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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 __ __
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 Impact Understanding the Causes Medications That Can Cause Constipation Dealing with Fecal Impaction Understanding Stercoral Colitis Pre-Hospital Care ED History and Physical Exam Diagnostic Studies and Imaging __ __ Treatment Options for Constipation __ __ Special Considerations: Pregnant, Pediatric, and Hospice Patients Prescription Medications for Constipation Clinical Pathway for Constipation Management
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 Changes Pathophysiology Etiology and Definitions Prehospital Care ED History and Physical __ __ Lumbar Puncture Viral Testing Urinalysis Shared Decision Making Disposition
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 __ __
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 __ __
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 https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/infectious-disease/urgent-care-pediatric-pneumonia. UTI Epidemiology and Nomenclature Prehospital Care ED History and Physical Exam __ __ Urinalysis __ __ Blood Cultures and CSF Biomarkers (CRP and ESR) Treatment Community Acquired Pneumonia Distinguishing Viral vs Bacterial Pneumonia Imaging Antibiotic Treatment Vaccination Steroids Atypical Presentations Check out the clinical pathways at https://www.ebmedicine.net/pathways
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-ingestiony 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 Epidemiology Prehospital Care ED History and Physical Exam Diagnostic Studies __ __ Treatment __ __ Drug Specific Therapies __ __ Check out the clinical pathways at https://www.ebmedicine.net/pathways
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. Epidemiology Differential diagnosis Prehospital care ED history and physical exam Diagnostic studies __ __ Treatment __ __ Complications __ __ Insulin pumps Disposition Summary Highlights __ __ Check out the clinical pathways at https://www.ebmedicine.net/pathways
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 https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/neurologic/emergency-medicine-primary-headache Substance Use In Adolescents Epidemiology Risk Factors Differential Diagnosis Prehospital Care ED History and Physical Exam Urine Drug Screen Treatment __ __ Disposition Migraine and Other Primary Headaches Epidemiology Cluster Headaches Medication Overuse Headache Nerve Blocks __ __ Pregnant Patients Disposition Check out the clinical pathway at https://clinicalpathways.ebmedicine.net https://clinicalpathways.ebmedicine.net/
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/pathophysiology Risk factors Differential diagnosis Prehospital care ED history and physical exam Diagnostic studies __ __ Treatment __ __ Special Populations __ __ Scoring systems Disposition Check out the clinical pathway at https://clinicalpathways.ebmedicine.net https://clinicalpathways.ebmedicine.net/
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/pathophysiology Risk factors Differential diagnosis Prehospital care ED history and physical exam Diagnostic scoring systems Pregnant patients Diagnostic studies __ __ Treatment __ __ Disposition Check out the clinical pathway at https://clinicalpathways.ebmedicine.net https://clinicalpathways.ebmedicine.net/
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, discuss the July 2023 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Diagnosing and Treating Pericarditis and Myocarditis in the Emergency Department https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/cardiovascular/emergency-medicine-pericarditis-myocarditis Epidemiology Nomenclature Etiology Differential diagnosis Prehospital care ED history and physical Diagnostics __ __ Treatment Special populations __ __
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, discuss the June 2023 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Hypertensive Emergencies: Guidelines and Best Practice Recommendations https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/cardiovascular/emergency-medicine-hypertensive-emergencies Epidemiology Etiology Differential diagnosis Prehospital care History and physical Diagnostics Treatment __ __ Controversies __ __ Risk management caveats Summary
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, discuss the May 2023 Emergency Medicine Practice article on Emergency Department Management of Gastrointestinal Foreign Body Ingestion https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/gastrointestinal/emergency-medicine-foreign-bodies Epidemiology Etiology - types of ingestions Anatomy - common locations by age __ __ Prehospital care History and Physical Imaging Expectant management Endoscopic removal Non-endoscopic techniques Body Packing Glucagon Gastric button batteries Summary
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, talks with Rob Orman, MD, founder of Orman Physician Coaching https://roborman.com/, about longevity in emergency medicine. __ __ More at Orman Physician Coaching https://roborman.com/
