Leeor Sommer

Experts Dr. Sameer Mal and Dr. Leeor Sommer discuss key elements in recognizing and managing life-threatening asthma, interventions like magnesium sulfate and epinephrine, NIPPV role, indications for intubation, ventilation strategies, and more in the emergency department.

Dr. Maria Ivankovic, an emergency physician and lecturer at the University of Toronto, teams up with Dr. Leeor Sommer, an expert in ENT skills and hands-on workshops. They dive into the intricacies of managing epistaxis, offering a four-step approach and tips for foreign body removal. Key discussions include the urgent treatment of sudden sensorineural hearing loss and the critical signs of epiglottitis. They also explain the nuances of diagnosing and managing angioedema, stressing the importance of airway assessment and effective treatment strategies.

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Melanie Baimel, an expert in electrolyte disorders, Dr. Bourke Tillman, a critical care physician, and Dr. Leeor Sommer, an emergency physician, tackle the complexities of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). They emphasize the importance of identifying DKA triggers, the misconceptions around normal pH readings, and the critical role of diligent monitoring. The conversation also covers protocols to improve outcomes, challenges of intubating DKA patients, and the necessity of fluid resuscitation, providing invaluable insights for emergency medicine professionals.