In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the October 2024 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Elder Abuse and Neglect: Making the Diagnosis and Devising a Treatment Plan in the Emergency Department* 00:00 Welcome and Introduction* 00:13 Free Subscription for Emergency Medicine Residents* 01:05 Introduction to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice* 01:37 Discussion on Acute Scrotal Pain* 02:35 Testicular Torsion: Key Insights* 09:50 Differential Diagnosis for...

In this special episode Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Ryan Johnson, Pharm. D. who shares strategies to address the recent IV fluid shortage caused by Hurricane Helene.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:10 Meet Ryan Johnson: Clinical Pharmacist02:06 Role of Clinical Pharmacists in Emergency Medicine05:03 IV Fluid Shortage: Causes and Impact05:56 Institutional Strategies to Mitigate IV Fluid Shortages14:52 Provider-Level Solutions for Fluid Conservation22:11 Pharmacy and Nursing Staff Roles...

In this episode, Dr. Julia Draper shares her firsthand account of managing a crisis during a hurricane in Asheville, North Carolina. As the area faced unprecedented flooding, Dr. Draper describes the challenges faced at Mission Hospital, including loss of power and water. She details the innovative solutions the hospital implemented and highlights the tireless efforts of staff during a natural disaster of this magnitude.00:00 Introduction to Dr. Julia Draper01:03 Experiencing the...

