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SurgeXperiences 220
Welcome to SurgeXperiences – the one and only surgical blog carnival in the medical blogosphere. Today I will be your host for the 20th edition of the 2nd season. SurgeXperiences logo created by vitum...
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the mechanic vs the heart surgeon
A mechanic was removing a cylinder head from the motor of a Harley motorcycle when he spotted a well-known heart surgeon in his shop. The surgeon was there, waiting for the service manager to come and...
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paediatric roundup
Paediatrics has just finished. I should talk about it I discovered i am not a natural with babies/toddlers, in terms of rapport establishing, etc. I guess i lack the experience with limited interaction...
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Surgical skills assessment for trainees?
Previously, i quoted Adelaide-based surgeon Mr Comus Whalan, BMBS, MD, FRACS (Visiting Surgeon, Noarlunga Health Service, Adelaide, South Australia). He edited a practical guide to assisting any...
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Being a student at a Centre of Excellence – does it make a difference?
Following a retrospective cohort study on over 19,000 patients who have had bariatric surgery in the USA in 2005, Dr. Edward H. Livingston concluded the following: “It has been shown that the minimal...
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SCUT!
“SCUT… Forgive me for this; I HATE this word. Ward work is patient care. It’s the work of Angels and Saints. It is a privilege to do. It’s fun. It is necessary to the care of patients. If you call this...
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namibia 2009
that’s my bro, doing his 5th desert at Namibia. as part of the Racing The Planet series. its currently the main photo on the 4Deserts : Namibia 2009 main page!
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bound for controversy
it seems that top individuals in their field are more inclined to be engaged in some sort of controversy, like it or not. Recent events in the Paediatric Surgical community here in Melbourne has...
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Of ether, PPH, maternal mortality & gynae-land
Fascinating pictures from NY Times’ coverage on Tanzania and its high maternal mortality rate. Ether, if i’m not wrong, is a very old-fashioned way of anesthesia. One of my clinical tutors at the...
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SurgeXperiences 225 – Q&A style!
Welcome to the 25th edition of SurgeXperiences – the one and only Surgical “Grand Rounds”, where the best surgical-related posts are gathered into one succinct post every 2 weeks. Thank you for...
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SurgeXperiences – 50 and going strong!
Dr Vijay, a practising radiologist from India, has just hosted SurgeXperiences for the 2nd time at his blog “scan man’s notes”. SurgeXperiences 226, is the 50th edition and the final one of...
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SurgeXperiences 308
Welcome to this fortnight’s SurgeXperiences. This is edition 308. Without further ado, let’s check out the best in surgical blogging! Regulars Buckeye Surgeon take a (painful) trip down memory lane as...
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SurgeXperiences 311
Surgeons have to be quick and decisive. Surgeons have to hurt you first so that they can heal you. Surgeons heal with cold steel. Thank you for dropping by this latest edition of SurgeXperiences, your...
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SurgeXperiences 313 – Festive Season
Most readers here would have had enjoyed numerous festive seasons. For me, the Christmas season is most meaningful of all festivities, perhaps by virtue of my Christian faith. It is a timely reminder...
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SurgeXperiences 317
Welcome to yet another fortnight of SurgeXperiences, where we feature several blog articles which might be of interest to surgeons, anesthesiologists, scrub nurses, nurses, students, techs, or just...
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SurgeXperiences 321 – the roll of honour
SurgeXperiences 321 is now up at 9-time host Suture for a Living! This edition is very special because Ramona has kindly voiced my deepest thoughts out, and that is to thank all the previous hosts of...
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SurgeXperiences 322
Welcome to this fortnight’s SurgeXperiences, where we feature several blog articles which might be of interest to surgeons, anesthesiologists, scrub nurses, nurses, students, techs, or just about...
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personal upate aug 2010 –“where’s home?”
its been ages since ive posted. surgexperiences has not yet a proper ending. i have to chase up life in a fast lane dr mike cadogan who has agreed to give it a final bang; he actually emailed me to ask...
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Quick update 2011
Hi everyone! Thanks for dropping by once again. Sorry I havent been able to post for so long. The main reason i want to post this is to appreciate the great many readers I had and more importantly the...
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usmle
hi there im back! i am coming out of my blogging hiatus to chronicle a little of my journey to be ECFMG-certified — i.e. attain a medical license to work as a medical doctor in the United States. a...
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