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Surgery Shelf Prep!

by Scrub Battle

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Postoperative Atelectasis

October 30, 2026 · 10 min

Postoperative hypoxemia on day one? Don’t immediately call it pneumonia—and definitely don’t blame every early postoperative fever on atelectasis. In this episode, Chris and Mars break down postoperative atelectasis: why anesthesia, pain…
Postoperative Urinary Retention

October 30, 2026 · 10 min

Your postoperative patient has not urinated in six hours. Is the bladder full—or are the kidneys simply not making urine? That distinction is the key to getting postoperative urinary retention questions right on the Surgery Shelf. In this…
Intra-Abdominal Abscess

September 13, 2026 · 10 min

Intra-abdominal abscesses can be easy to miss—especially when the skin incision looks completely normal. On the Surgery Shelf, the key is recognizing the postoperative pattern, knowing when to image, and understanding when drainage or…
Surgical Site Infection

September 12, 2026 · 11 min

Surgical site infections are a Surgery Shelf favorite because one postoperative wound can test timing, diagnosis, source control, prevention, and even the need for emergency surgery. In this episode, Chris and Mars break down how to…
Wound Dehiscence and Evisceration

September 9, 2026 · 7 min

A postoperative incision suddenly starts draining pink fluid—or worse, bowel appears through the wound. Knowing the difference between superficial wound separation, fascial dehiscence, and evisceration can turn a tricky shelf question into…

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Postoperative Hemorrhage

September 8, 2026 · 9 min

Postoperative Hemorrhage Postoperative bleeding can be obvious—or remain hidden until the patient begins to deteriorate. In this episode, Chris and Mars review how to recognize postoperative hemorrhage, why an initially normal hemoglobin…
Anastomotic Leak

September 7, 2026 · 8 min

An anastomotic leak may not announce itself with dramatic peritonitis. Sometimes persistent tachycardia is the only early clue—and missing it can be catastrophic. In this episode, Chris and Mars break down how anastomotic leaks present…
Postoperative Ileus

September 7, 2026 · 8 min

Postoperative Fever: Timing, Differential, and Workup Postoperative fever may represent a normal inflammatory response—or the first sign of a life-threatening complication. In this episode of Surgery Shelf Prep, Chris and Mars review how…
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

April 16, 2026 · 10 min

Primary sclerosing cholangitis can look quiet at first, but it carries major shelf-level consequences. If you see a young man with cholestatic labs, pruritus, and ulcerative colitis, this is the diagnosis you need to catch. In this episode…
Liver Abscess

April 14, 2026 · 9 min

Pyogenic liver abscess can look subtle at first, but on the shelf it is a big-time diagnosis. Fever, right upper quadrant pain, leukocytosis, and a rim-enhancing liver lesion should make you think fast. In this episode of Surgery Shelf…
Liver Function Tests

April 12, 2026 · 11 min

Abnormal liver function tests can feel like a mess—until you learn the pattern. In this episode of Surgery Shelf Prep, we break down how to approach elevated liver labs the way the shelf wants: fast, organized, and high-yield. Chris and…
Complications of Cirrhosis

April 10, 2026 · 9 min

Complications of cirrhosis can show up in a lot of different shelf-style ways, and this episode helps you organize them fast. In this high-yield review, Chris and Mars walk through the major complications every medical student needs to…

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About the show

Surgery Shelf Prep! Get ready to crush your surgery shelf exam with Surgery Shelf Prep! – a podcast designed for busy medical students on the go. These quick, high-yield episodes break down challenging surgical concepts into bite-sized pieces you can listen to on your way to or from the hospital. Each episode focuses on topics that frequently appear on the shelf exam, helping you reinforce key knowledge and build confidence for test day. Whether you’re reviewing for your rotation or cramming on your commute, Surgery Shelf Prep! keeps it simple, efficient, and focused. If there’s a topic you’d like to hear covered, drop a suggestion in the podcast reviews—we’d love to hear from you! Note: Episodes are generated using AI text-to-speech technology to deliver content efficiently.