Virtual Ward Rounds

Dr Sergei Tsakanov

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

50 Episodes

Work-Life Balance in Surgery
8/6/2022
28:38
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...
Fluids part 4: Basics of Electrolyte management
7/23/2022
25:58
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!
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Perianal Abscess
7/9/2022
32:02
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!
Large Bowel Obstruction
7/1/2022
37:09
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!
Maintenance Fluids for Surgical Patients
6/26/2022
29:40
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!
Hypo and Hyperkalaemia for Surgeons
6/18/2022
28:49
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!
Management of Small Bowel Obstruction
6/10/2022
30:14
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!
Diverticular Disease Part 3 - Management
6/4/2022
23:41
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!
Fluids for Surgeons Part 1: Resuscitation
5/27/2022
25:52
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.
Small Bowel Obstruction part 1
5/21/2022
24:33
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.

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Virtual Ward Rounds

Dr Sergei Tsakanov

50 Episodes

Work-Life Balance in Surgery

Fluids part 4: Basics of Electrolyte management

Perianal Abscess

Large Bowel Obstruction

Maintenance Fluids for Surgical Patients

Hypo and Hyperkalaemia for Surgeons

Management of Small Bowel Obstruction

Diverticular Disease Part 3 - Management

Fluids for Surgeons Part 1: Resuscitation

Small Bowel Obstruction part 1