Virtual Ward Rounds

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...

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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...

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!

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!

In this episode we talk needles, threads and suture material for surgical wound closure in the emergency department. Do you want to know if you can use a blunt taper 7-0 polyester suture for your skin laceration? look no further, the answers are in this episode! Catherine returns as our favourite guest and does brilliantly despite the non-pharmacological topic...

In this episode, we are discussing routine post-operative wound management and surgical dressings. We specifically focus on clean surgical skin wounds with only a brief mention of open and dirty wound care. Our guest is the brilliant final year medical student Samira, who will be familiar to you from Iron deficiency anaemia and Thyroidectomy complications episodes...

In this episode we are improving our patient's surgical outcomes by replacing their deficient Iron stores with Iron infusions. Our star guest is Samira whom you might remember from a highly popular Complications of Thyroidectomy episode.

In this episode, Catherine and Sergei discuss an important and sometimes complex topic of stopping anticoagulants prior to surgery. We also talk about bridging anticoagulation, what it is, when and how it is done. A very handy episode for the junior doctor as well as medical student.

In this episode we have Jett and Lauren, the co-Chairs of UNDA Surgical society talking to Wendy about what worked and what didn't in their first year of Medical school. Study tips, flashcards, Anki, study-life balance - the answers you need could well be here... A wealth of information for the new medical students!

On today's episode we discuss some tips and tricks of how to make the daunting task of prescribing medication simpler, easier and less mistake-prone. Wendy and myself are joined yet again by Catherine, a hospital pharmacist with a wealth of experience. Well worth listening to for anyone about to start their internship!

In this episode, the Virtual Ward Rounds team is discussing the very important topic of Discharge planning. Please join us to learn the roles of medical and allied health providers in ensuring safety of the discharged patient, as well as the resources and services available for them in the community.

For our very first episode of the 2022 we are rugby-tackling a large but very important topic of DVT prophylaxis in the perioperative setting. Our guest is Catherine, a medical student with a special talent... or two! Enjoy, subscribe and leave a comment!

In this Christmas Eve Special episode we reflect on the journey since the conception of the Virtual Ward Rounds podcast. We go over some of the highlights, special episodes and very special guests we've had on the show. Please note, we are taking a short break over Christmas and New Year with the 1st episode of 2022 expected to be released on the 14th of January! Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year everyone!

In this high value high impact episode, the penultimate for 2021, we talk about how to manage a Fasting Diabetic patient pre or post-operatively. Starring on the show today is Jo, a pre-intern with an interest in ASMR - if you want to know what it is, listen on!

For our 20-th episode, we talk about the importance of well-written post-operative orders, broken down into Routine, and Patient and Surgery-specific parts. A must-listen for all budding proceduralists....

In this episode we are talking about work up and approach to abdominal pain presentation in the Emergency setting. Our guest is Van, a newly graduated Doctor with interest in Emergency Medicine. We discuss 3 cases: a young female with Right Iliac Fossa pain, a middle-age man with sudden onset severe epigastric pain and fever, and an elderly woman with left lower quadrant pain and loose stools...

Today we talk about fever in a post-operative patient with Wendy and Nathan, who is currently on the wards working as an Assistant in Medicine (AIM), before his Internship starts in 2022. The second half of this episode is a bonus discussion on SIRS and Sepsis that recently had its definition changed, to better reflect our understanding of pathophysiology and outcomes.

On today's podcast we talk about Locuming in Surgery (and in ED). Our guest is Jessica, a Veteran surgical locum and Golf enthusiast....

Together with our host Wendy and our new guest Samira, in this episode we are learning about post-thyroidectomy Bleeding, Hypocalcaemia, RLN and SLN palsy, as well as prevention and management of these complications...

In this episode we are talking to Nathan, a final year medical student fresh after sitting the last exam. Listen in for his invaluable perspective on how to approach the final year at Uni, exam preparation and transition to working as a junior doctor...

In this episode we talk broadly about causes of Diarrhoea in an inpatient setting with our guest Tom and star host Wendy. We briefly touch on C. diff colitis (Pseudomembranous colitis), Toxic Megacolon and High output Ileostomy

Today's guest on our podcast is Lois, a future dermatologist and rashes extraordinaire. We will be talking about how to recognise a rash when you see one, what to do in an Anaphylactic shock and whether to punch, shave or incise for a biopsy! Don't forget to like and subscribe if you enjoy our podcast!

Learn to optimise gut function in the peri-operative period with Early Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol, early post operative small bowel obstruction and paralytic ileus with Sergei, Wendy and our guest for this episode, Gillian...

This week Wendy and Serge talk to Sia, an advanced surgical trainee, about how to get on to surgical training in Australia and New Zealand. We also tackle some of the rumours around surgical training, pre-SET years and work/life balance. As always, enjoy, like and subscribe!

Today we talk about Surgical Site Infections. A common and largely preventable post-operative complication that needs to be recognised early and managed appropriately. Good sterile surgical technique and appropriate prophylaxis are key to preventing SSIs.

Today we discuss one of the surgical staple pathologies - gallstones, biliary colic and cholecystitis. A huge topic and very common presentation both in elective and emergency settings. If you want to know how to diagnose and manage cholecystitis, or what colour gallstones are formed by the liver flukes, listen on!

Today Wendy and Serge are joined by Monica, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, to talk about what to do and how to get the most out of your time in the Operating theatres. A must listen episode before you start your surgical rotation!

Today we're having a wee fun with the busting topic of Urinary Retention. Stay with us to learn all about risk factors, evaluation and management of a patient in Urinary Retention, but when you've got to go, you've got to go!

Learn how to impress your examiner and perform at your best during the OSCE's and discover a few fun facts about Dr Sergei Tsakanov, the creator of the Virtual Ward Rounds!

Learn what Putin, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, cats and work-life balance have to do with success on your surgical rotations...

MTP exists to allow large volume blood product resuscitation while avoiding the lethal triad of coagulopathy, acidosis and hypothermia. In this episode we talk about when and how to initiate MTP, its components (blood products, cryo, adjuncts) and monitoring (blood gases, coags, TEG and ROTEM)

Today we talk about what to write and, importantly, what NOT to write when documenting for Surgical rounds, value of systems and checklists and Airline pilots. In addition to Wendy, our star medical student we have a guest speaker, Aqeel, a surgical resident, as they share their experience and practical points of appropriate and professional documentation...

In this episode we plunge our spoons into the hot (but not too spicy!) topic of perioperative hospital diets! Feast your eager young minds on surgical diets such as Nectar thick Clear fluids or High Protein High Energy, and many many more...

Learn to recognise and manage a nose bleed on the ward or in the Emergency department. Risk factors, anatomical locations and basic approach to management of epistaxis. Please feel free to comment on Twitter or Instagram @virtualwardrounds or via email VirtualWardRounds@gmail.com Photo used under Creative commons licence original can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/chloerae/2307147694/