Update: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Management
In this podcast, Gaurav Talwar highlights some recent advances in the medical and surgical management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. I w…
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What is a Physician Assistant?
What is a Physician Assistant? In this episode Cindy Gilmore, a Physician Assistant (PA) from the General Surgery service at the Misericordia Communit…
Guide to Laparoscopic Surgery: Cooking Laparoscopy
After watching this video, students will be able to: 1. Explain the concept of laparoscopic surgery. 2. Identify and explain the role of the basic equ…
Guide to Laparoscopic Surgery: Driving Laparoscopy
After watching this video, students will be able to: 1. Describe the anatomy of the laparoscopic camera. 2. Demonstrate set up of the laparoscopic cam…
Dr Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: Meet The Team
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs introduce Alex to the OR team. Explaining everyone’s role as part of the team. This wor…
Dr Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: Scissors
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex how to properly use surgical scissors. This work is licensed under a Creative Comm…
Dr Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: Sutures
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex about all the different kinds of sutures available and what they are used for. Thi…
Dr Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: Clamps and Vessels
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex about Clamps and Blood vessels. Including anatomy and proper uses. This work is li…
Dr Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: Tissue Handling
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex the different methods to handle tissue during an operation. This work is licensed …
Dr Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: Alex’s First Day
After a discouraging first day in the OR Thumbs and Dr. Scalpel help Alex feel more comfortable during his surgery clerkship. This work is licensed un…
Dr Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: Dealing with Bleeding
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex about different techniques for dealing with bleeding in the operating room. This w…
Dr Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: Incisions and Retraction
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex about the different incisions and retraction in the operating room. This work is l…
Dr Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: The Scalpel
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex about the scalpel. Including how the mount the scalpel, different types of blades,…
Dr Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: Introduction to Surgical Instruments
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex about the various surgical instruments used in the operating room. This work is li…
Dr. Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: Steps of an Operation
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs guide Alex through the steps of an operation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons …
Dr Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: Safe Surgery Checklist 2
Welcome back to Muppet Surgery! In this episode, Dr Scalpel and Thumbs explore the mysteries of the Safe Surgery Checklist with the rest of the team i…
Safe Surgery Checklist 1: Pre-op Briefing
Welcome back to Muppet Surgery! In this episode, Dr Scalpel and Thumbs explore the mysteries of the Safe Surgery Checklist with the rest of the team …
Muppet Surgery: Who’s Who in the OR – Medical Students
In this episode of ‘Muppet Surgery’, Thumbs talks to some medical students about what it’s like to be in the operating room for the first time. …
Muppet Surgery: Who’s Who in the OR – Nurses
In this episode of ‘Muppet Surgery’, Thumbs talks to some OR nurses about their work in the operating room, and about what it’s like…
Muppet Surgery: How to Scrub
In this episode of ‘Muppet Surgery’, Thumbs shows us how to dress for the operating room, and how to scrub. This work is licensed under a …
Muppet Surgery: How to Transfer a Patient in the OR
In this episode of ‘Muppet Surgery’, Thumbs shows us how the OR team safely transfers a patient from their bed to the operating room table…
Muppet Surgery: Who’s Who in the OR – The Surgeon
In this episode of ‘Muppet Surgery’, Thumbs talks to a surgeon about his work in the operating room, and about what it’s like to liv…
Muppet Surgery: Who’s Who in the OR – Surgery Residents
In this episode of ‘Muppet Surgery’, Thumbs talks to two surgery residents about their work in the operating room, and about what it’…
Muppet Surgery: Who’s Who in the OR – Anesthesiologists
In this episode of ‘Muppet Surgery’, Thumbs talks to two anesthesiologists about their work in the operating room. This work is licensed u…
Muppet Surgery: What’s What in the Operating Room
In this episode of ‘Muppet Surgery’, Thumbs and Dr Scalpel take us inside an operating room to look at the various pieces of equipment we …
Muppet Surgery: The Operating Room
In this episode of ‘Muppet Surgery’, Thumbs and Dr Scalpel discuss how the operating room fits in the work of the hospital. This work is l…
How to Avoid Fainting in the OR
In this episode, Dr Tammy Morris discusses tips to stay on your feet in the OR. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Understand …
Learning in the Operating Room
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White provides a guide for students learning in the operating room. After listening to this episode, learners will be abl…
Working on a Surgical Team
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White provides a guide for students working on the surgical team. After listening to this episode, learners will be able …