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EM Quick Hits 53 Postpartum Hemorrhage, Serotonin Syndrome, TBI Herniation Syndromes, Ulcerative Colitis, Pediatric C-Spine Immobilization, Global EM

On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Anand Swaminathan on update to ED management of postpartum hemorrhage, Nour Khatib on serotonin syndrome and its mimics, Katie Lin on an approach to recognition and management of severe TBI and brain herniation syndromes, Hans Rosenberg on the ED management of ulcerative colitis, Heather Cary on pediatric c-spine immobilization controversies and techniques, Navpreet Sahsi on the difference between humanitarian and development work... Please support EM Cases with a donation: https://emergencymedicinecases.com/donation/

By Shaila Gunn|2024-04-02T22:26:49-04:00November 28th, 2023|Categories: EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Gastroenterology, Medical Specialty, Neurology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Resuscitation, Toxicology, Trauma|Tags: brain herniation, c-spine, c-spine collar, cardiocerebral resuscitation, cerebral herniation, colitis, global EM, postpartum hemorrhage, serotonin syndrome, tbi, ulcerative colitis|0 Comments

Ep 183 STIs: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and Genital Lesions – HSV, Syphilis and LVG

In this part 2 of our 2-part series on STIs with Dr. Catherine Varner and Dr. Robyn Shafer we answer such questions as: Why should we care about making the diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in the ED? What combination of clinical features and lab tests should trigger a presumptive diagnosis and empiric treatment of PID? Which patients with PID require admission to hospital? What are the test characteristics of ultrasound for the diagnosis of PID and for Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome? When and how should we work up patients for syphilis in the ED? When should we suspect and empirically treat for lymphogranuloma venereum and granuloma inguinale? does an IUD need to be removed in patients with PID? and many more...

By Anton Helman|2023-06-16T10:48:02-04:00May 23rd, 2023|Categories: EM Cases, Emergency Medicine, Episodes, Genitourinary, Medical Specialty, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Uncategorized|Tags: Chancroid, genital ulcers, granuloma inguinale, LGV, lymphogranuloma venereum, pelvic inflammatory disease, PID, syphilis|0 Comments

EM Quick Hits 41 – IO Limitations, Missed Ectopic Pregnancy, Bronchiolitis O2 Monitoring, DRE in Cauda Equina Syndrome, Withdrawal of Life Sustaining Care

In this EM Quick Hits podcast: Anand Swaminathan on limitations and practical tips on intraosseus access,Tahara Bhate QI corner on missed ectopic pregnancy, Sarah Reid from EM Cases Summit on oxygen saturation monitoring in bronchiolitis and management of infant gastro-esophageal reflux, Brit Long on the value of rectal exam in diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome, Hans Rosenberg & Ariel Hendin on withdrawal of life-sustaining care in the ED...

By Anton Helman|2022-08-16T09:23:57-04:00August 16th, 2022|Categories: EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Medical Specialty, Neurology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Resuscitation|Tags: bronchiolitis, cauda equina syndrome, DRE, ectopic pregnancy, intraosseus access, IO, withdrawal of life-sustaining care|1 Comment

EM Quick Hits 35 – 10 Best Papers of 2021, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Crashing Asthmatic, Febrile Neutropenia, Anaphylaxis update

In this months EM Quick Hits podcast: Ken Milne expertly walks us through the 10 biggest EM papers of 2021, Brit Long on a careful structured approach to Febrile Neutropenia to improve outcomes, Catherine Varner on how not to miss Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Joe Nemeth on Anaphylaxis update and Anand Swaminathan gives us his approach to the Crashing Asthmatic...

By Anton Helman|2022-01-26T11:38:21-05:00January 18th, 2022|Categories: Cardiology, EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Medical Specialty, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Oncology, Respirology, Resuscitation|Tags: anaphylaxis, asthma, bias, BIPAP, crashing asthmatic, epinephrine, epistaxis, EVT, febrile neutropenia, GI bleed, hyponatremia, infant fever, IV epinephrine, magnesium, pediatric fever, pediatric pneumonia, peripartum cardiomyopathy, pink lady, steroids, stroke, therapeutic hypothermia, tPA, tranexamic acid|5 Comments

Journal Jam 18 The Evidence for TXA – Should Tranexamic Acid Be Routine Therapy in the Bleeding Patient?

With the help of a special guest, EBM guru Dr. Ken Milne of the The SGEM, Anton and Justin look at all the various potential indications for TXA and review the available evidence. Should we be using TXA for epistaxis, postpartum hemorrhage, hyphema or hemoptysis? Is it a miracle drug that stops all bleeding? Or has it been drastically overhyped? Was CRASH-2 enough to be definitive, or does the classic EBM mantra of "we need more studies" remain true?...

