Surgery 101

In this episode Todd Penney discusses the diagnosis and management of patients with pilonidal sinus. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: explain what a pilonidal sinus is outline the pathophysiology and risk factors for pilonidal sinus disease describe the symptoms and signs of pilonidal sinus disease list the treatment options for the patient with pilonidal sinus disease Running time 15:41

In this episode (part 2 of 2), surgeons, residents and medical students discuss why they chose to pursue a career in surgery. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: list common reasons for considering a career in surgery Running time 19:12 Music courtesy of Christopher R. Baker 
(used under a Creative Commons License).

In this episode (part 1 of 2), surgeons, residents and medical students discuss why they chose to pursue a career in surgery. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: list common reasons for considering a career in surgery Running time 17:09 Music courtesy of Christopher R. Baker 
(used under a Creative Commons License).

In this episode, Dr Shaheed Merani discusses the principles of informed consent. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: list the components of informed consent Outline the information which must be provided to a patient who is giving informed consent Describe how informed consent can be documented Explain how consent is handled in the unconscious patient who needs life-saving surgery Running time 22:46

In this episode, Kevin Mowbrey discusses the basic management of a patient with a wound. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: describe the important elements of the history and physical examination in the patient with a wound explain how a wound should be prepared for closure list the three general methods of wound closure Running time 11:06

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

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

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 calculi describe some of the basic principles of stone prevention Running time 19:44

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  

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

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

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 - describe the diagnosis and treatment of patients with an obstructed urinary tract infections   Running time 17:12

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 self-directed learner describe how to learn from the patients you see Running time 18:23

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 outline how to share findings with the rest of the surgical healthcare team Running time 16:18

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 outpatients Running time 22:12

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 Manager Running time 21:51  

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, and that any images displayed are used for educational purposes under the protection of fair use; all copyrights remain with the original copyright holders. Updated version September 15, 2011: images should now display properly.

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses how to use the findings of history & physical examination to make a diagnosis, order tests and generate a treatment plan for the surgical patient. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:     •    Describe the RIME framework of medical student development.     •    Describe how to make a differential diagnosis using key features and medical knowledge.     •    List the common tests employed in surgical diagnosis, and explain their rational use.     •    Use the DAVID framework to make a treatment plan.     •    Describe how a consult note is written. Running time 22:08

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses the abdominal examination. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:     •    Explain how to prepare for the abdominal examination     •    Describe the IPPA system of abdominal examination     •    Describe a number of simple tips to improve each step of the abdominal examination Running time 20:15

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses the approach to examining the surgical patient. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Explain the role of physical examination in the diagnostic process Describe how to alleviate patients' concerns about physical examination Outline the sequence of steps in a typical physical examination Describe the importance of observation, vital signs and analgesia in the physical examination Describe the importance of having a systematic approach to the physical examination Running time 19:25