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In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Ashley Weisman, MD about her career in rural emergency medicine, and the February 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article,  Management of Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage in the Emergency Department  Interview with Dr. Ashley Wiseman Introduction of Dr. Wiseman: Emergency physician specializing in rural ER. Dr. Wiseman’s Background: Overview of her work...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Erin D'Agostino, MD about the February 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Management of Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage in the Emergency Department  Pathophysiology Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries Pre-Hospital Care Critical History and Physical Examination Neurological Assessment and Monitoring Laboratory and Imaging Studies Emergency Department...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the January 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article,  Alkali Exposure: An Evidence-Based Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment Patient Demographics and Case Scenarios: Types of patients prone to alkali exposure Causes and scenarios leading to alkali exposure (e.g., accidental, intentional, social media challenges)  Poison control reports an...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Nicholas Stark, MD, MBA & Zaid Altawil, MD about the Emergency Medicine Innovation Collaborative 1. Discussion on EMIC   - Overview of the collaborative   - Background and formation during the pandemic in late 2021 2. Growth of EMIC   - Expansion from three members to over 500   - Focus areas: Education, mentorship, opportunity 3. Achievements of EMIC...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the December 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Diagnosis and Management of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia in the Emergency Department Introduction to Acute Mesenteric Ischemia Statistics on prevalence and mortality Pathophysiology and EtiologyMesenteric artery embolism Mesenteric artery thrombosis Mesenteric venous thrombosis Non-occlus...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the November 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article,  Emergency Department Management of Patients With Low Back Pain: A Review of Current Evidence Prevalence and Importance of Back Pain in the ED Differential Diagnosis and Serious Pathologies Patient Expectations and Management Strategies Missed Serious Pathologies and Their Implications...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the October 2024 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article,  Emergency Department Management of Acute Scrotal Pain in Pediatric Patients 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:13 Free Subscription for Emergency Medicine Residents 01:05 Introduction to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice 01:37 Discussion on Acute Scrotal Pain 02:35 Testicu...

In this special episode Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Ryan Johnson, Pharm. D. who shares strategies to address the recent IV fluid shortage caused by Hurricane Helene. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:10 Meet Ryan Johnson: Clinical Pharmacist 02:06 Role of Clinical Pharmacists in Emergency Medicine 05:03 IV Fluid Shortage: Causes and Impact 05:56 Institutional Strategies to Mitigate IV Fluid...

In this episode, Dr. Julia Draper shares her firsthand account of managing a crisis during a hurricane in Asheville, North Carolina. As the area faced unprecedented flooding, Dr. Draper describes the challenges faced at Mission Hospital, including loss of power and water. She details the innovative solutions the hospital implemented and highlights the tireless efforts of staff during a natural dis...

In this special episode, Sam Ashoo MD and Rob Orman MD discuss the concept of Maladaptive Perfectionism and its application to emergency medicine. Understanding Maladaptive Perfectionism Case Example and Discussion Adaptive vs Maladaptive Perfectionism Personal Experiences and Legal Challenges Dealing with Negative Outcomes Strategies for Managing Perfectionism in the ED Handling Overwhelming Shif...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the September 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Elder Abuse and Neglect: Making the Diagnosis and Devising a Treatment Plan in the Emergency Department  Introduction and Announcements Elder Abuse and Neglect: An Overview Risk Factors and Reporting Pre-Hospital and Emergency Department Considerations Screening Tools and Physical Exa...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews social media marketing expert Adam Goodcoff, DO, Founder and CEO of MedFluencers . Meet Dr. Adam Goodcoff The Role of Physicians on Social Media Legal Considerations for Physicians on Social Media Employer Policies and Social Media Creating Engaging Content Balancing Professionalism and Personal Life on Social Media Navigating Negative Comments and Trolls...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the August 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article,  Emergency Department Management of Patients With Sickle Cell Disease Epidemiology Common Presentation of Sickle Cell Disease in the ED Screening and Diagnosis Differences Epidemiology: 200,000 ED Visits Annually, 85% for Pain Pathophysiology Life Expectancy and Complications Vado-Occlus...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the July 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article,  Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Dialysis Overview of Dialysis Complications Key Dialysis ComplicationsCardiovascular Disease Congestive Heart Failure Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade Neurological Sequelae Gastrointestinal Complications Hypotension Dialy...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD interview Corey Hazekamp, MD, MS, one of authors of the June 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article,  Managing Emergency Department Patients With Opioid Use Disorder Current State of Opioid Epidemic Overview of overdose deaths and trends. Data and statistics about opioid overdose mortality rates. Three Waves of Opioid Overdose Deaths in the U.S....

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Rob Orman, MD, founder of  Orman Physician Coaching , about routine examination of our careers in emergency medicine. Understanding Career Cycles and Embracing Change The Importance of Career Reflection and Making Trades Navigating Career Satisfaction and Preventing Burnout Proactive Career Management and Reflection Strategies Exploring Career Alternatives...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD interview Reuben J. Strayer, MD, author of the May 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article,  Current Concepts in Ketamine Therapy in the Emergency Department Diving Into Ketamine Use in Emergency Medicine Understanding Ketamine: From Origins to Emergency Use Exploring the Ketamine Brain Continuum Ketamine Dosing and Administration Techniques Comb...

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Ashley A. Foster, MD, Bijan Ketabchi, MD, MPH and Jennifer A. Hoffmann, MD, MS on the March 2024 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article,  Evaluation and Management of Suicidal Ideation and Self-Harm in Children in the Emergency Department Introduction Understanding Suicidal Ideation and Self Harm in Youths Screening Tools and Approaches Ask Suicide-...

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 Introduction The Evolution of BRUE Understanding BRUE Guidelines The Importance of Pre-Hospital Care in BRUE Cases Investigating the Event: Questions to Ask Medical and Family His...

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 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...

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 Guideline Changes Pathophysiology Etiology and Definitions Prehospital Care ED History and Physical Diagnostic StudiesAge 0-21 Days Age 22-28 Days Age 29-60 Days...

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 Pathophysiology Presenting Symptoms Differential Diagnosis Specific Acute Causes PE Sepsis RVMI PPV ARDS COVID-19 Specific Chronic Causes CTEPH Left H...

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  Epidemiology Evidence Causes Risk Factors Differential Diagnosis Prehospital Care ED History and Physical Exam Labs Imaging ED BP Management Specific Ischemic Stro...

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 , and the January 2024 Evidence Based Urgent Care article on Pediatric Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Diagnosis and Management in the Urgent Care Setting . UTI Epidemiology and Nomenclature Prehospital...

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 y Department . Need help now? Call the Poison Help Line at: 1‑800‑222‑1222 Epidemiology Prehospital Care ED History and Physical Exam Diagnostic Studies Labs EKG Imaging Urine Toxicology Testing Treatment Hemodialysis A...