emDOCs.net Emergency Medicine (EM) Podcast

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.

Explore strategies for conquering mid-shift overwhelm in the emergency department. Learn how to prioritize tasks, manage documentation efficiently, and prevent feeling overloaded. Discover tips for handling critical patients, setting limits on assessments, and using templates for real-time documentation in the chaos of a busy shift.

This podcast delves into tricky emergency medicine cases, including non-convulsive status epilepticus management challenges and complex airway issues. They also discuss a challenging case with ST depressions and tall T-waves, sparking a debate on urgent interventions. The importance of recognizing STEMI equivalents in acute coronary occlusion is emphasized, along with exploring ACC guidelines for such markers.

Join emDOCs.net hosts as they dive into challenging cases involving hyperpyrexia, severe illness with vague symptoms, and ureteral stone complications. Topics include differential diagnoses, rapid cooling measures, and the importance of prompt interventions in critical patients.

Explore the vital role of capnography in emergency medicine! Discover how it confirms endotracheal tube placements and aids in monitoring during cardiac arrests. Learn about its importance in procedural sedation safety and its applications for assessing metabolic conditions. The podcast dives into how capnography enhances trauma management and helps with obstructive airway diseases, showcasing its undeniable relevance in critical care.

Welcome to the emDOCs.net podcast! Join us as we review our high-yield posts from our website emDOCs.net. Today on the emDOCs cast with Brit Long, MD (@long_brit), we discuss testicular torsion, including the presentation, evaluation, and management.  To continue to make this a worthwhile podcast for you to listen to, we appreciate any feedback and comments you may have for us. Please let us know!Subscribe to the podcast on one of the many platforms below:Apple iTunesSpotifyGoogle Play

Join the emDOCs.net podcast with Jess Pelletier, MD, discussing the urgency of HIV prevention, risk factors for transmission, and the importance of post-exposure prophylaxis. Dive into the use of Truvada in PEP regimens, medications considerations, and strategies to enhance provider comfort with prescribing PEP.

Dr. Brit Long, an expert in hemophilia, discusses background, severity, evaluation, and management. Topics include different types of hemophilia, complications in patients, challenges in diagnosis, managing hemophilia in the emergency department, factor replacement therapy, risks for patients, and the importance of consulting hematology specialists.

Explore the complexities of traumatic arthrotomy, a serious condition where joint capsules are lacerated. Discover its epidemiology and the importance of quick diagnosis. The discussion emphasizes effective management strategies to prevent infections and complications. Plus, learn about the crucial role of orthopedic intervention in ensuring patient safety and recovery.