Surgery

History
 Abdominal pain
 Location of abdominal pain
 Characteristics of abdominal pain
 Musculoskeletal pain
 Rectal pain
 Past medical history
 Past surgical history
 Anticoagulation status
 Current medications
 Past surgical complications
Physical exam
 Auscultation, percussion and palpation of abdomen
 Voluntary/ involuntary rigid abdomen
 Rebound tenderness
 Hernia exam
 Distended abdomen
 Rectal exam
 Assess of hemorrhoids
 Peripheral vascular disease assessment
 Pedal pulses
 Superficial masses
 Organomegaly
 Abscess
Basic Concepts
 Emergent surgery
 Urgent surgery
 Elective surgery
 Pre-op evaluation of a patient
 Post-op management
 Medical vs surgical management
 Diet management of pre-op and post-op patient
 Post-op complications
 Post-op infection
 Post-op fever
 Fluid management
 Gall bladder disease
 Biliary tree disease
 Liver disease
 GI bleed
 Small and large bowel obstruction
 Volvulus
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  Intussusception
 Appendicitis
 Colon cancer
 Hernias
 Bowel perforation
 Bariatric surgery
 Abscesses
 Foreign body removal
 Mass removal
 Sterile technique
 Hemorrhage control
 Trauma
 Pain management
 Wound assessment
Diagnostic/therapeutic
 Ultrasound modalities
 Plain film interpretation
 CT interpretation
 Chest tube insertion and management
 Tracheostomy/ complications
 Cricothyrotomy
 Central venous access- femoral, jugular, subclavian
 Venous cut down
 Wound closure techniques
 Incision and drainage of abscesses
 Colonoscopy
 Limb amputations
 Pathology report interpretation
 Osteopathic structural exam
 Wound debridement
Health maintenance
 Dietary modifications
 Rehabilitation
 Support groups
 Outpatient clinic follow-up
 Chronic wound care
 Home health care

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