Students of Surgery

Martin Brand
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Students of Surgery

An overview of surgical topics aimed at medical students coming to their clinical surgery rotations, as well as refreshers for early career medical doctors working in surgical departments. These podcasts provide core knowledge of topics, providing a platform to commence deeper learning.

  1. EPISODE 31

    Trauma surgery Lightning and lightning associated injuries

    In this episode Professor Martin Brand interviews Professor Ryan Blumenthal, senior specialist forensic pathologist and associate professor at the University of Pretoria’s Department of Forensic Medicine. His chief field of interest is the pathology of trauma of lightning. His book 'Autopsy - Life in the trenches with a forensic pathologist from Africa' (Jonathan Ball Publishers) launched August 2020 and became a non-fiction best-seller in South Africa and his eight-part documentary “Lightning Pathologist” aired 9 November 2020 to 20 November 2020, and was viewed by over 2.2 million people. In this podcast Professor Blumenthal explains how ligntning causes injuries and dispels several myths of this not uncommon cause of trauma in South Africa.

    18 min

  2. EPISODE 32

    Trauma surgery Electropathology- the pathology of electricity

    Join Martin Brand as he interviews electricity guru, Professor Ryan Blumenthal, Forensic pathologist at the University of Pretoria. Professor Blumenthal has a deep interest in electricity and how it casues trauma, from your kitchen kettle to high voltage power lines, many of the myths of electricity are debunked in this episode.

    14 min

  3. EPISODE 33

    Internship training: how to conduct yourself as a doctor

    In this podcast we discuss HPCSA internship training requirements with Mr Jerry Mayaba, attorney for MacRobert's Attorney's, and what is required for an intern doctor to be successfully signed off as an independent practicioner. Attached to the podcast are various HPCSA published documents relevant to Internship.

    10 min

  4. EPISODE 34

    Informed consent and other medicolegal principles

    We discuss informed consent, who can give consent and various ethical principles with Mr Jerry Mayaba, an attorney specialising in medicolegal litigation with MacRoberts Attorneys. Attached to the podcast are various HPCSA published douments relevant to consent and ethical medical practice.

    28 min

  5. EPISODE 35

    Trauma surgery Approach to the trauma patient

    Using ATLS principles, trauma surgeon Dr Barbaro Monzon, discusses the approach to a trauma patient in the emergency room. The primary, secondary and tertiary surveys are dealt with. Attached to the podcast is a summary sheet which includes links to useful free online claculators ect..

    23 min

  6. EPISODE 36

    Trauma Surgery Radiology investigations in the resusitation room

    In this podcast we discuss the indications of x-rays, eFAST, CT scans, contrast studies and other investigations. Attached to the podcast is a PDF with links to additional resources.

    24 min

  7. EPISODE 37

    HPB Gallstones and their complications

    In this podcast we discuss the types and pathogenesis of gallstones as well as their complications with Dr Hendri Pretorius.

    24 min

  8. EPISODE 38

    HPB Primary liver cancers

    In this episode Dr Hendri Pretorius tells us about primary liver cancers, focusing on hepatocellular cancer.

    14 min
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An overview of surgical topics aimed at medical students coming to their clinical surgery rotations, as well as refreshers for early career medical doctors working in surgical departments. These podcasts provide core knowledge of topics, providing a platform to commence deeper learning.

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  • Creator
    Martin Brand
  • Episodes
    48
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Martin Brand
  • Show Website
    Students of Surgery

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