EM Cases emergency medicine education podcast

Ep 121 Elbow Injuries – Ten Pitfalls in Diagnosis and Management

In this main episode podcast we discuss the pitfalls in the diagnosis and management of elbow injuries and answer questions such as: What is an easy way to remember the surgical indications for radial head fractures? What is the significance of a coronoid process fracture and how does it change management when seen with a radial head fracture? What is the best way to assess for pronation and supination of the forearm? Why is it so important to assess for the extensor mechanism on physical exam for patients with olecranon fractures? What is a quick easy way to test the peripheral nerves of the upper extremities? Which often missed soft tissue injuries of the elbow require urgent operative management? and many more...

By |2022-10-11T13:35:36-04:00February 26th, 2019|Categories: EM Cases, Emergency Medicine, Episodes, Medical Specialty, Orthopaedics|Tags: , , , , , , , |3 Comments
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EMU 365 Physician Burnout with Peter Brindley

Dr. Brindley explores ways in which physicians can find happiness and meaning in their work. A simple act of showing gratitude is just one of the tools in his toolbox for how to reduce burnout and promote resiliency...

By |2019-02-25T12:57:16-05:00February 25th, 2019|Categories: Clinical Practice, Conference, EM Cases, Emergency Medicine, EMU 365, Medical Specialty, NYGH EM Update|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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EM Quick Hits 2 Organophosphate Poisoning, TXA for Hemoptysis, Metacarpal Fracture Rotation, Abdominal Stab Wounds, Pediatric IV Cannulation

On this EM Quick Hits podcast we have Emily Austin on organophosphate poisoning, Arun Sayal on malrotation of metacarpal fractures, Andrew Petrosoniak on pitfalls in abdominal stab wound management, Anand Swaminathan on tranexamic acid for non-massive hemoptysis, and Natalie May on pediatric IV cannulation tips and tricks...

By |2022-09-05T17:46:09-04:00February 12th, 2019|Categories: EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Hematology, Medical Specialty, Special Populations, Toxicology, Trauma|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |4 Comments
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Ep 120 ED Stroke Management in the Age of Endovascular Therapy

In this EM Cases main episode podcast, a follow up to our episode on TIA released in November 2018 with Walter Himmel and David Dushenski, we’ll try to simplify the confusing time-based and brain tissue-based options for stroke management. We’ll answer the questions that have been plaguing us for a while now: Which patients are eligible for endovascular therapies? Which patients are the ones who’ll benefit from these therapies and how do we make that happen in our different practice environments? Which patients should be considered for lytic therapy? Which patients should be considered for both lytic and endovascular therapy? and many more...

By |2024-08-19T19:34:40-04:00January 29th, 2019|Categories: EM Cases, Emergency Medicine, Episodes, Medical Specialty, Neurology|Tags: , , , , , , |2 Comments
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CritCases 12 Accidental Hypothermia and Cardiac Arrest

In this CritCases blog Michael Misch takes us through a case of accidental hypothermia and cardiac arrest, reviewing the controversies in management as well as the guidelines for rewarming, the role of ECMO and the alterations to ACLS cardiac arrest medications, CPR and defibrillations...

By |2020-05-15T09:24:15-04:00January 29th, 2019|Categories: CritCases, EM Cases, Emergency Medicine, Medical Specialty, Resuscitation|Tags: , , , |3 Comments
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WTBS 18 Zero-Tolerance Policies in the ED Part 2: Taking a Look in the Mirror

Are there things we can do in the ED to reduce the risk of violence? We focus on some of the high-risk populations that are often involved in situations that escalate and suffer the consequences of ED responses. Let's move beyond non-violent de-escalation, examine our underlying attitudes, and explore strategies to prevent escalation on this Waiting to Be Seen blog...

By |2019-01-29T11:18:07-05:00January 29th, 2019|Categories: EM Cases, Emergency Medicine, Medical Specialty, Special Populations, Waiting to be Seen|Tags: , , , , , , |1 Comment
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EM Quick Hits 1 Massive PE, Gabapentin for Alcohol Withdrawal, Dental Avulsions, Pediatric Eye Exam, Best Resuscitation Fluid

EM Quick Hits is a brand new EM Cases podcast that contains 5 minute segments chosen from 10 specific topics by 10 different experts and educators. These topics are ones that either are not taught very well in training and/or that physicians tend to be not completely comfortable with. They include toxicology, trauma, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, resuscitation, human factors, addiction and pediatric emergencies. The EM Quick Hits Team is: Emily Austin, Peter Brindley, Chris Hicks, Michelle Klaiman, Anna MacDonald, Natalie May, Justin Morgenstern, Andrew Petrosoniak, Hans Rosenberg, Arun Sayal and Anand Swaminathan...

By |2020-11-29T15:07:34-05:00January 15th, 2019|Categories: EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Medical Specialty, Pediatrics, Resuscitation, Special Populations, Toxicology|Tags: , , , , , , |2 Comments
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WTBS 17 Zero-Tolerance Policies in the ED, Part 1: The delicate balance of protecting staff while ensuring patient access

We often face violence in the ED. Yet the ED is a sanctuary for care and support. Many EDs have a zero-tolerance policy for violence. In this Waiting to Be Seen blog Dr. Howard Ovens examines the issues we face in Emergency Departments as we try to make staff feel safe and ensure patients can access the care they need. He reframes violence in the ED as a public health issue and offers strategies for a safe ED...

By |2019-01-15T20:06:54-05:00January 15th, 2019|Categories: EM Cases, Emergency Medicine, Special Populations, Waiting to be Seen|Tags: , , |1 Comment
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EM Cases Best of 2018 Top 10

2018 was the most successful year in EM Cases 9 year history with 1,777,303 podcast downloads reaching a total download count of nearly 8 million to date, as well as more than 1 million webpage views. Based on a blend of the number of podcast downloads, webpage views, social media engagement, number of positive emails and comments that I received, and my own favs, I'm pleased to bring you the EM Cases Best of 2018 Top 10...

By |2020-12-31T16:47:09-05:00January 1st, 2019|Categories: EM Cases, Emergency Medicine, News|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments
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Ep 119 Trauma – The First and Last 15 Minutes Part 2

What should your resuscitation targets be in the first 15 minutes for trauma patients with hemorrhagic shock, neurogenic shock, severe head injury? When is a pelvic binder indicated? Is a bedsheet good enough? What are the most common pitfalls in binding the pelvis? What are the best ways to maintain team situational awareness during a trauma resuscitation? Should we rethink patient positioning for the trauma patient? What are the indications for transport to a trauma center? What is the minimal data set required before transfer? Which patients require a pelvic x-ray prior to transfer to a trauma center?  What are the key elements of a transport checklist? What does the future hold for trauma care and many more...

By |2024-08-02T17:11:44-04:00January 1st, 2019|Categories: EM Cases, Emergency Medicine, Episodes, Medical Specialty, Trauma|Tags: , , , , , , |5 Comments
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