GEMCAST
Christina Shenvi
Welcome to GEMCAST! Shownotes and more info are available on https://gedcollaborative.com/resources/?type=podcast. GEMCAST is a Geriatric Emergency Medicine Podcast created to help clinicians, nurses, or paramedics who take care of older adults, particularly in the Emergency Department setting. Welcome! I'm your host, Christina Shenvi. You can connect with me on twitter @clshenvi
Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast or website as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast or website. Under no circumstances shall this podcast, website, or any contributors to it be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast. Furthermore, this podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.
Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast or website as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast or website. Under no circumstances shall this podcast, website, or any contributors to it be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast. Furthermore, this podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.
Episodes
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May 17, 2023 • 21min
Dementia Research in ED Settings
In this episode of GEMCast Dr. Christina Shenvi is joined by Dr. Chris Carpenter to discuss GEAR 2.0-Advancing Dementia Care. Learn how GEAR 2.0 identified and prioritized research gaps in emergency care for persons living with dementia and their care partners.
Feb 24, 2023 • 31min
Geriatric Transitional Care Nurses and How They Could Help Your ED
In this episode of GEMCast Dr. Christina Shenvi is joined by Pamela Martin and Dr. Ula Hwang to learn about Geriatric transitional care nurses and how they can be incorporated into an ED to improve care for older patients.
Jan 13, 2023 • 18min
How Can We Improve the Patient Experience for Older Adults?
Dr. Lucas Da Silva, an expert in geriatric emergency medicine from Brazil, joins the discussion on enhancing patient experiences for older adults in emergency departments. He highlights the importance of tailored care, effective communication, and reducing wait times. Delving into the distinction between patient experience and satisfaction, he emphasizes systemic approaches and interventions that lead to better outcomes. The conversation also addresses the critical role of dedicated care teams and the challenges of assessing patient satisfaction in healthcare.
Nov 25, 2022 • 26min
Do You Know How to Diagnose Pneumonia in Older Patients?
In this episode, GEMCast host Dr. Christina Shenvi is joined by Dr. Katie Buck to discuss the challenges surrounding diagnosing older adults with pneumonia.
Nov 4, 2022 • 24min
Do Anticoagulants Matter After a Head Injury?
Dr. Christina Shenvi sits down with Dr. Kerstin de Wit to learn how much anticoagulation matters in terms of increasing the risk of intracranial hemorrhage after a ground-level fall.
Sep 20, 2022 • 35min
How to Diagnose and Manage Vertebral Compression Fractures in the ED
Dr. Christina Shenvi and Dr. Robert Dachs discuss how ED clinicians can identify and manage vertebral compression fractures in older adults.
Jul 20, 2022 • 32min
How to Identify and Intervene for Geriatric Self-Neglect
Dr. Christina Shenvi and Dr. Lauren Southerland have a conversation about self-neglect; a complicated geriatric syndrome that is both a diagnostic and care coordination challenge.
Jun 21, 2022 • 36min
Geri Immersive Simulation
Dr. Shenvi is joined by Dr. Alice Gray and Dr. Brittany Ellis to discuss geriatric experiential education.
May 31, 2022 • 26min
How to Help Prevent the Next Fall in Your Older Patients
Dr. Elizabeth Goldberg, an associate professor at Brown University, specializes in fall prevention among older adults. She discusses the alarming statistics surrounding falls, emphasizing that one in four can lead to severe injuries. The conversation highlights the necessity of reviewing medications, particularly anticholinergics and benzodiazepines, in fall management. Additionally, the podcast addresses vital strategies for preventing falls, including the innovative 'gap care' intervention that enhances care through collaboration among pharmacists and physical therapists.
Apr 8, 2022 • 28min
Creating a Geriatric Emergency Department
Dr. Shenvi sits down with Dr. Don Melady and Dr. John Schumacher to discuss their new book: Creating a Geriatric Emergency Department. The book is practical and accessible, providing essential guidance on assessing the ED care of older patients - and improving it.
