PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Hemothorax

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Deep Neck Space Infections

In this episode, Dr. Dan O’Connell, an Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck surgeon form the University of Alberta reviews the topic of Deep Neck Space Infections.

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

• Understand the anatomy
• Discuss the physiology and pathophysiology  
• Identify management options
• Understand complications associated with deep neck space infections

In this episode, Dr. Dan O’Connell, an Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck surgeon form the University of Alberta discusses Tonsillectomies.

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

• Understand the important functions of the tonsil
• Discuss indications for tonsillectomy
• Identify post operative management options
• Understand complications associated with a tonsillectomy

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Tonsillectomy.

This video on CBME features a panel discussing the new way of teaching medicine that the Royal College is introducing in Canada for residency programs. The panel features Dr. McBurney, Dr. Payne, and Dr. Styles and is facilitated by MedEd enthusiast Olivia.

In these Otalaryngology Head and Neck Surgery videos, Dr. Kal Ansari, will guide you through a complete examination of the head and neck.

After watching these videos you should be able to:

• Explain the inspection and palpation of the head and neck
• Identify the steps in a nasopharyngoscopy
• Understand the complete ear and nose exam
• Discuss the oral exam
• Review the cranial nerve exam

PDF notes for Surgery 101 episode on Head and Neck Cancer.

In this episode Dr. Jessica Clark, An Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery resident at the University of Alberta, will be discussing head and neck cancer.

After listening to this podcast you could be able to:

• discuss the relevant anatomy
• describe the risk factors
• review the clinical presentations
• briefly discuss the initial work up and treatment options

In this podcast, Dr. Andrew Nataraj, a Neurosurgeon at the University of Alberta will describe an approach to the diagnosis and management of spinal tumors. After listening to this podcast you will be able to:

• Use clinical features and severity of back pain to differentiate between back pain and degenerative disease and that of a tumor.
• Consider investigations, including when and how each test would be considered.
• Discuss the indications for surgery or radiation therapy.
• Understand the differences between metatastic tumors and primary tumors, and why it is important to comprehend.

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Spinal Tumors.

In today’s Podcast, Dr. Tejas Sankar, Neurosurgeon at the University of Alberta, is going to discuss one of the most important topics in neurosurgery, adult brain tumors.

After listening to this podcast you will be able to:

• Discuss the typical signs and symptoms that we see in patients suffering from brain tumors. These are important because they are often shared in common with other neurological conditions, and recognizing them promptly can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment.
• Understand how to confirm the diagnosis of a brain tumor.
• Talk about a general approach to classifying brain tumors. This is important in helping to sort through the very large number of different brain tumor types.
• Broadly discuss how adult brain tumors are treated, and what some of the expected outcomes are.

PDF notes for Surgery 101 episode on Adult Brain Tumors.

PDF notes for Surgery 101 episode on Acute Disc Herniations.

In this episode, University of Alberta Neurosurgeon, Dr. Andrew Nataraj, will review the clinical presentation and approach to management of acute disc herniations in the spine.

After listening to this podcast you will be able to:

• Know the importance of managing an acute disc prolapse
• Discuss the basic approach to acute disc prolapse, including imaging and referral to surgery
• Explain the differential diagnosis of the abrupt onset of a Neurological Deficit
• Describe what Cauda equina syndrome is and how common it occurs
• Understand management of Cauda equina syndrome
• Describe differential diagnosis for acute neurological syndromes
• Review lateral disc herniations

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Severe Head Injuries.

In this episode, Dr. Michael Chow, a Neurosurgeon at the University of Alberta discusses severe head injuries. Head injury is an important cause of morbidity and mortality and represents roughly 9% of all trauma admissions in Canada.  Roughly 8% of all head injury admissions will go on to die.  In this podcast,

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

• Review the classification of a head injury
• Discuss the presentation
• Identify causes of head injuries
• Understand management of head injuries

In this podcast Dr. Adil Ladak, a Plastic Surgeon at the University of Alberta, discusses Hand Injuries. After listening to this podcast you should be able to:

• Classify hand injuries

PDF Notes from Surgery 101 episode on Managing Hand Injuries.

In this episode, Dr. Paul Schembri, a plastic surgeon from the University of Alberta discussed Flexor Tenosynovitis.

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

• Understand the importance of the topic
• Discuss the Pathophysiology
• Recognize the clinical presentation
• Identify the differential diagnosis
• Discuss treatment and complications

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Flexor Tenosynovitis.

In this video Dr. James Wolfli, a plastic surgeon at the University of Alberta, demonstrates how to give a complete physical examination of the face.

After watching this video you should be able to:

• understand how to rule our head/spinal injuries
• describe facial inspections
• comprehend facial sensation in regard to injuries
• test vision during a facial examination
• check the occlusion
• perform facial palpation
• examine the head from a different perspective

In this episode, Dr. Paul Schembri, a plastic surgeon from the University of Alberta explains Necrotizing Skin and Soft Tissue Infections.

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

• Understand the importance of the topic
• Discuss the Pathophysiology
• Recognize the clinical presentation
• Identify the differential diagnosis
• Discuss treatment and management options

PDF Notes on Surgery 101 episode on Necrotizing Fasciitis.

In this video Dr. James Wolfli, a plastic surgeon at the University of Alberta, demonstrates how to give a complete physical examination of the hand.

After watching this video you should be able to:

• test vascularity of the hand
• perform a sensation exam of the hand
• demonstrate how to examine the motor function of the hand