Always On EM - Mayo Clinic Emergency Medicine

Always On EM - Mayo Clinic Emergency Medicine

Author: Alex Finch; Venk Bellamkonda Language: English Episodes: 84
In the fast-paced world of the emergency department, decisions are made in seconds and the learning never stops. Always On EM-Mayo Clinic Emergency Medicine captures that relentless energy, hosted by physicians Alex Finch and Venk Bellamkonda. This isn't a dry lecture series; it's a dynamic conversation about what it really means to work at the intersection of life, death, and everything in between. Each episode delves into the practical, educational, and research-driven aspects of the field, bringing you voices from the front lines-from nurses and paramedics to global thought leaders. You'll hear stories that carry the weight of real drama and, surprisingly often, the humor that helps teams cope. Tuning into this podcast feels like grabbing a coffee with colleagues who are deeply passionate about their work and eager to share insights that go far beyond the textbook. It’s about the human experience woven into emergency care, offering a unique blend of professional development and raw, authentic reflection that resonates whether you're in a white coat or simply fascinated by the science of saving lives.
Episodes
Chapter 30 - Two minutes to midnight: Critical overview of hemoptysis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:31
Dr. Dagny Anderson, a specialist in the division of pulmonary and critical care medicine at Mayo Clinic, joins Alex and Venk to talk about both life threatening hemoptysis and non-lifethreatening hemoptysis. In this chap…
Chapter 29 - How to save a life - A primer on ECPR and ED ECMO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:38
Dr. Suraj Yalamuri, Mayo Clinic Anesthesiology Critical Care and Cardiovascular Medicine Consultant, joins Alex and Finch to talk about the fundamentals of ECMO and ECPR. This is a great way to get caught up on this emer…
Chapter 28 - Cant stop the bleeding - Mastering epistaxis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:50
Dr. Mike Olson, former EM PA and now ENT attending sits down to talk about epistaxis with Alex and Venk. We go through a pragmatic approach to epistaxis, discuss some nuance cases including telangiectasia, hypertension,…
Chapter 27.5 - Unbundling the bundle - Part two of sepsis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:26
Dr. Casey Clements spent two hours breaking down the history and influences in sepsis care over the past three decades and going through the best practices in today's emergency medicine. This is the second part of the tw…
Chapter 27 - Machiavelli's Hectic Fever - Part one of sepsis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:25
Dr. Casey Clements spent two hours breaking down the history and influences in sepsis care over the past three decades and going through the best practices in today's emergency medicine. Do you know how Sepsis is defined…
Grand Rounds - Dr. Dougie Moss - Chart-onomics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:02
In this chapter, Dr. Dougie Moss, final year EM resident presents his Capstone presentation on best charting practices to match reimbursement to the care we deliver. Take a listen to better understand the new billing exp…