Cardiac Tamponade
Today, we will go over what cardiac tamponade is, how it results, and most importantly, how we diagnose and treat it. After listening to this podcast,…
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Rib Fractures
Today, we will learn how to diagnose and treat patients who have sustained rib fractures, as well as gain some practical knowledge on how to identify …
The Whipple Procedure
By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to: • explain the surgical anatomy of the pancreas • describe the essential elements of the Whipple…
Renal Colic
This episode was created by Katie Du, with content expertise provided by Dr. Trevor Schuler. By the end of today’s episode, the learner will be…
Preoperative Medication Optimization
It goes without saying that surgeries come with a significant stress on the body, it is therefore imperative that patients, particularly those with si…
Pain Management in Outpatient Gynecological Procedures
After listening to this podcast, you will be able to: • describe the innervation of the female reproductive system, • identify that pain is often perc…
Thyroid-Associated Orbitopathy (Thyroid Eye Disease)
Welcome to this episode of Surgery 101 where we will explore Thyroid Eye Disease. You may also hear this topic referred to as thyroid orbitopathy or G…
Ocular Trauma 2: Intraocular Foreign Bodies and Globe Rupture
In this episode of Surgery 101 we will cover practical tips for recognizing and managing eye trauma. We will look at foreign bodies and globe ruptur…
Reflections on Surgical History
In this final episode, medical student Sunpreet Cheema and Dr. White reflect upon the surgical innovations and innovators discussed in this ten-part s…
History of Surgical Innovator Dr. Sebastian – Interview with Dr. Duncan
This episode features and interview with Dr. Carol Duncan who discusses her great grandfather’s connection to surgical innovation. Dr. Si…
The History of Suction Devices
In this episode Sunpreet Cheema and Surgery 101 will explore the fascinating histories of the inventors behind three indispensable surgical suction de…
The History of Handheld Forceps
In this episode medical student Sunpreet Cheema explores the fascinating histories of the inventors behind two handheld surgical forceps: DeBak…
The History of Clamps
During an operation, it’s common to have to put a clamp on blood vessels in preparation for suturing. In this episode Sunpreet Cheema will review a fe…
The History of Forceps
In this episode, we will take a look at instruments used to hold tissue firmly, through the lens of two more surgical innovators: Emil Theodor Kocher …
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…
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 …