Emergency Medicine Cases

Experts discuss high dose nitroglycerin in SCAPE, REBOA indications, diverticulitis imaging, CRAO diagnostic errors, penicillin allergy myths, and how ED physician personality influences patient outcomes in this informative podcast.

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.

Explore asthma management strategies in the ED, from risk stratification to MDI vs nebulizers. Learn about aggressive treatment approaches with inhaled meds and steroids. Discover the importance of steroid inhalers post-discharge and optimizing inhaler techniques for improved patient outcomes.

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.

Dr. Alecs Chochinov and Dr. Davie Petrie, two leaders in emergency medicine, discuss the future of EM in 5 spheres: coordinated mission, optimizing access points, accountability, disaster preparedness, and adaptation/evolution. They explore topics like EMS system improvement, preventing provider burnout, integrating systems thinking in EDs for better patient flow, and utilizing virtual care. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of compassion, access to healthcare, and health system science in EM

Dr. Olivia Austro discusses the danger of button battery ingestion in children. The podcast also covers C. difficile infection, ECG interpretation in toxicology, treatment for bed bug bites, fibrinogen replacement in trauma patients, and the use of cold air for croup.

Learn about commonly missed carpal bone injuries - the 'Big 4'. Discover key historical, physical exam, and x-ray findings, along with management strategies. Explore high-energy carpal injuries in young individuals and the importance of prompt reduction. Dive into the diagnosis and treatment of carpal bone injuries, with a focus on hook of hamate fractures. Uncover the debate on diagnostic tests for wrist injuries and the introduction of a donation button for supporting free access content.

Experts Dr. Arun Sayal and Dr. Matt DiStefano discuss commonly missed wrist injuries in the ED. They cover topics like DRUJ injuries, x-ray views for diagnosis, and management of fractures including Colles vs Barton's vs Smith's. Key x-ray signs for wrist injuries and TFC tears in distal radius fractures are highlighted.

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.

Learn about the key principles and approach to managing hemoptysis in the emergency department. Topics include differentiating hemoptysis from pseudohemoptysis, the use of tranexamic acid, suctioning blood from the airway during intubation, the role of bronchoscopy, and how hemorrhage control strategy changes with pulmonary embolism. The podcast also discusses preparations and equipment for managing hemoptysis, the utility of CT scans and point-of-care ultrasound, and various strategies for intubation and airway management. Additionally, it covers the importance of reliable suction, alternative options if inadequate, and the approach and interventions for managing hemoptysis.