403. Herpetic Whitlow Infection

In this episode Mauz Asghar, a second medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, is joined by colleague Maauz Asghar, a first year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan.  By the end of this podcast learners should be able to: ● Outline the etiology of Cholesteatoma, ● Identify the key clinical features of a Cholesteatoma patient, ● List the key investigations to diagnose a Cholesteatoma, ● Formulate a management plan for a Cholesteatoma patient, and ● Detail the various complications that patients with Cholesteatoma may encounter

In 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.

In this episode 2nd-year medical student Mauz Asghar from the University of Saskatchewan, will be talking about Herpetic Whitlow infection.  After listening to today's podcast learners should be able to: ● Identify the key features on history and physical examination of Herpetic Whitlow. ● Understand the pathophysiology of Herpetic Whitlow. ● List the pertinent investigations for a suspected Herpetic Whitlow. ● Outline the management for Herpetic Whitlow.

This episode is brought to you by Mauz Asghar,  a second-year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan. Today we will be talking about Felon infection. This podcast was written and produced with the expert opinion from Dr. Adil Ladak from the University of Alberta Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Department. Today we will be talking about a specific type of hand infection called felon infection, which is an infection of the fingertip.   After listening to today's podcast learners should be able to:   1. Identify the key features of history and physical examination of felon infection  2. Outline the pathophysiology of felon infection.   3. List the complications of felon infection.   4. List the pertinent investigations for a felon infection.   5. Outline the management for afelon infection.    

 Mauz Asghar is a second year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan.  This podcast was written and produced with the expert opinion from Dr. Adil Ladak from the University of Alberta Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Department.   After listening to this podcast learners should be able to:   1. Describe the relevant anatomy surrounding skier thumb injuries.   2. Outline the mechanism of injury associated with Skier Thumb injury.   3. Identify the difference between a Gamekeeper thumb vs Skier thumb injury   4. Identify the key features of history and physical examination suggestive of Skier Thumb injury?   5. List the investigations that are pertinent to a Skier thumb injury.   6.Outline surgical and non surgical options for treatment of Skier Thumb and the indications for both.    

In this final episode of the opthalmology series, University of Alberta students Kim Papp and Nourseen Aboelnazar discuss strabismus.  Learners will review the basics of this ocular disease that is commonly seen in pediatrics but can affect any patient. After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: Define strabismus  Describe the anatomy relevant to strabismus List causes of strabismus Categorize different types of strabismus Explain amblyopia as a consequence of untreated strabismus Describe surgical and non-surgical management options for strabismus

  This is the 4th episode in a 5-part series on opthamalogy.  This episode is on Corneal Transplant, which is sometimes called keratoplasty or a corneal graft.  After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: 1. Describe the relevant anatomy of the cornea. 2. List indications for corneal transplant. 3. Match common indications for corneal transplant with which type of surgery may be most appropriate.    

This is the 3rd episode in a 5-part eye series.  This episode is brought to you by University of Alberta students Kim Papp, a 4th year medical student and Divya Goel a 2nd year medical student. Today we will discuss orbital fractures which are fractures of the bony eye socket. After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: 1. Describe the anatomy relevant to an orbital fracture. 2. Gather pertinent positives on history and physical exam for a patient presenting with a suspected orbital fracture. 3. Explain the danger of muscle entrapment and how to diagnose this. 4. Outline treatment options for orbital fractures, including surgery.

This is the 2nd episode in a 5-part eye series.  This episode is brought to you by Kim Papp, a 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta. Today we will discuss glaucoma and learn the basics of this common ocular disease. By the end of this podcast the listener will be able to: Describe the eye anatomy relevant to glaucoma Understand the pathophysiology, symptoms, and management options for open angle glaucoma Understand the pathophysiology, symptoms, and management options for acute angle closure glaucoma List other causes of glaucoma

This is the 1st episode in a 5-part Ophthalmology Series.  This episode is brought to you by Kim Papp, a 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta. Today we will discuss eye Fundamentals, where we will learn basics of the anatomy and physiology of the eye.  By the end of this podcast you should be able to: Name the major structures of the eye  Describe the function of these structures Relate these to common surgeries done in and around the eye