Surgery 101

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode Open Fractures

In this episode, medical student Cory Kwong discusses open fractures. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define an open fracture Describe the epidemiology, etiology, and mechanism of an open fracture Describe the steps for initial management of an open fracture Identify potential complications associated with an open fracture  

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 Episode Fracture Management

In this episode, former medical student Stephanie Lim discusses fracture management. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Identify important features on history and physical exam when dealing with an acute injury Discuss radiographic assessment of fractures Review important terminology related to fractures Discuss principles of immobilization and reduction

In this episode, former medical student Stephanie Lim discusses fracture management. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Identify important features on history and physical exam when dealing with an acute injury Discuss radiographic assessment of fractures Review important terminology related to fractures Discuss principles of immobilization and reduction

In this episode, Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Simon Turner discusses Near-Peer Shadowing. In this episode Dr. Turner will describe: · Different structures of near-peer shadowing · Benefits for both trainees and mentors in the program · Hear about potential challenges

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode Near Peer Shadowing

In this episode , Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Simon Turner discusses Near-Peer Shadowing. In this episode Dr. Turner will describe: ·       Different structures of near-peer shadowing ·       Benefits for both trainees and mentors in the program ·       Hear about potential challenges

In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. Cian O’Kelly discusses the surgical management of an acute ischemic stroke. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: What an ischemic stroke is What treatment options are available Benefits and risks involved in surgical intervention

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode Acute Ischemic Stroke

In this episode , neurosurgeon Dr. Cian O'Kelly discusses the surgical management of an acute ischemic stroke. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: What an ischemic stroke is What treatment options are available Benefits and risks involved in surgical intervention

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 Episode Approach to Back Pain

In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. Andrew Nataraj discusses the approach to back pain. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe the epidemiology of back pain Identify the burden of this disease on the population Differentiate the more common, non-specific back pain from more sinister causes by clinical parameters and red flag observations

  In this episode , neurosurgeon Dr. Andrew Nataraj discusses the approach to back pain. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe the epidemiology of back pain Identify the burden of this disease on the population Differentiate the more common, non-specific back pain from more sinister causes by clinical parameters and red flag observations

In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. Andrew Nataraj discusses the approach to spinal trauma. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Discuss the relevance of spinal trauma Describe the initial management of a patient with a suspected spinal injury List the indicators for imaging and diagnosis using imaging Identify the four most common fracture patterns.

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episiode Approach to Spinal Trauma

  In this episode , neurosurgeon Dr. Andrew Nataraj discusses the approach to spinal trauma. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Discuss the relevance of spinal trauma Describe the initial management of a patient with a suspected spinal injury List the indicators for imaging and diagnosis using imaging Identify the four most common fracture patterns     

In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. Vivek Mehta discusses pediatric brain tumors. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: · Understand the commonality of pediatric brain tumors (PBT) · Describe the most common symptoms seen in children suspected of having a brain tumor · Describe the steps in determining what to do about the tumor · Describe the characteristics associated with the...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 Episode Pediatric Brain Tumors

In this episode , neurosurgeon Dr. Vivek Mehta discusses pediatric brain tumors.   After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: ·       Understand the commonality of pediatric brain tumors (PBT) ·       Describe the most common symptoms seen in children suspected of having a brain tumor ·       Describe the steps in determining what to do about the tumor ·       Describe the characte...

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode Life Threatening Headache

In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. J. Max Findlay and neurosurgery chief resident Dr. Cam McDougall discuss life-threatening headaches. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define the three headaches that can kill a patient

In this episode , neurosurgeon Dr. J. Max Findlay and neurosurgery chief resident Dr. Cam McDougall discuss life-threatening headaches. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define the three headaches that can kill a patient

PDF Notes for the Surgery 101 Lumbar Radiculopathy episode

In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. J. Max Findlay discusses lumbar radiculopathy along his personal experience with this condition. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: · Define “radiculopathy” and “radiculitis” · Discuss the basic features of lumbar radiculopathy · Identify the differences between an L5, S1 and L4 radiculopathy · Discuss treatment opti...