By Anton Helman|2023-05-14T18:12:30-04:00June 29th, 2021|Categories: EM Cases, Emergency Medicine, Hematology, Journal Jam, Medical Specialty, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Trauma|Tags: CRASH-2, CRASH-3, DUB, epistaxis, GI bleed, HALT-IT, head injujry, hemoptysis, SAH, subarachnoid hemorrhage, tranexamic acid, TXA|2 Comments

EM Quick Hits 28 Cardiogenic Shock, Radiation Dose in Pregnancy, PoCUS in Airway Management, VIPIT, Angiotensin II, Short-Term Steroid Safety

In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Anand Swaminathan on the approach to cardiogenic shock, Hania Bielawska on the myths of radiation dose in pregnant patients, Hans Rosenberg & Michael Gottlieb on PoCUS in airway management, Menaka Pai on VIPIT following AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination, Brit Long & Michael Gottlieb on Angiotensin II for emergency clinicians, Michael Schull on tips on the safety of short-term steroid use....

By Anton Helman|2021-05-04T17:51:22-04:00May 4th, 2021|Categories: Cardiology, COVID-19, EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Hematology, Medical Specialty, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Resuscitation, Ultrasound|Tags: airway, angiotensin, cardiogenic, COVID-19, POCUS, pregnancy, radiation, shock, steroids, VIPIT|1 Comment

EM Quick Hits 22 Postpartum Hemorrhage, Phenobarbital in Status Epilepticus, Managed Alcohol Programs, Traumatic Cardiac Arrest, Cholangitis, ED Approach to ARDS

In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast, Anand Swaminathan on postpartum hemorrhage, Justin Morgenstern on phenobarbital in pediatric status epilepticus, Michelle Klaiman on managed alcohol programs, Andrew Petrosoniak on traumatic cardiac arrest, Brit Long on cholangitis pearls and pitfalls and Bourke Tillman on ED approach to ARDS...

By Anton Helman|2020-11-29T15:04:13-05:00September 15th, 2020|Categories: EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Gastroenterology, Medical Specialty, Neurology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Resuscitation, Toxicology, Trauma|Tags: alcohol abuse, ARDS, cholangitis, phenobarbital, postpartum hemorrhage, status epilepticus, traumatic cardiac arrest|0 Comments

BCE 82 Perimortem C-section – The Resuscitative Hysterotomy

In this EM Cases Best Case Ever podcast, Dr. Kari Sampsel, Emergency Physician at Ottawa Hospital and Assistant Professor at University of Ottawa, Medical Director of Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program guides us through an example of a perimortem C-section - a resuscitative hysterotomy at Janus General. She and Rajiv discuss preparation, indications, the procedure, team dynamics and debriefing for this HALO procedure...

By Anton Helman|2023-05-14T17:33:02-04:00June 15th, 2020|Categories: Best Case Ever, EM Cases, Emergency Medicine, Medical Specialty, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Resuscitation|Tags: perimortem c-section, resuscitative hysterotomy|2 Comments

EM Quick Hits 19 Angioedema, SAH Decision Tool, Breastfeeding Myths, COVID-19 Neurology, Spider Bites, Skin Abscess Management

Anand Swaminathan on airway management in angioedema, Jeff Perry on Ottawa subarachnoid hemorrhage rule and 6hr CT rule, Hania Bielawska on ED breastfeeding myths and misconceptions, Brit Long on neurologic associations with COVID-19, Justin Hensley on management of spider bites and Hans Rosenberg & Heather Murray on management of skin abscesses...

By Anton Helman|2023-02-06T13:00:42-05:00June 2nd, 2020|Categories: COVID-19, EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Medical Specialty, Neurology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Toxicology|Tags: angioedema, awake intubation, breast feading, COVID-19, Cricothyrotomy, KOBI, SAH, skin abscess, spider bite|0 Comments

EM Quick Hits 13 – One Syringe Adenosine, Pertussis Pearls, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Tramadol, Hypertension Myths, KOBI

Salim Rezaie on single syringe adenosine for SVT, Sarah Reid on pertussis pearls, Elisha Targonsky on management of hyperemesis gravidarum , Joe Nemeth on the utility of hypertension as a risk factor in EM, Justin Morgenstern on tramadol myths, Reuben Strayer on ketamine only breathing intubation (KOBI)...

By Anton Helman|2020-11-29T15:06:03-05:00February 25th, 2020|Categories: Cardiology, EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Medical Specialty, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Resuscitation|Tags: adenosine, hyperemesis, hypertension, intubation, KOBI, pertussis, SVT, tramadol, whooping cough|0 Comments