Alex Finch; Venk Bellamkonda

Always On EM - Mayo Clinic Emergency Medicine

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Hosts, Alex Finch, MD and Venk Bellamkonda, MD explore topics relevant to the practice, education or research of emergency medicine. Enjoy interviews with people on the front lines, thought leaders from around the world, and the comedy and drama of life when it intersects with emergency care. Follow us on X: @AlwaysOnEMEmail: AlwaysOnEM@gmail.com

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Alex Finch; Venk Bellamkonda

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Chapter 7 - Too Wide, Too Fast - Ventricular Tachycardia (Vtach) 01.06.2022 1:16:03

Alex and Venk talk with Dr. Nandan Anavekar, cardiac intensivist, about wide complex tachycardias - antitachycardia pacing, balloon pumps, dual sequential cardioversion, vasopressors, beta blockers and more! SHOW: @AlwaysOnEM | @VenkBellamkonda | EMBlog.mayo.edu | AlwaysOnEM@gmail.com GUEST: @NandanAnavekar | @MayoCVFellows | @MayoClinicCV

Chapter 6 - Simulation is the sincerest form of flattery - Medical Simulation 01.05.2022 50:00

The Always On crew is joined by Dr. Jessica Schoen who is a world expert in medical simulation who shares perspectives on simulation fellowship as well how to uplift community emergency medicine practice through simulation.

Chapter 5 - Newer Medicine for Older Adults - Geriatric Emergency Medicine 01.04.2022 1:03:47

Dr. Lauren Southerland, president of ACEP and former president of SAEM geriatric EM sections and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Ohio State University, joins the show and truly inspires us to think differently about how we approach the care of older patients. She talks us through four models for providing geriatric emergency care, what does an ideal setup for older patients look like,...

Chapter 4 - Pump it up! - Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) 01.03.2022 1:11:48

Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) can feel incredibly complex and these patients can inspire fear or trepidation in many healthcare providers. In this episode, we talk through the basics of LVADs from taking vital signs, to managing alarms, and evaluating common issues all with the experience and insights of our wonderful guest, Sarah Schettle, PA-C in Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayo Clinic....

Grand Rounds - Dr. John Schupbach - Disrupting Healthcare - Reengineering the Business Model 14.02.2022 56:57

This is a challenge for us to think about the model of healthcare delivery differently by Dr. John Schupbach, resident, Mayo Clinic Emergency Medicine.

Grand Rounds - Dr. Felix Ankel & Dr. Daniel Cabrera - Fusion Skills - the frog, the fox, and the electric sheep 07.02.2022 1:05:45

This is a recording of Drs. Ankel and Cabrera, renowned educators presenting grand rounds to the departments of emergency medicine at Mayo Clinic. They make a bold prediction for how the practice of emergency medicine will evolve and how the next generation of physicians will be challenged to practice differently.

Chapter 3 - Capacity or no capacity, that is the question - Decision Making Capacity 01.02.2022 31:58

In this episode, we talk through a systematic way for determining if a person has capacity to make a decision in the emergency department. We also talk through special circumstances such as when a person has consumed alcohol, etc.

Chapter 2 - Doing it for the laughs - Nitrous Oxide in the ED 18.01.2022 48:01

Guest speaker, Dr. Jim Homme talks through the role of Nitrous Oxide in emergency medicine practice

Chapter 1 - Who are Alex and Venk? 18.01.2022 23:32

As we get started on this podcast journey, we want you to know who we are, where we coming from, and where we hope to go with the podcast.