Dr. Neil Dasgupta, an emergency medicine physician and program director, and Dr. Steen Galili, an anesthesiology specialty trainee, dive into the innovative use of low-dose ketamine to enhance opioid efficacy for acute pain management. They discuss a compelling case study of a cyclist in distress and the challenges of treating pain in patients with chronic opioid use. The duo highlights the need for refined pain management strategies, the ethical complexities of patient recruitment for research, and the promise that ketamine holds in revolutionizing acute pain treatment.

Dr. Neil Dasgupta, an emergency medicine physician and program director from Long Island, discusses alarming trends of violence in emergency departments. He explores the concept of behavioral flags in electronic health records, revealing patient perceptions and concerns about bias. The conversation highlights communication challenges in addressing these flags and the importance of transparency to combat racial disparities in care. Dasgupta emphasizes the need for effective communication strategies that consider diverse patient backgrounds and improve healthcare equity.

Dr. Neil Dasgupta discusses using POCUS for rapid diagnosis of acute aortic dissections in a 59-year-old man with chest pain. The study named after 'Speed' emphasizes high sensitivity for diagnosing aortic dissections. Challenges in diagnosing dissections are explored, highlighting biases and limitations in implementing ultrasound techniques. The role of POCUS in diagnosis is emphasized, along with upcoming movie-themed parties for audience engagement.