Virtual Ward Rounds

A bite-sized podcast on management of Perioperative Clinical Care issues, with a dollop of physiology and a sprinkle of experience

Work-Life Balance in Surgery

In this very special episode, we have Dr Masi of Herself Health https://www.herselfhealth.com/ talking to Sergei and Rosie about work-life balance and the way to improve our physical and mental health. Apologies for the sound quality...

08-06
28:38

Fluids part 4: Basics of Electrolyte management

Serge and Rosie discuss common Na, Ca, Mg and Ph abnormalities and principles of prevention and management. This is our final episode on Fluids and Electrolytes mini-series. Please write to us with questions comments or feedback!

07-23
25:58

Perianal Abscess

Today, Sergei and Dylan are talking about Perianal abscesses - from aetiology, pathophysiology to classification, investigations and treatment. Hosted by Catherine whom some of you might remember as a guest from a number of previous podcasts.. As always, enjoy, comment, subscribe, visit our Instagram page and share with your friends!

07-09
32:02

Large Bowel Obstruction

In this episode Sergei and Suki attempt to tackle the massively complex topic of Large Bowel Obstruction. We are not aiming to be exhaustive or didactic, but rather to provide an overview including causes, presentation and management of this condition. Please let us know if we have achieved our goal or not! 

07-01
37:09

Maintenance Fluids for Surgical Patients

In this episode Sergei and Rosie discuss the basic principles of Maintenance Fluid therapy. This is the third episode in our Fluids mini-series, with Resuscitation fluids and Hypo/Hyperkalaemia episodes already out... Keep your ears peeled for the final episode on Correction of Electrolytes to be published in the near future!

06-26
29:40

Hypo and Hyperkalaemia for Surgeons

A vital episode for a budding surgeon where Catherine and Sergei discuss physiology and consequences of acute hyper and hypokalaemia and how it is treated.. Stay tuned for more episodes addressing fluids and electrolytes coming out soon!

06-18
28:49

Management of Small Bowel Obstruction

This is the second part of our Small Bowel Obstruction series, focusing on Surgical and Non-surgical management. Join Rosie, Suki and Serge do discover the vast variety of approaches to treating a patient with this condition!

06-10
30:14

Diverticular Disease Part 3 - Management

Sergei and Lauren dive deep into the various approaches of emergency and elective management of a patient with diverticulitis. Key concept - Modified Hinchey Classification... here we go!

06-04
23:41

Fluids for Surgeons Part 1: Resuscitation

In this episode, Rosie and Serge discuss the ins and out of Resuscitation Fluids - indications, goals, type and amount of fluids given. Watch out for Maintenance Fluids and Electrolytes in the coming episodes!  Note: 4% Glucose in a 1/5 Saline is no longer recommended for Paediatric fluid resuscitation. Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) is recommended, with 5% Glucose and or K for maintenance.

05-27
25:52

Small Bowel Obstruction part 1

In this back to basics episode, Rosie, Suki and Sergei discuss pathophysiology, presentation and investigations of Small Bowel Obstruction. Keep an eye out for Part 2 focussing on management strategies and surgical approaches.

05-21
24:33

Diverticulitis - Presentation, Investigations and Imaging

This is Part 2 of our Diverticular disease mini-series. In this episode Rosie, Lauren and Serge are discussing typical presentation, investigations and imaging for a patient with suspected diverticulitis. Part 3 will be focussed on complications and treatment.

05-13
22:33

Diverticular Disease Part 1

In this episode Lauren, Rosie and Serge discuss the pathophysiology of Diverticular disease and Diverticulitis. This is Part 1 of a 3-chapter mini-series on Diverticular disease, the next Part will be on typical Presentations and Investigations.

05-06
21:08

Chronic Arterial Disease

Today Rosie, Andrew and Serge discuss pathophysiology, risk factors, presentation, investigation and management of peripheral vascular disease focussing on chronic arterial disease. A high yield refresh topic for medical students and junior doctors alike!

04-29
28:50

Post-operative Pain Relief

In this episode, Rosie and Serge talk about routine post-operative analgesia using stepwise approach AKA the Analgesic ladder.

04-22
23:31

Discharge Against Medical Advice

Today's topic is important for all medical professionals working in hospitals. Patient's that demand to be discharged before their treatment is completed should be assessed and managed to the best of our ability. Anticipation of issues such as alcohol withdrawal, dementia, difficult social circumstances as well as prevention, early recognition and treatment of sepsis and hypoxia - all help in reducing the number of such events. Hosted by Rosie and supported by Catherine and Sergei

04-15
22:54

Empirical Antibiotics for Surgeons

In this episode we talk about choice of antibiotics when the pathogen is yet to be identified. Hosted by Rosie with Catherine as our guest expert on all things pharmacological. 

04-08
21:48

Upper GI bleeding

Another back to basics episode, this time on Upper GI bleeding - recognition, management approaches and prevention. Proudly delivered for your listening pleasure by Melissa and Sergei.

04-01
32:09

Acute Limb Ischaemia

This episode is an overview of Acute Limb Ischaemia - from basic pathophysiology to evaluation and treatment. Our guest is Andrew, a 3rd year medical student with a strong interest in surgery, hosted by Serge...

03-24
26:03

Study Tips for Medical School

Lauren, the co-chair of SANDUS, returns in this episode to discuss some of the approaches to studying the art of medicine, learning and preparing for the exams. Listening to the Virtual Ward Rounds podcast may not get you there alone, but it is a good start!

03-17
18:34

Alternatives to Oral Medications in a Surgical Patient

In this episode Catherine and I discuss the very common issue - what do you do with the patient's oral medications when they are placed Nil By Mouth? Alternative routes of administration, substitute medication or stopping the medication are some of the options we talk about. We also go over several specific examples of medications that should not be simply discontinued. A very useful episode for the intern or the medical student!

03-10
26:35

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