Description
In this VSA Clinical Series, come inside the emergency room with Dr Gerardo Poli and watch as he tackles the case of Sasha, who underwent an Emergency Splenectomy.
In this series watch Dr Gerardo:
– Manage Sasha’s condition pre-operatively.
– Manage intraoperative hypotension.
– Perform a splenectomy.
– Manage Sasha’s condition post-operatively.
This course is broken down into the following sections. Once completed a certificate can be downloaded.
Emergency Splenectomy (Sasha)
1 – Meet Sasha
In this video we introduce you to the case of Sasha; a patient who underwent an emergency splenec…
2 – Initial Management
In this video we talk through Sasha’s initial parameters; her triage examination findings, her in…
3 – Diagnostic Imaging and Reassessment
In this video we show you what Sasha’s diagnostic images looked like… We also talk through the…
4 – Preparing for Surgery
In this video we talk about how Sasha’s condition deteriorated as well as how we began to prepare…
5 – Entering the Abdomen
Watch how Dr Gerardo enters Sasha’s abdomen.
6 – Removing the Spleen
7 – Assessing the Abdomen
Watch Dr Gerardo assess Sasha’s abdomen and lavage.
8 – Closure
9 – Post Operative







Frederick L. –
Really helped my understanding. Splenectomy always felt intimidating, especially in emergency situations, but the way this course breaks everything down is very useful. The videos are clear, the step-by-step guides make it easy to follow, and the tips on avoiding common mistakes are good. And you can go back and rewatch sections whenever you need.