Announcements: The interactive Clinical Pathways https://clinicalpathways.ebmedicine.net/ have launched and they are available for free! In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, discuss the March 2023 Emergency Medicine Practice article on Emergency Department Management of Infective Endocarditis-Associated Stroke https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/stroke/emergency-medicine-endocarditis-stroke Epidemiology Pathophysiology Populations at Risk Complications __ __ Prehospital Care ED History and Examination Imaging Antibiotic Therapy Surgical Treatment Special Populations Summary
Announcements: The interactive Clinical Pathways https://clinicalpathways.ebmedicine.net/ have launched and they are available for free! — In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, discuss the February 2023 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article on Pediatric Electrolyte Emergencies: Recognition and Management in the Emergency Department https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/endocrine/pediatric-emergency-medicine-electrolyte-emergencies — History Point-of-care testing I/O lines Presentation, differential, and treatment of: __ __
Announcements: The interactive Clinical Pathways https://clinicalpathways.ebmedicine.net/ have launched and they are available for free! ___ In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, discuss the January 2023 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article on the Responsible and Safe Use of Opioids in Children and Adolescents in the Emergency Department https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/pain-management/pediatric-emergency-medicine-responsible-use-of-opioids DEA-X Waiver Repeal: __ __ Opioids in Children and Adolescents: Introduction __ __ Medication safety at home Escalation of pain meds at home Naloxone prescriptions Medications in children __ __ Opioids and sedation Regional anesthesia Chronic pain
Announcements: The interactive Clinical Pathways https://clinicalpathways.ebmedicine.net/ have launched and they are available for free! — In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, discuss the July 2022 Emergency Medicine Practice article on the Management of Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis in the Emergency Department https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/allergic-immunologic-inflammatory/emergency-medicine-allergy-anaphylaxis. Intro __ __ Criteria __ __ Pathophysiology Epidemiology __ __ Prehospital Care __ __ ED Care __ __ Special Cases __ __
Announcements: 1) The interactive Clinical Pathways https://clinicalpathways.ebmedicine.net/ have launched and they are available for free! 2) 2023 E/M coding guidelines are in effect. See the summary here https://foamed.ebmedicine.net/rapid-reference/2023-e-m-coding-guidelines/. ___ In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, interviews Ara Festekjian, MD, one of the authors of the November 2022 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article on Pediatric Septic Shock in the Emergency Department https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/infectious-disease/pediatric-emergency-medicine-septic-shock Introduction: How common is sepsis in kids and what is the mortality rate in the US? Definitions __ __ Etiology __ __ Differential Diagnosis Prehospital Care ED Evaluation __ __ Diagnostics __ __ Treatment __ __ Special Populations __ __ Controversies __ __
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, discuss the December 2022 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article on Influenza in Urgent Care https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/infectious-disease/urgent-care-influenza. Epidemiology __ __ Outbreaks Transmission Classification __ __ Pathophysiology __ __ Vaccines __ __ Differential Diagnosis Complications Testing __ __ Treatment __ __ Billing and Coding
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, interviews Prayag Mehta, MD, and Nikola Milanko, MD, two of the authors of the October 2022 Emergency Medicine Practice article on Angioedema in the Emergency Department https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/allergic-immunologic-inflammatory/emergency-medicine-angioedema Pathophysiology: Non-pitting edema of respiratory or GI tract __ __ Histamine Mediated __ __ Bradykinin Mediated __ __ Table 1 Differential Diagnosis Prehospital Care __ __ ED History __ __ ED Exam __ __ Diagnostics __ __ Treatment __ __ Special Populations __ __ Controversies __ __ Disposition
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, interviews Ami Shah, MD, MPH, and Don Walker, MD, about eye injuries in the pediatric population. Why ocular injuries? Why did you pick this topic? What kind of injuries are included and at what age are they most common? Injury zones and terminology Differential Diagnosis __ __ Prehospital Care __ __ ED Evaluation __ __ Treatment __ __ Special Populations __ __ Controversies and Cutting Edge __ __
In this episode of EMplify: Conversation, Sam Ashoo, MD talks with Rob Orman, MD, founder of Orman Physician Coaching https://roborman.com/, about career disillusionment. __ __ More at Orman Physician Coaching https://roborman.com/.
