EM Quick Hits Archives - Emergency Medicine Cases

EM Quick Hits is a 30 minute 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.

EM Quick Hits 7 Approach to Status Epilepticus, Codeine Interactions, Anticoagulation in Malignancy, Atrial Fibrillation Rate vs Rhythm Control, Peripheral Vasopressors, Motivational Interviewing

Anand Swaminathan on a simple approach to status epilepticus, David Juurlink on codeine and tramadol interactions: nasty drugs with nastier drug interactions, Brit Long on DOACS in patients with malignancy: which patient's with cancer can be safely prescribed DOACs? Ian Stiell on atrial fibrillation rate vs rhythm control controversy, Justin Morgenstern on peripheral vasopressors: safe or unsafe? Michelle Klaiman, Taryn Lloyd on motivational interviewing that makes a difference to patient's lives...

By Anton Helman|2019-08-13T15:50:58-04:00August 13th, 2019|Categories: Cardiology, EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Psychiatry, Resuscitation, Toxicology|Tags: anticoagulants, atrial fibirillation, codeine, Dr. David Juurlink, DVT, motivational interviewing, pain management, pulmonary embolism, seizure, status epilepticus, vasopressors|1 Comment

EM Quick Hits 6 Blunt Cardiac Trauma, Atrial Fibrillation Anticoagulation, Hydromorphone vs Morphine, Myasthenia Gravis, Venous Access

In this EM Quick Hits episode: Andrew Petrosoniak on diagnosis and risk stratification of blunt cardiac trauma, Clare Atzema on latest guidelines for anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation, Maria Ivankovic on hydromorphone vs morphine for acute pain, Brit Long on clinical pearls in the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis, Anand Swaminathan on venous access tips and tricks, and bonus material from EM Cases Course June 2018 with Walter Himmel and Barbara Tatham on Physician Compassion and tools to prevent burnout...

By Anton Helman|2019-07-30T13:10:54-04:00July 16th, 2019|Categories: Cardiology, EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Medical Specialty, Neurology, Trauma|Tags: atrial fibrillation, blunt cardiac trauma, Dr. Clare Atzema, hydromorphone, morphine, myasthenia gravis, physician compassion, venous access|1 Comment

EM Quick Hits 5 Ludwig’s Angina, Transient Monocular Vision Loss, D-dimer for PE Workup in Pregnancy, Pediatric Nasal Foreign Bodies, Trimethoprim Drug Interactions, Airway Management in Cardiac Arrest

In this EM Quick Hits Podcast: Ludwig's Angina Emergency Management - Approach, Airway, Imaging, Transient Monocular Vision Loss (TMVL), D-dimer in the Work-up of Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy, Management of Pediatric Nasal Foreign Bodies: Tips and Tricks, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Drug Interactions and Airway Options in Cardiac Arrest - LMA for all?...

By Anton Helman|2019-06-04T08:37:38-04:00June 4th, 2019|Categories: Ears Nose & Throat, EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Medical Specialty, Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, Respirology, Resuscitation|Tags: cardiac arrest, D-dimer, LMA, Ludwig's angina, nasal foreign body, trimethoprim, vision loss|3 Comments

EM Quick Hits 4 Acetaminophen Overdose & Warfarin Interaction, Dental Infections, MTP RABT Score, Statins for STEMI, Cricothyrotomy Tips

In this Quick Hits Podcast: David Juurlink on acetaminophen and warfarin drug interaction, Hans Rosenberg on management of dental infections, Emily Austin on dialysis in massive acetaminophen overdose, Andrew Petrosoniak on MTP decisions and the RABT score in trauma , Joel Yaphe on statins for STEMI from Whistler's Update in EM Conference, and George Kovacs on how to maximize success of a cricothyrotomy from EM Cases Course 2019...

By Anton Helman|2019-05-07T10:31:32-04:00May 7th, 2019|Categories: Cardiology, Conference, Ears Nose & Throat, EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Hematology, Medical Specialty, Resuscitation, Toxicology, Trauma, Whistler Update in EM|Tags: acetaminophen overdose, APAP, Cricothyrotomy, dental infections, drug interaction, EM Cases Course, Ludwig's angina, massive transfusion, MTP, RABT score, SECURE-PCI, STEMI, warfarin interactions|0 Comments

EM Quick Hits 3 – Kawasaki Disease, Suturing Dog Bites, BVM in RSI, Anticraving Meds for Alcohol Misuse, ED Violence

On this EM Quick Hits podcast we have Natalie May on Kawasaki disease clues to diagnosis, Justin Morgenstern on suturing dog bites: the evidence, Anand Swaminathan on BVM prior to laryngoscopy, Michelle Klaiman on anticraving medications for alcohol use disorder and special guest Howard Ovens on managing ED violence with compassionate care...

By Anton Helman|2019-03-12T12:53:43-04:00March 12th, 2019|Categories: EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Medical Specialty, Pediatrics, Resuscitation, Special Populations|Tags: alcohol abuse, anti-craving medication, BVM, compassionate care, dog bite, ED violence, homeless patients, Kawasaki disease, naltrexone, physician compassion, RSI|2 Comments

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 Anton Helman|2019-03-05T23:19:14-04:00February 12th, 2019|Categories: EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Hematology, Medical Specialty, Special Populations, Toxicology, Trauma|Tags: abdominal stab wound, Dr. Anand Swaminathan, Dr. Andrew Petrosoniak, Dr. Arun Sayal, Dr. Emily Austin, Dr. Natalie May, IV cannulation, metacarpal fracture, organophosphate poisoning, penetrating trauma, tranexamic acid, TXA|3 Comments

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 Anton Helman|2019-01-15T09:59:41-04:00January 15th, 2019|Categories: EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Medical Specialty, Pediatrics, Resuscitation, Special Populations, Toxicology|Tags: alcohol withdrawal, dental avulsion, gabapentin, massive pulmonary embolism, normal saline, pediatric eye exam, resuscitation fluid|0 Comments