emDOCs.net Emergency Medicine (EM) Podcast

The podcast covers evaluation and management of burn injuries, including topics like assessing burn depth, fluid resuscitation, wound care, wound dressings, inhalation injuries, carbon monoxide and cyanide toxicity, intubation, and consulting burn centers.

Learn about the significance of hypocalcemia in trauma patients and its impact on cardiac function and coagulation cascade in this episode.

Dr. Brit Long discusses challenges in oximetry assessment, progression of acute chest syndrome, and links to pulmonary embolism. Also covers risk factors for PE, complications of pulmonary hypertension, and optimal care strategies for sickle cell disease patients in the ED.

Emergency Medicine Physician Brit Long discusses acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease patients. Topics include prompt recognition, advanced imaging techniques, pain control strategies, oxygen therapy, and transfusions to improve outcomes and reduce mortality.

Exploring the challenges and strategies for diagnosing and managing multiple sclerosis in the emergency department. Understanding the diagnostic criteria, phenotypes, and treatment strategies for MS. Discussing the role of MRI in accurately diagnosing MS flares and CIS. Emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in delaying future relapses.

Dr. Ilene Claudius and Dr. Julie Brown discuss anaphylaxis in children, focusing on diagnosing symptoms and challenges, epinephrine administration, supportive interventions, antihistamines and steroids usage, and optimal management and discharge criteria for patients.

Zachary Aust discusses the use of a mental model in post ROSC patients, emphasizing the importance of a systematic strategy for patient care. Key topics include circulation management, resource utilization, ultrasound application, induction agent selection, and neuro-prognostication. The podcast also covers optimizing ventilation strategies, avoiding hypoxia and hyperoxia, and utilizing checklists for improved outcomes.

Explore the challenging diagnosis of spontaneous cervical artery dissection, its symptoms, and risk factors. Learn how to distinguish cervical artery dissection from stroke and discover management strategies including imaging techniques, anti-thrombotic therapy, and emergency department management.

Topics covered in the podcast include the causes and distinction of lower GI bleeding from upper GI bleeding, the role of CTA in evaluation, management strategies such as transfusion thresholds and reversal agents, and the importance of timely imaging and resuscitation for unstable patients.

Exploring the flaws in traditional performance metrics in healthcare, advocating for a more comprehensive metric. Emphasizing the significance of clinician job satisfaction as a key metric. Highlighting the importance of recording shift data for trend identification. Exploring strategic work approaches for long-term career success.