FRACS General Surgery interactive diagrams
14 interactive teaching figures mapped to 7 FRACS General Surgery learning objectives. Each diagram opens inside the matching note in PRIMEX.
Section colorectal
ERAS protocols: evidence basis (ERAS Society 2023), nutrition prehabilitation, minimising ileus, early mobilisation
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FRACSGS_SEPSIS_5 Davenport acid-base diagram + Anion gap and delta ratioDavenport acid-base diagram + Anion gap and delta ratio — identify and manage the critically ill surgical patient including resuscitation, organ support and nutritional needs
Section endocrine
Thyroid cancer: papillary, follicular, medullary, anaplastic: staging, total thyroidectomy, RAI, RLN monitoring
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FRACSGS_ENDOCRINE_1 Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axisHypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis — describe common surgical pathologies of thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, and gut endocrine organs
Section sepsis
Intra-abdominal sepsis: source control principles, open abdomen technique, temporary closure, nutrition
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FRACSGS_SEPSIS_4 Coagulation cascade + Shock & sepsis haemodynamic profiles + Complement cascade & hypersensitivity I–IVCoagulation cascade + Shock & sepsis haemodynamic profiles + Complement cascade & hypersensitivity I–IV — describe the pathophysiology of sepsis, multi-organ dysfunction syndrome and the systemic inflammatory response syndrome
Surgical infections: SSI classification (CDC), SSI risk factors, NSTI histology (Group A strep, mixed flora)
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FRACSGS_SEPSIS_2 Antimicrobial PK/PD targetsAntimicrobial PK/PD targets — describe infectious pathologies likely to be associated with surgically treated diseases
Section trauma
ATLS primary and secondary survey: ABCDE, team leadership, simultaneous assessment
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Coagulation cascade + Sodium & water disorders + IV fluid composition — take a systematic approach to the assessment and resuscitation of the trauma patient — identify and manage immediately life-threatening injuries
Fluid and electrolyte management: goal-directed therapy, blood transfusion thresholds (TRICC), massive transfusion
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FRACSGS_TRAUMA_3 ABG interpretation algorithm + Acute kidney injury staging + Shock & sepsis haemodynamic profiles + Oxygen delivery & consumption (DO₂/VO₂)ABG interpretation algorithm + Acute kidney injury staging + Shock & sepsis haemodynamic profiles + Oxygen delivery & consumption (DO₂/VO₂) — describe the pathophysiology of shock, acute brain injury, respiratory failure, sepsis, renal failure, multi organ failure, and burns
Section bariatric
Bariatric surgery: sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, LAGB, metabolic outcomes and complications
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FRACSGS_BARIATRIC_1 Glucose homeostasisGlucose homeostasis — describe the pathophysiology of obesity and metabolic syndrome
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