Podcast 842: "History of Wound Care"

Contributor; Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls: A 2026 survey asked Canadian emergency medicine (EM) physicians about their eating and drinking habits while on shift. Among 527 respondents, 35% reported that they never or hardly ever ate during shifts, and 37% said the same abo ...  Show more

Contributor; Taylor Lynch, MD Educational Pearls: Thoracotomy Thoracotomy is used in traumatic cardiac arrest to replace conventional CPR with direct access to the chest. Goals include identifying and controlling reversible causes of bleeding, prioritizing blood flow to the heart ...  Show more

In this Part 3 of our 3-part podcast series on management of lacerations Dr. Haley Cochrane joins Anton and Justin to explore laceration aftercare and the evidence for keeping wounds dry or wet, wound dressings, topical antibiotics, prophylactic oral antibiotics, Vitamin E oil, a ...  Show more

In this full length episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike explain the physiology behind wound healing. Discussing hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation of cells, and tissue remodelling. ENJOY!

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A rapid review of pressure ulcers for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review: Pressure ulcer pathophysiology Evaluation and management of the pressure ulcer patientFeedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to jake ...  Show more

The American Civil War saw a transformation in medical provision on the battlefield. A loose grouping of medical practitioners was reshaped into a burgeoning, professionalised occupation. How did the medical profession rise to the challenge of treating thousands of wounded sol ...