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Rawad Rayes, MD and Eva Tovar Hirashima, MD, MPH – two of the authors of the August 2022 PEMP article on Pediatric Firearm Injuries to the Extremity: Management in the Emergency Department https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/trauma/pediatric-emergency-medicine-extremity-firearm-injuries. Episode Outline: How common are pediatric firearm injuries? What is the most common location of these injuries? Is there much literature published on this topic? Epidemiology __ __ Terminology: For those unfamiliar with firearms (table 1) Ballistics: Mechanisms of damage. Pre-hospital care __ __ ED Evaluation __ __ Controversies __ __
In this episode of EMplify: Conversation, Sam Ashoo, MD talks with Andrew Phillips, MD, MEd, founder of EM Coach https://www.emcoach.org, about artificial intelligence and emergency medicine education. EM/Critical care practice - what’s that like? EM Coach - what is it? Artificial Intelligence - __ __ How and where to access EM Coach https://www.emcoach.org
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Lela Bachrach, MD, MS, Larissa Truschel, MD, MPH, and Makini Chisolm-Straker, MD, MPH - the authors of the July 2022 PEMP article on Human Trafficking of Children and Adolescents: Recognition and Response in the Emergency Department https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/social/pediatric-emergency-medicine-human-trafficking. Listen to the discussion to hear more about the emergency medicine approach to human trafficking. Human Trafficking of Children and Adolescents: Recognition and Response in the Emergency Department https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/social/pediatric-emergency-medicine-human-trafficking EMplify - Sept 2022 Episode Outline: Differential Diagnosis __ __ EMS/Prehospital Care __ __ ED Evaluation __ __ Diagnostic Studies __ __ Treatment __ __ Special Populations Diagnosis: What to chart? National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888 https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
In this episode of EMplify: Conversation – Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, speak with John Roberts, MD, MPH, about his work with the International Medical Corps and his efforts in Ukraine. Topics include: __ __ Links IMC Website https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/ IMC Jobs https://internationalmedicalcorps.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll Roster Positions Roster position - MD https://internationalmedicalcorps.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/48 Roster position - Nurse https://internationalmedicalcorps.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/51 Roster position - Nurse Practitioner https://internationalmedicalcorps.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/52 Roster position - Midwife https://internationalmedicalcorps.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/53 Disaster Medicine The Nuts & Bolts of Global EM https://www.emra.org/globalassets/emra/publications/books/nuts-and-bolts-20161101-final-online.pdf, free e-book
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Adam Siegel, MD and Stephanie Costa, MD - the authors of the August 2022 EMP article on Managing Acute Cardiac Valvular Emergencies in the Emergency Department https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/cardiovascular/emergency-medicine-cardiac-valves. Listen to the discussion to hear more about the emergency medicine approach to valvular emergencies. Managing Acute Cardiac Valvular Emergencies in the Emergency Department https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/cardiovascular/emergency-medicine-cardiac-valves EMplify - August 2022 Episode Outline: Why Valvular disease? __ __ Aortic Valve Disease __ __ Mitral Valve Disease __ __ Tricuspid and Pulmonic Disease Differential Diagnosis __ __ Prehospital Care __ __ ED Evaluation History __ __ Physical exam findings Diagnostic Testing __ __ Treatment Special Populations __ __ See Episode Page https://foamed.ebmedicine.net/podcast/valvular-emergencies/
In this episode of EMplify, Sam Ashoo, MD reviews recent updates on the following topics: COVID-19 __ __ Monkeypox __ __ Medication Shortages __ __ 988 Crisis Line Baby Formula Shortage
