The History of Retractors
Retracting tissues is an essential part of surgery. We need to be able to hold the wound open so you can see and operate on deeper structures. In this…
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The History of the Scalpel and Cautery
Today, medical student Sunpreet Cheema continues her ten part series with episode three, which delves into the surgical history of the scalpel and cau…
The History of Surgical Scissors – Mayo and Metz
Today, medical student Sunpreet Cheema explores the fascinating histories of surgical innovators who developed some of our most indispensable surgical…
The History of Common Surgical Instruments
In this introductory episode, Dr. White and Sunpreet Cheema discuss the the history of surgery through the lens of surgical instruments. Supreet Chee…
Tympanic Membrane Perforations
Welcome to this episode of Surgery 101 where we will learn the basics of tympanic membrane perforations. After listening to this podcast…
Nontechnical Skills in Surgery
After this episode, listeners will be able to: • Define and describe the importance of nontechnical skills in improving surgical outcomes • Articulate…
Small Bowel Malignancy
After this episode, listeners should be able to: 1) Understand the basic anatomy, physiology, and function of the small bowel 2) List the types and co…
Basic Anesthetic Drugs: Vasopressors and Inotropes
After listening to this episode, you will be able to: 1. Outline the role of vasopressors 2. List the 5 main vasopressors used in the OR and their ind…
Basic Anesthetic Drugs: Maintenance & Emergence
After listening to this episode, you will be able to: 1. Define the goals of the maintenance phase of anesthesia 2. Define Minimum Alveolar Concentrat…
Basic Anesthetic Drugs: Introduction & Induction
After listening to this episode, listeners will be able to: 1. Describe the 4 components of a general anesthetic 2. List the 3 phases of anesthesia 3.…
Facial Nerve Palsy Part 2
The objective of the podcast is the following: ● Develop an approach to the history and physical examination of patients with facial nerve pals…
Facial Nerve Palsy Part 1
After listening to this podcast learners will be able to: 1. Describe the basic function of the facial nerve 2. Outline a differential diagnosis for f…
Cholesteatoma
In this episode Mauz Asghar, a second medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, is joined by colleague Maauz Asghar, a first year medical stu…
Mandibular Fractures
In this episode Mauz Asghar, a medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, is joined by his colleague Muaaz Asghar to discuss mandibular fractu…
Herpetic Whitlow Infection
In this episode 2nd-year medical student Mauz Asghar from the University of Saskatchewan, will be talking about Herpetic Whitlow infection. After list…
Felon Infection
After listening to today’s podcast learners should be able to: 1. Identify the key features on history and physical examination of felon …
Skier’s Thumb
After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: Describe the relevant anatomy surrounding skier thumb injuries. Outline the mechanism of …
Morbidity and Mortality
This video on Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) features a medical student learning about what M&M ACTUALLY is from Dr. McBurney. No, doctors are …