PDF Notes for Episode on Vocal Fold Paralysis

At the end of this episode, you will be able to:

• List the common etiologies of vocal fold paralysis
• Recognize the common presentations of vocal fold paralysis
• Explain the process to diagnose vocal fold paralysis
• Describe the management and treatment options for vocal fold paralysis

PDF Notes for Episode on Distal Radial Fractures

After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:

• Describe the typical clinical presentation of distal radius fractures
• Outline the diagnosis and management of the patient with distal radius fractures

PDF Notes for Episode on Pituitary Adenomas

By the end of this podcast, you

• Outline the anatomy and physiology of the pituitary gland and the pathophysiology of pituitary tumours
• Describe the clinical presentation of pituitary adenomas, including endocrine and mass effect signs and symptoms
• Classify pituitary adenomas, based both on size and hormonal dysfunction
• List clinically useful investigations, including bloodwork and imaging.
• Build a robust differential diagnosis
• Describe management options, including medical, surgical and radiotherapy options and the pros and cons of each those

PDF Notes for the Episode on Hysterectomy

After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to:

• List the reasons for which hysterectomies are done
• Outline the types of hysterectomies
• Outlines the route of hysterectomy and factors to consider when choosing route of hysterectomy
• Outline the advantages and disadvantages of the various surgical approaches
• List the pre-operative steps taken before a hysterectomy
• List the potential complications of hysterectomies

After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:

• Describe what a composite tissue flap is.
• Broadly describe the different ways of categorizing flaps.
• Detail the main differences between a random pattern flap and axial pattern flap.
• Provide examples of flaps and their uses.
• Outline the post-operative management of flaps.

PDF Notes for Episode on Principles of Composite Tissue Flaps

PDF Notes for Episode on Nerve Repair and Grafting (Part 2)

After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:

• Differentiate the timing of repair for nerve injuries taking into account the acuity and mechanism of injury.
• Describe the investigations available to help diagnose a nerve injury.
• List the potential management options for a neuroma.
• Describe the basic principles of nerve grafting and reconstruction.
• Outline the recovery and expected outcomes of someone who has undergone a nerve repair.

PDF Notes for Episode on Nerve Repair and Grafting (Part 1).

After listening to this first episode, learners will be able to:

• Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of nerves.
• Describe what Wallerian degeneration is and provide the basics of peripheral nerve regeneration.
• Describe a basic approach to history taking after a peripheral nerve injury.
• Describe the classification of nerve injuries using the Seddon and Sunderland classifications.

PDF Notes for Episode on Basics of Microsurgery

After listening to this first episode, learners will be able to:

• Define what microsurgery is and provide examples of its applications.
• Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of blood vessels.
• Describe the initial approach to managing a laceration to the hand/wrist.
• List the basic tools and solutions you would find on the microsurgical field.
• Describe some of the basic principles of microvascular repair.

PDF Notes for Approach to Liver Masses

At the end of the episode you will be able to:

• Understand how a focal liver lesion may present
• Develop a differential diagnosis of benign and serious causes for focal liver lesions
• Describe the diagnostic workup and potential management plans for a focal liver lesion

PDF Notes for Episode on Merkel Cell Carcinoma

After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to:

• Describe common etiologies of MCC
• List risk factors for MCC
• Recognize classic presentation of MCC
• Develop a differential diagnosis for an asymptomatic growing nodule
• Outline the diagnostic work-up for MCC
• Describe therapeutic options for MCC

PDF Notes for Episode on Colon Cancer Emergencies (Part 3)  

By the end of this episode, you will be able to;

• Recognize and diagnose acute GI bleeding secondary to colon cancer.
• Develop an approach to acute bleeding with a good understanding of the different treatment modalities available.

PDF Notes for Episode on Colon Cancer Emergencies (Part 2)

By the end of the episode, you will be able to;

• Understand the pathophysiology of bowel perforation secondary to colon cancer and how it may present.
• Demonstrate an approach to diagnosis and management of bowel perforation.
• Be familiar with the different treatment techniques, for such emergencies.

PDF Notes for Episode on Colon Cancer Emergencies (Part 1)