In this special episode, Sam Ashoo MD and Rob Orman MD discuss the concept of Maladaptive Perfectionism and its application to emergency medicine.* Understanding Maladaptive Perfectionism* Case Example and Discussion* Adaptive vs Maladaptive Perfectionism* Personal Experiences and Legal Challenges* Dealing with Negative Outcomes* Strategies for Managing Perfectionism in the ED* Handling Overwhelming Shifts* Managing Expectations in the ED* A Soul-Crushing Day in the ED* Finding Meaning in...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the September 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Elder Abuse and Neglect: Making the Diagnosis and Devising a Treatment Plan in the Emergency Department*  Introduction and Announcements* Elder Abuse and Neglect: An Overview* Risk Factors and Reporting* Pre-Hospital and Emergency Department Considerations* Screening Tools and Physical Examination* Documentation and Disposition* Cultural Considerations and Future Directions*...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews social media marketing expert Adam Goodcoff, DO, Founder and CEO of MedFluencers (https://medfluencers.com/?gad_source=1).* Meet Dr. Adam Goodcoff* The Role of Physicians on Social Media* Legal Considerations for Physicians on Social Media* Employer Policies and Social Media* Creating Engaging Content* Balancing Professionalism and Personal Life on Social Media* Navigating Negative Comments and Trolls* Handling Low Engagement and Negative...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the August 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Patients With Sickle Cell DiseaseEpidemiology* Common Presentation of Sickle Cell Disease in the ED* Screening and Diagnosis Differences* Epidemiology: 200,000 ED Visits Annually, 85% for PainPathophysiology* Life Expectancy and Complications* Vado-Occlusive Crises and Pathophysiology* Sequestration Crisis in Sickle Cell Patients* Acute Chest...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the July 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of DialysisOverview of Dialysis Complications* Key Dialysis ComplicationsCardiovascular Disease* Congestive Heart Failure* Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade* Neurological Sequelae* Gastrointestinal Complications* Hypotension* Dialysis Disequilibrium Syndrome* Air Embolism and Chloramine ToxicityDisaster Preparedness*...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD interview Corey Hazekamp, MD, MS, one of authors of the June 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Managing Emergency Department Patients With Opioid Use DisorderCurrent State of Opioid Epidemic* Overview of overdose deaths and trends.* Data and statistics about opioid overdose mortality rates.* Three Waves of Opioid Overdose Deaths in the U.S.Opioid Classifications and Urine Drug Testing* Types of opioids: synthetic, semi-synthetic, and...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Rob Orman, MD, founder of Orman Physician Coaching (https://roborman.com/), about routine examination of our careers in emergency medicine.* Understanding Career Cycles and Embracing Change* The Importance of Career Reflection and Making Trades* Navigating Career Satisfaction and Preventing Burnout* Proactive Career Management and Reflection Strategies* Exploring Career Alternatives and Rediscovering Joy in Medicine* Balancing Work, Love, Play, and...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD interview Reuben J. Strayer, MD, author of the May 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Current Concepts in Ketamine Therapy in the Emergency Department* Diving Into Ketamine Use in Emergency Medicine* Understanding Ketamine: From Origins to Emergency Use* Exploring the Ketamine Brain Continuum* Ketamine Dosing and Administration Techniques* Combining Ketamine with Neuroleptic Medications* Practical Approaches to Ketamine for Pain...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Ashley A. Foster, MD, Bijan Ketabchi, MD, MPH and Jennifer A. Hoffmann, MD, MS on the March 2024 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Evaluation and Management of Suicidal Ideation and Self-Harm in Children in the Emergency Department (https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/psychiatric-behavioral/pediatric-emergency-medicine-suicidal-ideation-and-self-harm)* Introduction* Understanding Suicidal Ideation and Self Harm in Youths* Screening Tools...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the April 2024 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Brief Resolved Unexplained Events: Practical Evaluation and Management in the Emergency Department (https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/cardiovascular/pediatric-emergency-medicine-brief-resolved-unexplained-event)* Introduction* The Evolution of BRUE* Understanding BRUE Guidelines* The Importance of Pre-Hospital Care in BRUE Cases* Investigating the Event: Questions to Ask*...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the March 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Evaluation and Management of Constipation (https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/gastrointestinal/emergency-medicine-constipation)Prevalence and ImpactUnderstanding the CausesMedications That Can Cause ConstipationDealing with Fecal ImpactionUnderstanding Stercoral ColitisPre-Hospital CareED History and Physical ExamDiagnostic Studies and Imaging* X-Ray* CT Scans*...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Paul Aronson, MD, MHS, one of the authors of the February 2024 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Febrile Infants Aged ≤60 Days: Evaluation and Management in the Emergency Department (https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/infectious-disease/pediatric-emergency-medicine-febrile-young-infant)Guideline ChangesPathophysiologyEtiology and DefinitionsPrehospital CareED History and Physical* Diagnostic StudiesAge 0-21 Days* Age 22-28 Days* Age...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and T.R. Eckler MD interview Nick Harrison, MD and Daniel Brenner, MD, two of the authors of the February 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Patients With Right Heart Failure (https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/cardiovascular/emergency-medicine-right-heart-failure)* Pathophysiology* Presenting Symptoms* Differential Diagnosis* Specific Acute CausesPESepsisRVMIPPVARDSCOVID-19* Specific Chronic CausesCTEPHLeft Heart...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, interviews Vasisht Srinivasan, MD, FACEP one of the authors of the December 2023 Emergency Medicine Practice EXTRA article, Emergency Department Management of Stroke in Pregnant and Postpartum Patients (https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/stroke/emergency-medicine-pregnancy-postpartum-stroke)* Epidemiology* Evidence* Causes* Risk Factors* Differential Diagnosis* Prehospital Care* ED History and Physical Exam* Labs* Imaging* ED BP Management* Specific Ischemic...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, discuss the January 2024 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Management of Pediatric Urinary Tract Infections in the Emergency Department (https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/hepatic-renal-genitourinary/pediatric-emergency-medicine-UTI), and the January 2024 Evidence Based Urgent Care article on Pediatric Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Diagnosis and Management in the Urgent Care Setting...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, discuss the December 2023 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Management of Pediatric Toxic Ingestions in the Emergenc (https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/trauma/pediatric-emergency-medicine-toxic-ingestion)y Department (https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/endocrine/pediatric-emergency-medicine-diabetes).Need help now? Call the Poison Help Line at: 1‑800‑222‑1222 (tel:18002221222)EpidemiologyPrehospital CareED History and Physical...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, discuss the November 2023 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Pediatric Diabetes: Management of Acute Complications in the Emergency Department (https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/endocrine/pediatric-emergency-medicine-diabetes) and some of the highlights from the other EB Medicine articles published in November.EpidemiologyDifferential diagnosisPrehospital careED history and physical examDiagnostic studies* Point of care testing* ...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, discuss the October 2023 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Substance Use in Adolescents: Recognition and Management in the Emergency Department (https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/trauma/pediatric-emergency-medicine-substance-use) and the October 2023 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Evidence-Based Emergency Department Management of Migraine and Other Primary Headaches...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, discuss the September 2023 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Patients With Rectal Bleeding (https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/gastrointestinal/emergency-medicine-rectal-bleeding)Etiology/pathophysiologyRisk factorsDifferential diagnosisPrehospital careED history and physical examDiagnostic studies* Laboratory testing* Imaging studiesTreatment* Transfusion* Coagulation reversal* EmbolizationSpecial...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, interview Al Sacchetti, MD, about the August 2023 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Evidence-Based Management of Pulmonary Embolism in the Emergency Department (https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/cardiovascular/emergency-medicine-pulmonary-embolism)Etiology/pathophysiologyRisk factorsDifferential diagnosisPrehospital careED history and physical examDiagnostic scoring systemsPregnant patients Diagnostic studies* ECG* D-Dimer* Troponin &...