Here are the PDF notes for episode 43.

Here are the PDF notes for episode 42.

In this episode, Dr Chris DeGara discusses soft tissue sarcoma. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to:

• list the common types of adult soft tissue sarcoma
• describe common location and patterns of spread of soft tissue sarcoma
• describe how soft tissue sarcoma is diagnosed
• outline the principles of treatment of soft tissue sarcoma

Running time 15:36

Here are the PDF Notes for episode 41.

In this episode, Dr Dan Schiller discusses how to manage the patient with an enlarged lymph node. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to:

• list the areas of the body in which lymph nodes are palpable
• list the common causes of lymph node enlargement
• describe the important elements of history and physical examination in the patient with an enlarged lymph node
• outline the treatement of the patient with an enlarged lymph node

Running time: 15:41

Here are the PDF notes for episode 40.

In this episode, Dr David Saliken discusses the topic of compartment syndrome of the limb.

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

• define compartment syndrome and explain why it is a surgical emergency
• describe the typical presentation of a patient with compartment syndrome
• outline the treatment of a patient with compartment syndrome
• list the complications of compartment syndrome

Running time: 15:29

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses missed appendicitis.

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

• differentiate between simple acute appendicitis and missed appendicitis
• describe the typical history and physical exam findings in the patient with missed appendicitis
• describe indications for operative and non-operative management of missed appendicitis
• list the factors which should be considered when considering interval appendectomy

Running time: 18:58

Here are the PDF notes for episode 39.

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White reviews the basic concepts relating to the diagnosis, staging and treatment of rectal cancer.

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

• list the typical symptoms of rectal cancer
• explain the importance of rectal examination in diagnosis
• outline how rectal cancer is staged
• describe the information considered when planning treatment for rectal cancer
• list the operations performed for rectal cancer
• list the important outcomes of rectal cancer surgery

Running time 28:19

Here are the PDF notes for episode 38.

In this episode, Dr Dan Schiller addresses the topic of periampullary and pancreatic cancers.

After listening to this podcast, listeners should be able to:

• explain why doctors need to know about periampullary and pancreatic cancers
• describe the typical clinical presentation of periampullary and pancreatic cancers
• list the important features of the history and physical in periampullary and pancreatic cancers
• outline the treatment and prognosis of patients with periampullary and pancreatic cancers

Running time:25:22

We have had a little attention in the media this week, so we thought we should provide a list of all the places where we have noticed Surgery 101 popping up.

Enjoy!

Jon

http://www.imedicalapps.com/2011/03/surgeon-101-itunes-podcasts/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+iMedicalApps+%28iMedicalApps%29

http://www.folio.ualberta.ca/article.cfm?v=100462&i=102419&a=2

http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/03/30/edmonton-surgical-podcasts.html?ref=rss

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/health/Where+doctor+always/4524719/story.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMr-YVrD5nk

http://www.edmontonsun.com/news/edmonton/2011/03/29/17799831.html

http://rjkoopmans.blogspot.com/

http://www.expressnews.ualberta.ca/en/NewsArticles/2011/03/UofAteachinginitiativegoesviral.aspx

http://news.ca.msn.com/local/edmonton/article.aspx?cp-documentid=28190867

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/u-profs-teaching-notes-global-20110330-095400-504.html

http://www.leaderpost.com/health/Where+doctor+always/4524719/story.html

http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Medical+students+around+globe+tune+into+Edmonton+doctor+podcasts/4524830/story.html

http://story.canadastandard.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/71df8d33cd2a30df/id/44196323/

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/opinion/blogs/Medical+students+around+globe+tune+into+Edmonton+doctor+podcasts/4524830/story.html

http://psychologyofmedicine.blogspot.com/

http://www.calgaryherald.com/technology/Medical+students+around+globe+tune+into+Edmonton+doctor+podcasts/4524830/story.html

Here are the PDF notes for episode 37.

Here are the PDF notes for episode 36.

In this episode, Dr Stewart Hamilton discusses the topic of diverticular disease.

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

• outline the etiology and epidemiology of diverticular disease
• differentiate between asymptomatic, symptomatic and complicated diverticular disease
• describe the presentation of the patient with diverticular bleeding, diverticulitis, fistula formation and diverticular stricture
• describe the Hinchey classification scheme for diverticulitis
• describe the medical and surgical management of diverticular disease

 
Running time 24:56

In this episode, Dr Allan Ho discusses his approach to the ear and to patients with hearing loss.

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

    •    describe a simple framework for approaching patients with ear problems
    •    outline the important features of the history in patients with hearing loss
    •    list four important steps in examination of the ear

Running time 13:38

Here are the PDF notes for episode 34.

In this episode, Dr Cian O'Kelly covers the topic of carotid stenosis.

After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:
    •    describe the symptoms which are associated with carotid stenosis
    •    describe the epidemiology of carotid stenosis and stroke
    •    discriminate between a stroke and a transient ischemic attack
    •    outline the management of patients with symptomatic and  asymptomatic carotid stenosis
    •    describe the medical and surgical management of patients with carotid stenosis

Running time: 14:42

In this episode, Dr Cian O'Kelly covers the topic of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage.

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

• list the risk factors for spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage.
• describe the typical presentation of the patient with a spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage.
• describe the prognosis of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage.
• outline the management and investigation of the patient with a spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage.
• list the indications for surgery in the patient with a spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage.

Running time: 12:12

Here are the PDF notes for episode 33.

Here are the PDF notes for episode 32.

In this episode, Dr Cian O'Kelly discusses subarachnoid hemorrhage.

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

• list the risk factors for subarachnoid hemorrhage and describe the mortality and morbidity of the condition
• describe the classical presentation of the patient with a subarachnoid hemorrhage
• list the tests required to make the diagnosis
• outline the treatment of the patient with a subarachnoid hemorrhage due to intra-cranial aneurysm
• list the complications associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage

Running time 13:21

In this episode, Dr Max Findlay discusses how to assess the patient in a coma. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:

• describe the signs of life-threatening coma
• differentiate global causes of coma from focal causes of coma
• outline four essential steps in examining a comatose patient

Running time 13:39

Here are the PDF notes for episode 31.