E25: Rural Emergency C-Sections with Dr. Dave Kermode

Host Dr. Randy Lehman sits down with Iowa rural surgeon and former Navy doctor, Dr. Dave Kermode, for a gripping deep dive into an emergency C-section case. Together, they explore the key differences between elective and emergency C-sections in a rural setting, offering valuable insights for general surgery residents. Beyond medicine, they also discuss the intersections of finance, marriage, and faith, making this an episode packed with wisdom both in and out of the operating room.

 

0:00 Introduction

0:48 Dr. Kermode's background

4:08 Why Rural Surgery Is Special To You

7:55 C-Sections as a Rural Surgeon

16:59 OB Department Closures

29:01 How I Do It: Emergency C-Section

52:24 Technical Differences: Elective vs. Emergency C-Sections

1:03:02 Financial Corner

1:11:22 Classic Rural Surgery Stories

1:13:21 Resources for the Busy Rural Surgeon

 

Resources mentioned:

 

North American Rural Surgical Society

Really Rural Surgery Podcast

Rural Medical Training Collaborative