Emergency Medicine Cases

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.

Dr. Katie Lin and Dr. Jeff Perry discuss essential priorities in managing subarachnoid hemorrhage, including CT plus CTA, nimodipine use, and preventing rebleeding. They highlight prognostic tools for patient counseling. The podcast explores optimizing care, vasospasm, seizure prophylaxis, neuroprognostication, acute management strategies, and emerging trends in emergency medicine.

Join Dr. Jeff Perry and Dr. Katie Lin as they delve into the challenges of diagnosing subarachnoid hemorrhage, emphasizing the importance of early detection, key clinical clues, proper use of decision tools, indications for imaging tests and CSF interpretation. Explore the significance of evaluating thunderclap headaches, assessing risk factors for aneurysm rupture, and distinguishing various differential diagnoses. Understand the accuracy of non-contrast CT scans, Xanthochromia in CSF, and the implementation of decision tools for improved diagnosis and treatment outcomes.

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.