Surgery 101

In this episode, Dr Cliff Sample discusses the topic of post-operative complications. Listen and learn: what sorts of post-op problems you will be called about on the surgical wards how to handle a post-op fever dealing with the post-op patient who has shortness of breath managing post-op chest pain assessing the patient with post-op delirium how to manage a wound dehiscence dealing with post-op o...

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In this episode, Dr James Shapiro discusses surgery of the spleen. Topics covered include: structure and function of the spleen indications for splenectomy preparing a patient for splenectomy surgical approach to the spleen & complications of splenectomy splenic artery aneurysm OPSI (overwhelming post splenectomy infection) Running time: 24:02

In this episode, Dr Bryan Dicken addresses the topic of pyloric stenosis . Listen and learn: why you need to know this what you should look for on history and physical how to treat a child with pyloric stenosis Running time 11:19

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In this episode, Dr Jonathan White addresses the issue of screening for colon cancer. Who should be screened, and how should screening be performed? Learn about: how to identify patients at high, moderate and population risk of colon cancer the role of FOB testing practical advice for patients about to have a colonoscopy Running time: 28:37

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White addresses the problem of abdominal trauma. Topics covered include: assessment of the patient with abdominal trauma indications for urgent surgery uses of DL, FAST and CT scanning management of injuries to the liver, spleen, kidney, GI tract and pancreas Running time: 27:54.

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In this episode, Dr Peter Metcalfe talks about common problems he encounters as a pediatric urologist. Conditions covered include: problems with the foreskin the undescended testicle hypospadias ambiguous genitalia Running time: 25:40

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In this episode, Dr Jaret Olson discusses the conditions of cleft lip and palate. Learning points include: inheritance patterns of the conditions management of problems with feeding, middle ear infections, speech and facial growth Running time: 11:51

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In this episode, Dr Kal Ansari tackles the common problem of epistaxis (bleeding from the nose). Listen and learn about: pathophysiology of the condition important points in the history and physical exam management of the nosebleed indications for packing and referral Running time: 14:40

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses the condition of anal fissure. Listen and learn: the pathophysiology of anal fissure important points in the history and physical differential diagnosis chemical, neurological and surgical management of anal fissure Running time: 22:53

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In this episode, Dr Keith Rourke discusses problems with the prostate. Listen and learn about: the symptoms of BPH key points of the history and physical investigation of BPH medical and surgical treatment of BPH Running time: 23:22

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In this episode, Dr Jonathan White provides a beginner's guide to acute pancreatitis. Learning points include: Recognising the patient with pancreatitis Making the diagnosis Causes of pancreatitis How to manage the patient with pancreatitis Running time: 20:56      

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In this episode, Dr Kal Ansari discusses the symptom of dizziness. Topics covered include: the causes of dizziness regulation of balance management of the patient who is dizzy Running time: 11:10  

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In this episode, Dr Keith Rourke tackles the topic of hematuria. Listen and learn: how should you manage the patient with blood in their pee? where might the blood be coming from? what are the key parts of the history and physical exam? what tests are needed? Running time: 13:26