In this episode Dr Troy Bornes discusses the diagnosis and management of patients with fractures of the hip. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
- describe the typical mechanism of hip fracture
- list the risk factors for hip fracture
- outline how hip fractures are classified, distinguishing intra-capsular from extra-capsular fractures
- describe how patients with hip fractures are assessed and managed
- outline the outcomes of hip fracture treatment
Running time 12:15
Here is the PDF for episode 80.
In this episode Dr Dennis Djogovic discusses the treatment of shock. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
- define "shock"
- list the four categories of shock
- outline common causes of shock
- describe treatment of the patient with shock
Running time 16:33
Here is the PDF for episode 79.
A special enhanced podcast episode, with a presentation from the recent Technology & the Future of Medicine course at the University of Alberta.
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.
In this episode Alyzee Sibtain discusses the diagnosis and management of patients with bowel obstruction. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
- recoginse the signs and symptoms of small bowel obstruction and large bowel obstruction and relate them to the underlying pathophysiology
- describe how to investigate the patient with bowel obstruction
- describe typical X-ray changes in the patient with bowel obstruction
- outline the initial management of the the patient with bowel obstruction
- list indications for surgery in the patient with bowel obstruction
Running time 17:35
This is the PDF for episode 78.
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
Here is the PDF for episode 77.
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
Here are the PDF notes for episode 74.
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
Here is the PDF for episode 73.
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
Here is the PDF for episode 72.
Here are the PDF Notes for episode 71.
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
Here are the PDF Notes for episode 70.
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
Here are the PDF notes for episode 69.
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
Here are the PDF notes for episode 68.