Emergency Medicine Cases

EM Quick Hits 11 Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury, Physostigmine, TEE in Cardiac Arrest, Understanding Nystagmus, Subtle Inferior MI, Choicebo

In this EM Quick Hits podcast we have Emily Austin on physostigmine for anticholinergic toxidrome, Walter Himmel on understanding nystagmus to differentiate central vs peripheral causes of vertigo, Rob Devins on the role of transesophageal echocardiogram in cardiac arrest, Jesse MacLaren on nuances in inferior MI ECG changes and aVL, Andrew Petrosoniak on a practical approach to blunt cerebrovascular injury and Reuben Strayer on choicebo...

By Anton Helman|2024-12-15T17:37:13-05:00December 3rd, 2019|Categories: EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Medical Specialty, Neurology, Toxicology, Trauma, Ultrasound|Tags: aVL, cardiac arrest, cerebrovascular injury, choicebo, Denver criteria, inferior MI, nystagus, physostigmine, TEE|2 Comments

EM Quick Hits 10 – TXA CRASH-3, CJEM Cellulitis, Double Defib, Serratus Anterior Block, PARC score, Toxic Shock Syndrome

Sarah Reid on pediatric appendicitis risk calculator, Sheldon Cheskes & Mark Ramzy on double defibrillation for refractory ventricular fibrillation, Hans Rosenberg & Krishan Yadav on cellulitis clinical pearls, Anand Swaminathan on serratus anterior block, Brit Long on recognition of toxic shock syndrome, Justin Morgenstern on tranexamic acid in head injury and CRASH-3...

By Anton Helman|2024-12-15T17:39:50-05:00November 5th, 2019|Categories: Cardiology, EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Medical Specialty, Pediatrics, Trauma|Tags: Appendicitis, CRASH-3, double defibrillation, PARC score, rib fracture, serratus anterior block, toxic shock syndrome, tranexamic acid, TSS, TXA, ventricular fibrillation|3 Comments

EM Quick Hits 9 Burn Blister Debridement, ECG Cases, Compartment Syndrome, Pediatric Asthma, Spinal Trauma, Motivational Interviewing P2

Justin Morgenstern on the lack of evidence for burn debridement, Jesse MacLaren on ECG Cases - missed ischemia and pitfalls of "normal" computer ECG interpretations, Arun Sayal on clinical diagnosis pitfalls of compartment syndrome, Sarah Reid on pediatric asthma pitfalls and myths, Andrew Petrosoniak on T-spine and L-spine fracture work-up, Michelle Klaiman & Taryn Lloyd on motivational interviewing part 2...

By Anton Helman|2020-11-29T15:12:47-05:00October 8th, 2019|Categories: Cardiology, EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Medical Specialty, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Respirology, Special Populations, Trauma|Tags: burn debridement, compartment syndrome, L-spine fracture, missed ischemia, motivational interviewing, t-spine fracture|2 Comments

EM Quick Hits 8 Lemierre’s Syndrome, Clonidine Toxicity, Routine Coag Panel, Anticoagulation Reversal, Mechanical CPR

Anand Swaminathan on Lemierre's syndrome, Emily Austin on clonidine toxicity, Brit Long on myths of routine coagulation panel testing, Hans Rosenberg and Michael Ho on reversal of anticoagulation, Sheldon Cheskes on mechanical CPR...

By Anton Helman|2020-11-29T15:12:16-05:00September 10th, 2019|Categories: Ears Nose & Throat, EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Hematology, Medical Specialty, Toxicology|Tags: clonidine, coagulation panel, DOACs, Lemierre's Syndrome, mechanical CPR, naloxone|1 Comment

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|2025-09-12T10:53:17-04:00August 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|5 Comments

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|2020-11-29T15:11:10-05:00July 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|2020-11-29T15:10:37-05:00June 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|2024-05-05T14:39:06-04:00May 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|2020-11-29T15:09:11-05:00March 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|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: 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|4 Comments