EM Pulse Podcast

04/12/2024

AI is changing emergency medicine, and we got Dr. Peter Steel from Cornell to break it down. From triage to decision-making, generative AI to real-world challenges—don’t miss this deep dive into the future of EM.

In this episode, we dive into how AI is changing emergency medicine with Dr. Peter Steel, an expert in AI and EM at Cornell. We break down the basics of AI, machine learning, and deep learning, explore real-world applications like improving triage and clinical decision-making, and tackle challenges....

20/11/2024

Cyberattacks on healthcare systems are on the rise—386 reported in 2024 (so far). In this episode, Dr. In Kim explains why this is happening and how to protect patients, hospitals, and providers. It's a great listen!

In this episode, we dive into the rising threat of cyberattacks on healthcare systems and their profound impact on emergency medicine. With 386 attacks reported in 2024 alone (as of October 7th), the likelihood of your hospital being targeted is increasing. But why are these attacks happening, and w...

05/11/2024

It’s election time and there is a LOT to consider - including political violence. Distinguished Professor and violence researcher, Dr. Garen Wintemute, joins us to provide a clear, evidence based perspective.

In this episode, we address the growing concern over political violence in the United States as the presidential election draws near. Political violence, defined as the intentional use of power and force to achieve political ends, is a significant public health issue. Violence researcher and emergen...

08/10/2024

Acetaminophen overdose. Learn how to identify high risk patients, know what labs to draw, when to start NAC, transfer, and call your local toxicologist. Dr. Hoan Nguyen breaks down new guidelines!

Acetaminophen overdose is one of the most common medication concerns we see in the ED. It is important to know when to be concerned and when to treat as true overdoses can cause liver failure and death. UC Davis medical toxicologist, Dr. Hoan Nguyen, joins us in this episode to discuss a new consens...

20/09/2024

Listen to our newest episode of our Push Dose Pearls miniseries with ED Clinical Pharmacist, Chris Adams. This time we talk about Naloxone!

This is the next episode of our Push Dose Pearls miniseries with ED Clinical Pharmacist, Chris Adams. In this ongoing series we’ll dig into some of the questions we all have about medications we commonly see and use in the ED. This episode focuses on naloxone. Naloxone is a staple in every ED docs...

19/08/2024

Just finished recording an episode with outgoing chair of the UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Nathan Kuppermann. We are grateful for his support of the pod and wish him well at Children’s National Hospital.

20/07/2024

We're kicking off a 2-part series on oncological emergencies with Dr. Monica Watana. In Part 1, we tackle new cancer diagnoses in the ED, hypercalcemia, febrile neutropenia, tumor lysis syndrome, and complications like mucositis and neuropathic pain.

In this two-part series, we dive into the world of oncological emergencies. Our guest expert, Dr. Monica Watana, an emergency physician specializing in this area. In part 1, we cover everything from making new cancer diagnoses in the ED, to hypercalcemia, febrile neutropenia, and tumor lysis syndrom...

25/06/2024

We just hit 200,000 downloads! 94% of these downloads are show listens through at least 75% of a given episode. Thank you to all who have listened. And thank you to Nate Kuppermann, the UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine, and the experts and colleagues who have contributed.

06/05/2024

For EM physicians, choosing to breastfeed usually means figuring out how to pump and store milk while you’re on shift. How do you find time? Its there an accessible pumping room close by? Will you feel supported by colleagues and your department?

Navigating breastfeeding as an EM physician In the previous two episodes, we explored some of the challenges related to fertility and pregnancy for EM physicians. In the final episode of our three part series, we take it one step further to discuss yet another challenge: breastfeeding. Of course, fe...

23/04/2024

Have you had a chance to hear Drs. Kuppermann and Holmes talk about the PECARN prediction rules for using CT imaging in children with blunt abdominal and minor head trauma? 7542 children with blunt abdominal trauma and 19 999 children with minor head trauma were enrolled!

In this episode, we delve into a pivotal multi-center study validating the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) prediction rules for using CT imaging in children with blunt abdominal and minor head trauma. We discuss with the authors the study's impact, how these validated rule...

19/04/2024

Validated! PECARN prediction rules for CT use in pediatric trauma. Authors and speak about how these guidelines can optimize care, minimize radiation exposure, and improve emergency practices.

In this episode, we delve into a pivotal multi-center study validating the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) prediction rules for using CT imaging in children with blunt abdominal and minor head trauma. We discuss with the authors the study's impact, how these validated rule...

21/03/2024

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We invite you to join us on EM Pulse Podcast™ as we delve into current topics in Emergency Medicine through fascinating cases, interviews with authors of gro...

18/03/2024

We just kicked off a three part series on infertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding as an emergency physician.

In this installment, we shine a light on the often unspoken struggles of infertility among physicians, specifically focusing on the emergency medicine community. Join us and expert, Dr. Melissa Parsons, as we delve into the personal experiences, professional challenges, and nuanced perspectives of emergency physicians navigating the complex journey of infertility.

This the first episode in our three part series on infertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding as an Emergency Physician. In this installment, we shine a light on the often unspoken struggles of infertility among physicians, specifically focusing on the emergency medicine community. Join us and expert,...

04/03/2024

If you practice in emergency medicine you probably live on the look out for sepsis. You likely follow the 2016 Sepsis-3 guidelines for adults which really was a paradigm shift from an infection-associated SIRS, to infection-associated organ dysfunction with the SOFA score or sequential organ failure assessment score of at least 2 points in patients with suspected infection. However, the definition of sepsis in kids was not updated at that time in part because SOFA was not studied in children. That means that our current guidelines are from 2005! Good news though! The Phoenix sepsis criteria for sepsis and septic shock in children were derived and validated by the international SCCM Pediatric Sepsis Definition Task Force and we interviewed two of the task force members to help us operationalize it on our podcast.

If you practice in emergency medicine you probably live on the look out for sepsis. You likely follow the 2016 Sepsis-3 guidelines for adults which really was a paradigm shift from an infection-associated SIRS, to infection-associated organ dysfunction with the SOFA score or sequential organ failure...

01/03/2024

Join us on a journey through the care of sickle cell disease patients in the ED! Our 3-part miniseries covers pain crises, innovative interventions for kids, and unique emergencies. Featuring Dr. Bryn Mumma, Dr. Bimpe Adesina, and Dr. Chris Reese.

This is a 3 part miniseries about the management of Sickle Cell in the emergency department.

20/02/2024

People living with sickle cell disease can experience severe “pain crises”, or vaso-occlusive episodes (VOE), and are at increased risk for infections, strokes, heart failure, and other serious disease processes. When patients with sickle cell present to the ED, it is crucial to initiate their evaluation and treatment as soon as possible. So what does this mean practically for clinicians?

Join us on a journey through the care of sickle cell disease patients in the ED! In part 1, we delve into assessment and management of patients presenting with VOE. In part 2 we explore the use of intranasal fentanyl. Part 3 deals with management of other emergent presentations related to sickle cell disease.

This is a 3 part miniseries about the management of Sickle Cell in the emergency department.

19/12/2023

The story of why EMTALA was created is really interesting. You can hear that story and several others about EMTALA in our latest episode. It worth a listen!

If you work in an ED, you’ve probably heard of EMTALA, or the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act. But how much do you really know about this law? When does it apply and when does it not? EMTALA expert, Dr. Sophie Terp, helps us understand the history of EMTALA and what we need