episode will explain the origin of pelvic organ prolapse. Learners will be introduced to the anatomy of pelvic floor musculature, connective tissue, and vaginal wall support. The mechanism of pelvic organ prolapse will be explained and sketches of various types of POP will be presented.

Dr. Heimlich and her medical student are working in the Emergency Department at the Royal Bricktoria Hospital one evening when they meet a patient with a condition they have never seen before. They are faced with the important question "Who are you going to call?" Luckily with the help of the General Surgery Team things might be looking up for the patient.

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode Post-Operative Pain

This week resident Danica Kindrachuk talks about Post-Operative Pain. After listening to the podcast learners will be able to: Understand the scope of pain surgical patients experience. Explain the pathophysiology of acute pain. List some benefits of proper post-operative pain control. List the classes of drugs used for acute pain control. List the indications, mechanism of action, and side effect...

PDF Notes on Surgery 101 Episode Regional Anesthesia

This week Anesthesia Residents Urooj Siddiqui explains regional anesthetic. After listening to this podcast learner will be able to: Describe the pain pathway Identify differences between regional and general anesthetics Recognize advancements in Regional Block techniques List different types of regional blocks and their indications Identify contraindications and complications of regional blocks

This week Anesthesia Resident Urooj Siddiqui talks about Local Anesthesia. After listening to the podcast learners will be able to: Describe the pharmacology of local anesthetics Look at the different types of local anesthetics Highlight the different techniques used in local anesthesia Outline the toxicities associated with common local anesthetic agents Recognize the indications for and against...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Local Anesthesa

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 Episode Neuromuscular Blocking Agents

This week Anesthesia resident Urooj Siddiqui talks about Neuromuscular Blocking Agents. After listening to the podcast learners will be able to: Understand pharmacology and physiology of muscle relaxants Discuss classes of neuromuscular blocking agents Know the importance of neuromuscular blockade in practice Comprehend monitoring muscle relaxation Grasp indications and contraindications Review co...