Surgery 101

This week we are joined by 4th year University of Ottawa student Zuhaib Mir who will be discussing Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis. This podcast was created as a collaborative effort between Surgery101, LearnENT, and the Canadian Society of Otolarygology-Head & Neck Surgery as part of a special series of topics on primary care otolaryngology. After this podcast you will be able to: Understand the importance of the topic Define Acute bacterial Rhinosinusitis and discuss the relevant anatomy Describe the risk factors associated Describe the clinical presentation and differential diagnosis Recommend treatment for ABRS, including complications and when you should refer to OHNS

This week we are joined by 4th year University of Ottawa student Zuhaib Mir who will be discussing Otitis Externa. After this podcast you will be able to: Discuss the relevant anatomy and pathophysiology of Otitis Externa Understand the risk factors associated Describe the clinical presentation and diagnosis Review Differential diagnosis Recommend treatment for Acute Otitis Media, including when you should refer to OHNS Outline possible complications and reasons for referral

This week we are joined by 4th year University of Ottawa student Zuhaib Mir who will be discussing Chronic Otitis Media. After this podcast you will be able to: Discuss relevant anatomy Explain the pathophysiology associated Understand the risk factors Review the presentation and diagnosis Discuss treatment options Consider complications and reasons for referral

This week we are joined by 4th year University of Ottawa student Zuhaib Mir who will be discussing Acute Otitis Media. After this podcast you will be able to: Define Acute Otitis Media Understand the Pathophysiology and risk factors of Acute Otitis Media Describe the clinical presentation and differential diagnosis Recommend treatment for Acute Otitis Media, including when you should refer to OHNS Outline possible complications of Acute Otitis Media

In this episode 4th year medical student, Dalia Bibr, from the University of Toronto explains the different types of infertility, investigations, and treatment. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Define infertility and discuss the difference between primary and secondary infertility Discuss the etiology of infertility with a focus on female factors that can contribute to infertility Review the common investigations and treatments used for infertility including medical and surgical options

In this episode 4th year medical student, Dalia Bibr, from the University of Toronto explains the different options available for female contraception. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Discuss a systematic approach to the different options available for contraception Discuss in depth the most common or recommended options for female contraception Review the factors to consider to be able to counsel women about the options that are consistent with their lifestyle and beliefs

In this episode 4th year medical student, Dalia Bibr, from the University of Toronto guides us through the topic of Spontaneous Abortion.  After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Understand what qualifies as a spontaneous abortion and what the different types are Understand the different maternal and fetal factors that can increase a patient's risk Discuss the typical clinical manifestations and finding on physical exam Explore the common investigations Discuss the different management strategies, future implications and counselling strategies

In this episode 4th year medical student, Dalia Bibr, from the University of Toronto discusses Uterine Fibroids. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: 1. Understand what a leiomyoma is and the different types 2. Discuss clinical presentation and risk factors 3. Understand the particular investigations that contribute to diagnosis 4. Understand and know when to execute different management strategies

In this episode 4th year medical student, Dalia Bibr, from the University of Toronto guides us through the topic of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Understand what AUB is and establish a systematic approach to the differential Focus in on AUB in the postmenopausal population; endometrial cancer until proven otherwise Understand the broad differential and tackle ways to address it through early investigations Discuss what the appropriate diagnostic tools are for AUB and specifics on endometrial cancer

In this episode 4th year medical student, Dalia Bibr, from the University of Toronto guides us through the topic of Ruptured Ovarian Cyst. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Understand about the different types of cysts Consider important questions to ask on history Discuss which physical exam maneuvers, laboratory investigations and imaging modalities are useful for diagnosis and management Discuss the different management strategies between uncomplicated and complicated rupture

In this episode 4th year medical student, Dalia Bibr, from the University of Toronto takes us through a Gynecological history. After listening to this podcast the listener should be able to take a complete Gynecological history. The elements of the history include: Menstrual History Sexual History Past Obstetrical History Patient Medical History (Medications, Allergies) Past Surgical History Family History Social Support

In this episode 4th year medical student, Dalia Bibr, from the University of Toronto defines the topic of Obstetrics and Gynecology and its history, introduces us to the topics she will covers in her 8 part O&G series. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Discuss a little of the breadth of Obstetrics and Gynecology as a specailty with a focus on Gynecology and explain what to expect in clerkship Discuss the relevance of the topics covered in the next few podcasts and their application to everyday medicine/clerkship Discuss the history of the beginnings and evolution of gynaecology as a specialty

In this episode Pathologist, Dr. Tyler Rouse, talks about special techniques and the future of pathology. Objectives: Special stains IHC – diagnostic and prognostic Molecular pathology

In this episode Pathologist, Dr. Tyler Rouse, guides us through the pathology report, including key information, and tips for helping out the pathologist. Objectives: Review the various components of the path report (clinical history – don’t hold out!) Synoptic reports and the TNM classification system How can I help the pathologist (garbage in, garbage out)

In this episode Pathologist, Dr. Tyler Rouse, takes us through the steps of how how tissue is turned into a slide. The objectives include: Go through the basic steps of how surgical tissue becomes a slide Understand the importance of specimen handling and selection of sections Learn how the sections are processed into slides Pink and blue: the H&E

In this episode Pathologist, Dr. Tyler Rouse, explains 3 ways in which specimens removed during surgery are sent to pathology and the rationale behind each process. The objectives include: Fixed – how most specimens are sent to pathology and why; Fresh – scenarios where a surgeon might send the tissue without fixation; Frozen – covering intra-operative pathology consults – how this works, and some examples.

In this episode Pathologist, Dr. Tyler Rouse, gives an overview of what Pathology is and how is related to surgery and many other specialties. The objectives include: Who are pathologists? What do they do? How are pathologists involved in patient care?

In this episode, Anthony Vo, a 4th year medical student from the University of Alberta discusses two common types of skin cancer; Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC). The objectives for both BCC and SCC include: Overview of each type of skin cancer Review of the characteristics and presentation Discussion of treatment options Prevention and follow-up

In this episode, Kerry Atkins, a 4th year medical student from the University of Alberta discusses one of the simplest and high yield diagnostic tests: the punch biopsy.  The objectives include: An overview of the different skin biopsy techniques and when they are appropriate Indications and contraindications of the procedure Materials required And step by step instructions on how to perform a punch biopsy

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 also hampers attempts at control of injuries. Thankfully, most immediately life threatening thoracic injuries can be reliably identified using little more than your eyes, ears and hands, if you know how to do it. The objectives for Thoracic Trauma include the: Assessment Identification of life-threatening injuries Intervention Diagnosis and treatment