Emergency Medical Minute

HEART Score

Discussion on the origination of the HEART score for chest pain, how to calculate it, and some of the physiology of major cardiac events.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide poisoning signs, symptoms from mild to severe. Physiological mechanisms and how to test for CO poisoning.

CAP vs. HCA Pneumonia

A discussion about the most common types of pneumonia, and measures you can take to reduce the risk of infection in the Emergency Room.

Imaging for Kidney Stones

An argument for why you should stop ordering a CT to diagnose a possible kidney stone.

SCIWORA

Spinal Cord Injury Without Radiographic Abnormality

Pityriasis Rosea

A common rash that appears scary, but is only mildly itchy.

Pancreatic Injuries

An overview of pancreatic injuries and their presentation in the ER.

Critical Airway Management

Should you place an ET tube or a SGA in cardiac arrest patients in a pre-hospital setting?

Beer!

A look at why beer may not be so as for you.

Snake Bites

Treatment for envenomation via rattlesnake and a surprise literary reference.

Medications for Kidney Stones

A look at Cochrane Review's evaluations of different medications given to treat kidney stones.

Intussusception

A brief review of pediatric intussusception and its presentation in the ER.

Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

Diagnosis, work-up, and management of Paroxysmal AFib in the ED.

Better to Have & Not Need

Room Prep For a Critical Patient

Pediatric Consent

Navigating the murky waters of gaining consent to treat a pediatric patient.

Permissive Hypotension

A twist on current trauma management is explored.

RSI Drugs

Indications and contraindications of drugs used in RSI, with bonus indications for delayed sequence intubation.

The Zika Virus

Zika is the new Ebola.

Transcranial Doppler in Concussion

New gizmos coming soon to an ER near you.

Anticholinergictoxidrome

Quite the mouthful, but it's symptoms are easy to remember.

420! A Marijuana Podcast

A relevant look at the medical applications of marijuana.

Long QT

Prolonged QT/QTC

What it means, how it can be caused, and treatment are discussed.

PERC and WELLS Score for PE

How to evaluate risk of PE objectively.

Syphilis the Great Imitator

An informative look at a disease that has shaped medicine.

Diverticulitis

A new treatment for diverticulitis.

Pleural Effusion

A comprehensive overview of the three most common non-traumatic causes of pleural effusions in the ER and their treatment.

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal

Glimpse at the emergency department treatment of benzodiazepine withdrawals.

Alcoholic Ketoacidosis

Alcohol induced ketoacidosis is discussed including presentation and treatment.

Broken Penis

A misnomer but undoubtedly a serious issue.