emDOCs.net Emergency Medicine (EM) Podcast

Explore the crucial assessment and evaluation of asthma exacerbations in emergency care. Learn how detailed history-taking and physical exams can shape treatment decisions. Delve into common presentations, triggers, and alternative diagnoses, as well as the importance of lab tests and imaging. Discover essential insights that can enhance patient outcomes during critical situations.

Delve into the critical world of acute aortic occlusion, a rare yet life-threatening condition. Learn about its causes, including thrombosis and embolism, primarily affecting older adults. Discover key diagnostic techniques for identifying symptoms like acute lower limb ischemia. Uncover the vital role of CT angiography and the benefits of POCUS for quick assessment in emergency settings. The urgency of timely treatment and collaboration with specialists is emphasized throughout the discussion, highlighting the importance of early intervention for better patient outcomes.

Renowned experts Dr. Ilene Claudius and Dr. Danica Liberman discuss food insecurity's impact on children's health. They explore social determinants of health in the ER, validated screeners like SEEK, and programs at CHLA and Nationwide Children's Hospital to address food insecurity. The podcast also covers a pilot study on social needs screening in pediatric emergency care.

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.