FOAMcast -  An Emergency Medicine Podcast

FOAMcast - An Emergency Medicine Podcast

Author: FOAMcast Language: English Episodes: 100
Tune into FOAMcast-An Emergency Medicine Podcast for a deep and practical exploration of medical topics, grounded in the vast world of Free Open Access Medical education. This isn't just about summarizing the latest online discussions; it's about critically connecting innovative FOAM resources-from blogs and freely streamed conferences to PubMed articles-with established, core medical knowledge. Each episode serves as a guided tour through complex clinical concepts, where the hosts provide essential review and point you toward key references for further study. The conversation is built on the belief that learning is a collaborative process, transforming isolated digital information into durable understanding for practice. You'll hear thoughtful analysis that challenges assumptions and synthesizes ideas, all aimed at enhancing patient care. This podcast exists because navigating modern medical education works best as a shared endeavor, making the most of the collective intelligence found within the FOAM community. Join the hosts as they break down the why and how behind emergency medicine, creating a space where curiosity meets clinical application.
Episodes
Cervical Spine Clearance in Adult Blunt Trauma Updates [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:12
This episode reviews the basics of cervical spine clearance in adult blunt trauma patients including Deciding between clinical decision tools What to do in the intoxicated/obtunded patient What to do after a negative CT…
ACEP Thoracic Aortic Dissection Clinical Policy Update [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:08
In this episode, we review a new clinical policy from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) on the use of risk stratification tools and D-dimer to exclude non-traumatic thoracic aortic dissection. Shownotes…
RhD Immunoglobulin (RhoGAM) After First Trimester Abortion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:24
Historically, RhD immunoglobulin was recommended in Rh-negative patients presenting after spontaneous or induced abortion. However, guideline recommendations around the world have largely changed, and now recommend forgo…
Inhaled Corticosteroids for Asthma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:20
This episode discusses asthma guidelines and a systemic review and network meta-analysis on the use of inhaled corticosteroids for asthma. Show notes and references: FOAMcast.org Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer
Acute Ischemic Priapism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:06
In this episode, we discuss treatment of acute ischemic priapism, including some updates from the American Urological Association. Show notes and references: FOAMcast.org
Atrial Fibrillation Guideline Update from the AHA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:57
This episode covers emergency medicine-related recommendations from the American Heart Association's (AHA) clinical guideline on atrial fibrillation: 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of At…
Tranfusion Thresholds in Myocardial Infarction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:36
The AABB recently published updated recommendations for blood transfusion thresholds. This podcast reviews these recommendations and a recent study, the MINT trial, in which patients with anemia and a myocardial infarcti…
ACEP Clinical Policy: Sedation of the Agitated Patient [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:54
This epsiode reviews the new clinical policy from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) on medication for acutely agitated patients needing parenteral sedation. Show notes / references: FOAMcast.org Thanks…
REBOA: Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:38
In this episode, we review Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA), notably dissecting the recent Jansen et al trial in JAMA. Shownotes / References: FOAMcast.org Thanks for listening! Jeremy Fa…