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13
MAY
2017

Episode 29 – May 2, 2017

Photo: Steve Jurvetson In this mouthful for a title episode, Dr. Batchelor and the most frequent repeat offender, Dr. Nicole Ebert, discuss the benefits of fixed interval pain control after cesarean section. Resources for this episode: E Yefete, H Taha, R Salim, J Hasanein, Y...
30
MAR
2017

Episode 28 – March 28, 2017

Collage: B Batchelor In this episode, Dr. Batchelor discusses international health with Dr. Paul Thistle, a Canadian OB/GYN who has been working in Zimbabwe for the last 26 years. Listen to the podcast now:   Got a comment? Have your say below! If you have any questions,...
02
MAR
2017

Episode 27 – February 20, 2017

Credit: CJ Sorg In this episode, Dr. Batchelor is joined by his colleague Dr. Andreas Mostert to discuss whether tonsillectomy for recurrent or chronic pharyngitis actually does anything for patients. Resources for this episode include: MJ Burton, PP Glasziou, L Chong, RP...
31
JAN
2017

Episode 26 – January 26, 2017

Credits: J (appendix), RCCbc (artwork) In this episode, Dr. David Kermode returns to the show to discuss what to do when you’ve gone in suspecting appendicitis, but it turns out to look normal. Do you leave it in, or do you take it out? Conference references: Alberta...
04
JAN
2017

Episode 25 – December 27, 2016

Credit: kuchi-k0pi via giphy.com In this very special holiday episode Dr. Batchelor is joined by his very own sister, Dr. Bobbi-Jean Batchelor, who helps guide him through understanding the controversy around the safety of breech vaginal deliveries. Resources for this episode...
29
NOV
2016

Episode 24 – November 24, 2016

Credit: Theatrical release window card In this episode, Dr. Batchelor, Dr. Kimberly Veale and Dr. Victoria Haines scour the archives to discover the lost art of the pudendal nerve block. Resources for this episode include: D Anderson. 2014. Pudendal nerve block for vaginal birth....
21
OCT
2016

Episode 23 – October 19, 2016

Collage: Bret Batchelor In this episode, Dr. Batchelor was contacted by a very keen R2 in general surgery, Dr. Travis Schroeder, and roped him into coming on the show to talk about the famous debate over open vs. laparoscopic appendectomies. Resources for this episode include: S...
06
SEP
2016

Episode 22 – August 29, 2016

Photo: Dvorty Girl In this end-of-summer episode, Dr. Batchelor discusses the use of a non-conventional method of amnioinfusion for suspected fetal distress. Resources for this episode include: AD Duckworth, AF Amin, M Shokry, RA Radwan. 2005. Therapeutic amnioinfusion for...
28
JUL
2016

Episode 21 – July 27, 2016

Photo: Dr. Bret Batchelor Dr. Batchelor is taking a break this month to look after the newest member of his family, Clementine. Dr. B will return next month with a new episode of Really Rural Surgery. Listen to Dr. Batchelor’s birth announcement:   Got a comment? Have...
06
JUL
2016

Episode 20 – June 28, 2016

Photo: www.orthoinfo.org via Google In this episode, Dr. Jared Van Bussel joins Dr. Batchelor to discuss whether sending patients with clinically diagnosed carpal tunnel syndrome for EMG studies is just a waste of our tax dollars. Resources for this episode include: AD Duckworth,...
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