emDOCs.net Emergency Medicine (EM) Podcast

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.

Join Jess Pelletier and Brit Long on this episode as they delve into the world of GLP-1 agonists, discussing complications like pancreatitis and bowel obstruction, management strategies for gastrointestinal and dermatologic reactions, and debunking myths around premature aging and renal side effects.

Delving into BRASH Syndrome, the podcast covers the complexities of diagnosis and treatment including manifestations, triggers, and comprehensive management in the ED. It explores the critical relationship between hyperkalemia, bradycardia, and renal injury, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and proper interventions.

Guest Alexis Koda discusses marine ingested poisons and infections, highlighting scombroid and ciguatera poisoning symptoms, different fish sources, bacterial infections treatment, and tailored treatments for vulnerable populations.

Join Alexis Koda, core faculty at the Nazareth Emergency Medicine Residency program, as she dives into the fascinating world of marine envenomations and trauma. Discover the rising incidents linked to our interactions with ocean environments. Alexis categorizes various venomous marine species, discussing their symptoms and essential management strategies. She emphasizes patient safety and delves into the effects of marine toxins, equipping healthcare professionals with vital knowledge for effective treatment.

This podcast dives into a fascinating case study of a young man with severe muscle weakness and thigh pain. It unpacks the complexities of diagnosing hypokalemic periodic paralysis, emphasizing the significance of recognizing hypokalemia. The hosts discuss management strategies for acute attacks in emergency settings, including treatment options and preventive measures. Additionally, they highlight the rare genetic nature of the condition, providing insights into its pathophysiology and epidemiology.

Exploring the controversy of using antibiotics for uncomplicated diverticulitis, discussing the importance of patient selection and monitoring despite evidence supporting non-antibiotic treatment.

Join Brit Long, MD as he discusses the ED evaluation of diverticulitis, focusing on the importance of history, physical exam, and CT imaging. Learn about diagnostic indicators, clinical evaluation, imaging considerations, and guidelines for CT imaging in diagnosing diverticulitis.