Surgery 101

  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    

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 two most common pediatric brain tumors

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 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 options for radiculopathy

In this episode, Dr. Mitch Wilson discusses burr holes and the craniotomy. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define “craniotomy” and “burr holes” Identify the common indications for a craniotomy Describe the seven steps to a craniotomy

  In this episode, Dr. Jenny Souster from the division of Neurosurgery at the University of Alberta,discusses normal pressure hydrocephalus. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define NPH Identify the symptoms of NPH Describe the pathophysiology of NPH Describe how to diagnose a patient as having NPH Describe how to treat NPH

In this episode, medical student Lindsay Benoit discusses ectopic pregnancy. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Identify Ectopic Pregnancy through Pathophysiology History Physical Exam Diagnostic Tests Know about the different treatment options and when they are appropriate

In this episode, Dr Bin Zheng discusses simulation and its application in surgical education. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: ·      List the types of knowledge, skills and attitudes that can be taught using simulation ·      Describe the main types of simulation models ·      Outline the main advantages of simulation and attributes of an effective simulation program  

In this episode, Alexi Millman discusses priapism. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to identify priapism as a surgical emergency, discriminate between ischemic and non-ischemic types, and describe the etiology, presentation and management of the condition.  

In this episode, Alexi Millman discusses Peyronie’s disease. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to describe the etiology, presentation and management of the condition.  

In this episode, Alexi Millman discusses penile fracture. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to identify penile fracture as a surgical emergency, and describe the etiology, presentation and management of the condition.  

In this episode, Alexi Millman discusses paraphimosis. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to identify paraphimosis as a surgical emergency, and describe the etiology, presentation and management of the condition.  

In this episode, Alexi Millman discusses phimosis. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to describe the etiology, presentation and management of the condition.  

In this two-part episode, medical student Danica Kindrachuk discusses ophthalmology and its signature operation of cataract surgery. After listening to the part 2 of this episode, learners will be able to: List the indications, risks, and benefits of cataract surgery Understand how cataract surgery is performed Learn some really interesting, fun facts about the eye  

In this two-part episode, medical student Danica Kindrachuk discusses ophthalmology and its signature operation of cataract surgery. After listening to the first part of this episode, learners will be able to: Define cataract and understand its pathophysiology Describe anterior eye anatomy with a particular focus on the lens List five types of cataracts and their presentations Know the features on history and physical exam that would make a person suspect cataracts  

In this short episode, Dr Jonathan White reviews progress on the Surgery 101 project.

In this episode, Dr Jeremy Stone considers the parallels between medicine and the aviation industry.

In this episode, Shannon Erichsen, Charlotte Chan & Peter Jaffray discuss the recent collaboration between Surgery 101 and the School of Business at the University of Alberta. 

  In this episode, Dr Chris Decker discusses the use of checklists and mnemomics in the care of post-operative surgery patients. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe the use of checklists and mnemonic memory aids in the care of surgical patients Define DAVID’s PAW, WOLF and TOIL