EM Quick Hits 56 – Nitroglycerin in SCAPE, REBOA, Diverticulitis Imaging, CRAO, Penicillin Allergy, Physician Personality

EM Quick Hits 56 – Nitroglycerin in SCAPE, REBOA, Diverticulitis Imaging, CRAO, Penicillin Allergy, Physician Personality

Author: Dr. Anton Helman April 23, 2024 Duration: 1:04:36
In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Justin Morgenstern on the first RCT of high dose nitroglycerin in SCAPE, Andrew Neill on Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) indications and evidence, Brit Long on indications for CT in suspected diverticulitis, Tahara Bhate on Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO) and diagnostic error, Matthew McArthur on penicillin allergy labels, myths and penicillin challenges, and Susan Lu on how ED physician personality influences patient outcomes... Please support EM Cases with a donation: https://emergencymedicinecases.com/donation/

Hosted by Canadian emergency physician Dr. Anton Helman, Emergency Medicine Cases is a trusted audio resource that feels like having a seasoned colleague by your side during a complex shift. Each episode dives deep into the nuanced, high-stakes decisions that define emergency care, moving beyond textbook summaries to explore the real-world application of the latest evidence and clinical wisdom. You’ll hear detailed discussions with leading specialists, breaking down challenging presentations, diagnostic pitfalls, and cutting-edge treatments. This podcast is designed for the practicing clinician who wants to refine their approach, whether they’re managing a critical trauma, an ambiguous abdominal pain, or a puzzling pediatric fever. The conversations are thorough and grounded, offering practical takeaways you can use immediately. For those who want to engage further, extensive show notes, quizzes, and supplementary videos are available online to solidify your learning. Tune in to stay sharp, confident, and current in the fast-paced world of emergency medicine.
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Ep 191 The Future of EM – Systems Thinking [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:52
In order fix EM, each of us needs to understand systems issues and systems thinking, and advocate for a better system based on sound systems principles and specific solutions. In this main episode EM Cases podcast Anton…
Ep 190 Carpal Bone Injuries – The Big 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:09
Triquetrum chip fractures, scapholunate injuries, hook of the hamate fractures, and of course, scaphoid fractures can be easily missed with serious consequences for our patients. In this part 2 of our 2-part podcast seri…
Ep 189 Commonly Missed and Mismanaged Wrist Injuries [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:02
In this part 1 or our 2-part podcast series on wrist injuries Dr. Arun Sayal and Dr. Matt DiStefano answer such questions as:when should we suspect a DRUJ injury, why is it important to pick up DRUJ injuries in the ED, a…
Ep 188 Hemoptysis – ED Approach and Management [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:04
Key principles and approach to management of both non-massive and massive hemoptysis with Dr. Scott Weingart and Dr. Bourke Tillmann, who answer questions such as: What are the factors to consider in the decision to intu…