Stanford Abdominal Surgery Rotation
Summary of Sections
In the outline below, numbered sections refer to “MAJOR” topics, lettered sections refer to “SUB-TOPICS” some of which are included within the major topic, some of which are listed as “separate” files. File formats vary for each section and are listed below.
#1: Appendectomy
1-Appendectomy.pptx
Subtopic 1A: Discussion of NPO guidelines
1A-NPO and aspiration.docx *Click Here to View Online
#2: Cholecystectomy
Cholecystectomy.pptx
Subtopic 2B: Anesthetic considerations of pneumoperitoneum
#3: Nissen fundoplication
Subtopic 3C: Use of invasive monitors: Does CVP really matter? (See #3)
#4: Small bowel resection (Word file)
Subtopic 4D: PONV prophylaxis
#5: Colectomy/APRColon surgeries vm 071512.pdf
Subtopic 5E: Evidence-based intra-operative fluid resuscitation (separate *.ppt)
#6: Liver resections (Powerpoint)
Subtopic 6F: Use of neuromuscular blockade & reversal agents
#7: Whipple resection
Subtopic 7G: Pain management & epidural use (see #7)
Evidence-based blood transfusion (separate *.ppt)
#8: Gastric Resection and NGT (Powerpoint)
Subtopic 8H: NGTs (see #8)
#9: Communication and Conflict Resolution in the OR
9-Communication & Conflict Resolution.pptx
