Rural Emergency Medicine Podcast

Discussion on using thrombolytics for STEMI when prompt cardiac catheterization is not available, lack of training on fibrinolytics for STEMI during residency, importance of clinical assessment for diagnosing aortic dissection, administering Tenek to Plays and other medications, medications for elderly STEMI patients, benefits of the Mediterranean diet, and efficient administration of Lidix in emergency medicine.

In this episode we have guest speaker, Dr. Alycia Valente. She discusses how to apply the basic principles of ethics to situations commonly encountered in the Emergency Department.

In this episode we discuss how to improve compliance with the sepsis core measures (SEP-1).

This is a discussion with Shad Saunders about orbital compartment syndrome and the need to perform lateral canthotomy in the Emergency Department.

We discuss how to recognize psychosis in the Emergency Department. Psychosis is not just a single symptom, but a mix of potential symptoms each of varying intensities. This can be subtle and difficult to miss. We also discuss how important the collateral history from family and friends is during the evaluation period. We discuss that it is beneficial to call the mental health provider for further information as well.

In this episode we review our experience with Ketamine for depression and which patient population we have seen a benefit.

Julie Vieth, an emergency medicine expert from Canton Potsdam Hospital, discusses the intricacies of managing complete heart block in rural settings. She shares a gripping story about bradycardia and the critical decisions required in emergency situations. The podcast outlines essential techniques for emergency cardiac pacing, highlighting both external and transvenous pacing methods. Vieth emphasizes the importance of teamwork and effective communication when facing challenges like pacemaker malfunctions, offering valuable insights for those in resource-limited environments.

Guest lecturer, Tricia Swan, is a pediatric emergency physician. She discusses the treatment and diagnosis of bronchiolitis.

This is a discussion on how to approach discharge instructions for patients

Discover innovative tips to enhance patient care in rural emergency departments. Learn about the sphenopalatine ganglion block for migraine relief and advanced pain management techniques for nasal injuries. Hear personal stories illustrating the effectiveness of paracervical injections for tension headaches. Explore quirky solutions, like using wood glue for cactus quill removal. Gain insights into improving patient flow with a non-traumatic shoulder reduction method and creative dental emergency strategies. Efficiency meets empathy in emergency medicine!