Surgery 101

Here is the PDF for episode 73.

In this episode, Kevin Mowbrey discusses the physiology of wound healing. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: outline how the body responds to a wound list the three stages of wound healing explain the processes, cell types, and duration of each phase of wound healing Running time 11:59

Here is the PDF for episode 72.

Here are the PDF Notes for episode 71.

In this episode, Dr Keith Rourke discusses genito-urinary trauma.  After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: list some of the causes of hematuria in the setting of a suspected genito-urinary injury outline the investigations required of these patients describe the basic management of a patient with renal, bladder, urethral and external genital trauma Run time 16:22

Here are the PDF Notes for episode 70.

In this podcast, Dr Keith Rourke discusses the signs, symptoms and the differential diagnosis of an acute kidney stone episode.  After listening, learners will be able to: describe some of the imaging studies available to diagnose renal and ureteral calculi list the classes of some of the medications effective for treating the pain of renal colic discuss some of the treatment options for all calcu...

In this episode, Dr Keith Rourke discusses scrotal pathologies.  After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: list the common conditions that lead to both painless and acutely painful scrotal swelling describe how to investigate a scrotal mass outline scrotal conditions that require urgent urological assessment Running time 14:16  

Here are the PDF notes for episode 69.

In this episode, Dr Keith Rourke discusses the diagnosis and management of erectile dysfunction. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: define erectile dysfunction outline its diagnosis, and the risk factors associated with the condition list the first, second, and third line treatment options for ED discuss the contraindications to the use of PDE-5 inhibitor Running time 14:45

Here are the PDF notes for episode 68.

In this episode, Dr Keith Rourke discusses the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: discuss early detection of prostate cancer explain what PSA is list the treatment options for prostate cancer in its early and advanced forms explain how spinal cord compression can occur in the setting of metastases Running time 16:40

Here are the PDF notes for episode 66.

Here are the PDF notes for episode 67.

In this episode, Dr Keith Rourke discusses urinary tract infections.   After listening to this episode, listeners will be able to: - describe the signs, symptoms and treatment of bacterial cystitis and pilonephritis - develop an approach to treating patients with both complicated and asymptomatic urinary tract infections - discuss the treatment of patients with recurrent bacterial cystitis - descr...

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses how students can maximize learning from their surgical cases. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: describe tips for practising your history-taking, physical examination and consultation skills list some simple tools that can enhance learning outline effective study strategies that can be applied in clerkship explain how to be a...

Here are the PDF notes for episode 65.

Here are the PDF notes for episode 64.

In this episode, Simon Byrns discusses rounding on surgical patients. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: describe why rounds are important and what they must produce explain how to prepare for rounding in surgery list common questions to ask the surgery patient and describe how to examine the surgery patient write up daily progress notes and orders using SOAP and DAVID ou...

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses how students can make the most of learning in the surgical clinic. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Explain the role of outpatient/clinic work in surgical practice List the opportunities and challenges of learning in this environment Describe simple tips for maximizing learning in this environment Outline the use of SNAPPS in...

Here are the PDF notes for episode 63.

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White offers tips on how students should present their surgical cases to the surgical team. After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: explain why presentation skills are important on the surgery team demonstrate a simple strategy to summarize the key points of a surgical case succinctly distinguish between presenting as Recorder, Interpreter and Mana...

Here are the PDF notes for episode 61.

Here are the PDF notes for episode 62.

In this special episode, Dr Jonathan White presents Grand Rounds in Surgery from the Department of Surgery at the University of Alberta on September 9, 2011 on the topic of " The Future of Surgical Education ". Running time 43:16. Format: enhanced podcast, best viewed using iTunes (click in the Now Playing window at bottom left to see images). Please note that all views expressed are Dr White's, a...