Plastic Surgery

RED Handbook(very brief introductory text to Plastic Surgery) and weekly
schedule can be obtained from Administrative Office, Section of Plastic Surgery,
Room GC413, HSC (Phone: 787-1485) prior to starting the rotation. Please
obtain a schedule, as these are invaluable in planning your weeks and knowing
where to be at what time.

Please page plastic surgery resident on call prior to starting rotation to find out
where to meet.

Goals and Objectives:
The student should learn:

1. Concept of plastic surgery and its breadth.
2. Basic suturing and wound closure skills (including understanding of different suture techniques and materials).
3. Knowledge of basic wound care and dressings. In particular, the work-up and treatment options for diabetic foot ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, pressure sores and burns, lacerations.
4. Ability to identify and examine common plastic surgery problems, with emphasis on
   i). examination of the hand; acute flexor and extensor tendon injuries,
   carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, acute nerve injuries, finger tip and nail bed injuries, finger fractures.
   ii).burns - acute management
   iii). facial fractures (zygoma, mandible, LeFort)
   iv). common skin tumours
   v). breast reconstruction (TRAM flap, latissimus dorsi, tissue expanders, implants)
   vi). skin grafts

Content:

1. Daily ward rounds. Liaise with Senior Resident for daily instructions at rounds or page.
2. Clerks to choose 2-5 patients on the ward who they will follow and be responsible for.
3. Clinical clerks are expected to attend a minimum of 2 clinics per week - assigned by Senior Resident (and Problem Wound Rounds with Dr. Dolynchuk while at St. Boniface).
4. Refer to weekly schedule for teaching rounds, anatomy sessions and journal club dates and times.
5. Students are encouraged to cover the Emergency Department during the day in order to increase their exposure to common plastic surgery problems.
6. Clerks are expected to attend at least one OR day per week (assigned by the Senior Resident).
   

Call Responsibility: Maximum call of 1 in 5. Clerk to call, if any problems.

Availability: All periods throughout the year.

To arrange this elective, please contact:
Electives_Administrator@umanitoba.ca