In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast Justin Morgenstern & Eddy Lang discuss the problem of overdiagnosis in EM, Anand Swaminathan's approach to indications and dosing of thrombolytics for submassive (intermediate risk) pulmonary embolism, Tahara Bhate's QI Corner on a patient with unexplained shortness of breath, Brit Long on emergency treatment of the bleeding hemophilia patient...

In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Anand Swaminathan on 3-pronged approach to aortic dissection management, Jonathan Wallace on rural practice tips for glue removal and ESP block for renal colic, Sara Gray on everything you need to know about High Flow Nasal Cannula but were afraid to ask, Maria Ivankovic on reducing the duration of antibiotic therapy for uncomplicated common bacterial infections, Tahara Bhate on handover and learner oversight on QI corner and Kerstin De Wit on the ADJUST-UNLIKELY tool for pulmonary embolism...

Topics include: management of postpartum hemorrhage, serotonin syndrome, severe TBI and brain herniation syndromes, ulcerative colitis, pediatric c-spine immobilization controversies, and the difference between humanitarian and development work.

On this month's EM Quick HIts podcast: Anand Swaminathan on EVT for large vessel occlusion strokes, Sarah Reid on picking up intussusception, Andrew Petrosoniak on 5 Penetrating Trauma Tips, Peter Toth on using a slit lamp to manage skin foreign body hack, Nour Khatib and Jonathan Wallace on CT Radiation Risk and Matt Poyner on setting up an emergency fund...

In this podcast, Megan Landes emphasizes the importance of diagnosing HIV in the ED, Jesse McLaren challenges the STEMI criteria for coronary occlusion, Anand Swaminathan discusses airway management for poisoned patients, Brit Long and Hans Rosenberg explore peritonitis in cirrhotic patients, and Matt Poyner shares insights on DIY investments.

Kevin Wasko, Chief of the ED at North York General Hospital, shares insights on managing post-tonsillectomy hemorrhages. Brit Long discusses critical strategies for assessing and managing post-CABG incision infections. Anand Swaminathan provides expert tips on using gum elastic bougies for airway management. Leah Flannigan highlights the importance of identifying vascular injuries in pelvic fractures. Andrew Petrosoniak emphasizes the value of debriefing in trauma resuscitations, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.

Topics discussed on this podcast include the role of methylene blue in septic shock, techniques for reducing TMJ dislocations, a phenotypic approach to Crohn's disease emergencies, evidence-based analgesics in renal colic, the importance of inhaled steroids for asthma treatment, and the current state of hypocalcemia in bleeding trauma patients.

The podcast covers topics such as selecting induction agents for intubation, using gabapentinoids for pain control, neuroprotective intubation techniques, approaching paresthesias in the ED, and preventing burnout in emergency medicine. Experts share insights on drug choices, avoiding rapid titration, optimizing intubation, deciphering neurological symptoms, and prioritizing mental health for healthcare providers.

Ian Chernoff delves into the tricky diagnosis of traumatic coronary artery dissection, shedding light on its elusive nature. Anand Swaminathan discusses optimal insulin use in emergency situations like DKA and hyperkalemia, while Brit Long and Hans Rosenberg reveal crucial pearls and pitfalls in mesenteric ischemia management. Dave Jerome tackles the recognition of exercise-associated hyponatremia and its management strategies. Finally, Jesse McLaren introduces the Queen of Hearts AI model to improve detection of occlusion myocardial infarction on ECG.

Anand Swaminathan discusses recognition and management of adrenal crisis; Maria Ivankovic shares indications for antibiotics in strep throat. Jesse McLaren talks about recognizing posterior MI from ECG Cases. Justin Yan & Hans Rosenberg present facts of DKA approach. Brit Long debunks ovarian torsion imaging myths. Walter Himmel explains how to properly use the HINTS exam. Ian Stiell discusses proper use of Canadian CT head rules.