417. History of Forceps
Surgery 101
In this episode, Sunpreet Cheema will take a look at instruments used to hold tissue firmly, through the lens of two more surgical innovators: Emil Theodor Kocher and Oscar Huntington Allis.
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416. The History of Retractors
Surgery 101
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 fourth episode of her ten part series, Sunpreet Cheema explores the fascinating histories of the inventors behind three indispensable surgical retractors: the Senn’s, the Weitlaner and the Balfour.
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415. The History of the Scalpel and Cautery
Surgery 101
Today, medical student Sunpreet Cheema continues her ten part series with episode three, which delves into the surgical history of the scalpel and cautery. This episode considers three surgical lives: Morgan Parker, Charles Russell Bard, and William T. Bovie.
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414. The History of Surgical Scissors - Mayo and Metz
Surgery 101
Today, medical student Sunpreet Cheema explores the fascinating histories of surgical innovators who developed some of our most indispensable surgical instruments - scissors. Specifically, we’ll be looking at the Mayo and Metzenbaum scissors.
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413. The History of Common Surgical Instruments
Surgery 101
In this introductory episode, Dr. White and Sunpreet Cheema discuss the the history of surgery through the lens of surgical instruments. Supreet Cheema provides an introduction to her ten part series by reviewing the Babcock foreceps.
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412. Tympanic Membrane Perforations
Surgery 101
Welcome to this episode of Surgery 101 where we will learn the basics of tympanic membrane perforations. After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: 1. Describe the anatomy relevant to a tympanic membrane perforation. 2. List the mechanisms by which a tympanic membrane perforation can occur. 3. Gather pertinent positives on history and physical exam for a patient presenting with a suspected tympanic membrane perforation. 4. Recognize signs of an emergent presentation. 5. Outline treatment options for a tympanic membrane perforation including surgery.
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411. Nontechnical Skills in Surgery NOTES
Surgery 101
PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Nontechnical Skills in Surgery
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411. Nontechnical Skills in Surgery
Surgery 101
It may come as a surprise that research suggests the biggest opportunity for improvement surgical outcomes lies not in a surgeon’s ability to throw a stitch or find the plane, but in their NONtechnical skills. After this episode, listeners will be able to: • Define and describe the importance of nontechnical skills in improving surgical outcomes • Articulate the NOTSS framework for categorizing nontechnical skills • Identify a personal learning plan to improve nontechnical elements in surgical education
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410. Basic Anesthetic Drugs: Vasopressors and Inotropes
Surgery 101
This is the third and final episode of the series focused on basic anesthetic drugs. In this episode, we will explore 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 indications 3. Describe the mechanism of action for Phenylephrine, Ephedrine, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, and Vasopressin
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410. Basic Anesthetic Drugs: Vasopressors and Inotropes NOTES
Surgery 101
PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Basic Anesthetic Drugs: Vasopressors and Inotropes
info_outlineIn this episode Mauz Asghar, a medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, is joined by his colleague Muaaz Asghar to discuss mandibular fractures.
By the end of this podcast learners should be able to:
● Outline the etiology and epidemiology of mandibular fractures.
● Identify the key clinical features of a mandibular fracture.
● List the key investigations for mandibular fractures.
● Formulate a management plan for a patient with a mandibular fracture.
● Detail the various complications that patients with mandibular fractures may encounter.