So internship offers came out today.
Congratulations to those who got a first preference offer!
Good luck to those that haven"t got an offer as of yet :(
I got my first preference offer of Mt Gambier & Districts for internship next year! Hooray!
Monday, July 18, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Hand Surgery
So day 2 of hand surgery is down.
It seems that I will need to start at 7:30am everyday and generally finish after 5pm.
So far, I"ve spent a day in clinic and a day in the operating theatre.
The day in clinic consists of me measuring grip strength, joint angles and pinch (apposition?) strength while the consultant drills me with questions.
The day in the operating theatre consisted of me standing around.
Well, until the last case which was a radial nerve repair. Seems that the orthopods that put a plate in for the fractured humerus got the radial nerve caught under a screw, so it had to be repaired with a graft.
I got to stand around but also take photos using the consultants flash camera (Olympus E-1 I think it was). That was fun. Sort of.
I"m tired of it already...
It seems that I will need to start at 7:30am everyday and generally finish after 5pm.
So far, I"ve spent a day in clinic and a day in the operating theatre.
The day in clinic consists of me measuring grip strength, joint angles and pinch (apposition?) strength while the consultant drills me with questions.
The day in the operating theatre consisted of me standing around.
Well, until the last case which was a radial nerve repair. Seems that the orthopods that put a plate in for the fractured humerus got the radial nerve caught under a screw, so it had to be repaired with a graft.
I got to stand around but also take photos using the consultants flash camera (Olympus E-1 I think it was). That was fun. Sort of.
I"m tired of it already...
Friday, July 1, 2011
Anaesthesia,: Epilogue.
So I"ve now finished my 2 weeks on anaesthesiology.
Twas a short trip, but I learnt a lot.
My introduction to anaesthetics was gentle. Starting with the basics, I was advised on what to learn and read up about, the basics of the risks involved, and the indications and contraindications.
My learning was encouraged by questions and revision of the basics. Practical skills were encouraged and with repetition, I slowly understood what needed to be done, and what to watch for.
It challenged me in my knowledge. It stimulated interest.
I definitely feel like I have learnt a lot and in particular, feel more confident with achieving and maintaining a patent airway.
I also got two intubations down (from two), which is a good start!
As a farewell, my mentor signed me up for a presentation and dinner.
At the Grand Hyatt Singapore Hotel, speech on Multi-modal strategies in the management of post-op pain given by Professor Schug of the University of WA and Royal Perth Hospital. It was a very interesting speech, concentrating on the benefits of COX-2 inhibitors in conjunction with opioids, as well as the use of pregabalin/gabapentin.
And the food.
Oh my the food.
Oh my.
Twas a short trip, but I learnt a lot.
My introduction to anaesthetics was gentle. Starting with the basics, I was advised on what to learn and read up about, the basics of the risks involved, and the indications and contraindications.
My learning was encouraged by questions and revision of the basics. Practical skills were encouraged and with repetition, I slowly understood what needed to be done, and what to watch for.
It challenged me in my knowledge. It stimulated interest.
I definitely feel like I have learnt a lot and in particular, feel more confident with achieving and maintaining a patent airway.
I also got two intubations down (from two), which is a good start!
As a farewell, my mentor signed me up for a presentation and dinner.
At the Grand Hyatt Singapore Hotel, speech on Multi-modal strategies in the management of post-op pain given by Professor Schug of the University of WA and Royal Perth Hospital. It was a very interesting speech, concentrating on the benefits of COX-2 inhibitors in conjunction with opioids, as well as the use of pregabalin/gabapentin.
And the food.
Oh my the food.
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| Tuna and Avocado Tartar, with Lavoche and Remoulade Sauce |
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| Previously a Cream of Mushroom soup |
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| Pan-fried Fillet of Cod, Puy Lentils, Gratin Potatoes, Glazed Asparagus, with Dijon Mustard Sauce |
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| Crispy Chocolate Praline Cake, with Raspberries and Vanilla Cream |
Oh my.
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