Medgeeks with Andrew Reid

​Today, I want to share why I love being a PA. Specifically, an emergency medicine physician assistant. First off, I love the fact you can practice in a specific field for a given duration, and later transition to another down the road. As nice as this is for most, I don't see myself doing this. Reason being is I have such a love for emergency medicine! With that said, I do see myself working in t...

First off, what is tetanus and clostridium tetani? Who's at risk? Is this fatal? We'll also explain who needs to be vaccinated and teach you how to handle clean and dirty wounds. We know this can get confusing - so we're going to make this as simple as possible! - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to ever...

Today, we're going to discuss Nurse Maid Elbow. Specifically, we'll review: The anatomy of the elbow How this injury occurs How the patient presents Imaging studies to consider Treatment A case study of a patient he had presenting to the ER - I once had a mother who came into the ER with her two-year old son extremely upset with herself and very emotional. She was upset because she had just put he...

There are certain things in medicine which simply can't be taught by reading a textbook. Not everything follows an algorithm. About one year ago I had an 80 year old patient who kept complaining of nausea and abdominal pain after having a cholecystectomy. The surgeons kept telling her this was normal following this type of procedure and prescribed Zofran. Well, she eventually came into my ER and s...

Today, I'm going to be sharing my day with you in the emergency department. I had a patient coming in with isolated third cranial nerve palsy. I wasn't quite sure how to approach this and so we got a consult. Something clinicians struggle with is knowing when to call for help. They feel pressured to handle everything which comes there way - for fear of looking "stupid". But, as you'll see in today...

Todays lecture, builds on last weeks video, after discussing those at high risk for complications of the flue. Today, you'll learn: - about post influenza asthenia - how to remember possible complications using the mnemonic "crocs" - signs and symptoms of complications to help diagnose - Todays lecture, builds on last weeks video, after discussing those at high risk for complications of the flue....

Whether you're working in family practice, the emergency room, or urgent care - knowing this disease is a must! Today, you'll learn: - Can influenza lead to AFIB? - Who's at high risk for complications - don't miss this population! - Do we need labs or imaging for patients with influenza? - How to identify the septic patient at the bedside - What do we do with the high risk patient, with influenza...

Today, we're going to build on our last lecture regarding anterior shoulder dislocations. If you missed it, you can watch that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xihtc7UfcDQ&list=PLU4UKgzxXhWma3ryfYvX5tp1WvTO5Vfiy&index=4 Last week we touched on reducing the shoulder without sedation. But, truth is, there will be times where you will need to sedate the patient to properly reduce the shoulder. S...

Today, we're going to talk about anterior shoulder dislocations. You're going to learn: 1. Shoulder anatomy 2. Patient presentation 3. Etiology 4. What to look out for on the physical exam 5. The required imaging studies 6. How to reduce the shoulder Thursday we'll share part 2 of this lecture. In that lecture we'll discuss how to sedate your patients for those who can't tolerate the pain associat...

Foreign body or large food bolus ingestion occurs primarily in children and in the mentally impaired older adult. Food (meat) bolus impaction above a pre-existing esophageal stricture is the most common cause in adults. The majority of foreign bodies in children are coins. Today, were going to get into the nitty gritty of food impaction and foreign body ingestion! - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help...

Pyelonephritis doesn't always present text book and cystitis doesn't always require a dipstick. Uncomplicated pyelonephritis can be treated out patient - today we're going to show you how! We'll also teach you how to identify those high risk patients who should definitely be admitted. Here's what you need to know about the UTI. Enjoy! - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want...

This a talk Gray did in 2011 at North Georgia University - long before he became an emergency medicine PA! But, even at 21, he makes some great points about living your passion and feeling fulfilled. After all, we only have one life... - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take...

Today, we're going to be talking pediatric head injuries! If you work with peds and/or are in the ER - then this lecture is a must. We're going to teach you how to classify these injuries, how to perform the physical exam, what imaging studies to order, how to manage these patients, and finally the disposition. - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate...

20% of providers miss this fracture on initial presentation. Today, we are going to make sure you never miss this fracture! - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work auto...

When I asked my students to set up for this exam, most had no idea what to do or what a corneal abrasion actually looks like. So, lets go over how these patients will present, how to perform a good eye exam, and the available treatment options. - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why...

This isn't a diagnosis you want to miss! Failure to do so can result in: muscle contracture, sensory deficits, paralysis, infection, and limb amputation. So, today, we're going to show you how to identify compartment syndrome in your patient! - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why w...

A 26 year old female patient presents with a sudden onset of pelvic pain while at the gym. She has a history of PCOS and her pregnancy test is negative. What diagnosis do you NOT want to miss? Listen and find out! -  Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized a...

A 15 year old male patient is coming to your emergency department complaining of pain in his right testicle. He said the pain began 6 hours ago, mid sleep, and threw up before arriving to the ED.  Physical exam shows a t ender, swollen, and slightly elevated right testicle. The cremasteric reflex is absent.  The patient is unable to go to the OR immediately. What do you do next? Listen to find out...

Today, we're going to show you how this presents and how to manage your patient when it does. You better know this life threatening arrhythmia! - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the s...

Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously Improve your work life balance ...or anything in between, we can definitely help.   We've worked with thousands since...

Today, I'm going to be sharing a case from the emergency room. I'll explain how this disease presents and show you the ins and outs so that you can save your patients life. - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ... Stop tak...

Today, you're going to learn the mechanism behind a boxers fracture, why this would never happen to Mr. Money Mayweather, and how to quickly make the diagnosis. Lastly, we'll show you how to rapidly reduce your patient's boxer fracture (who needs ortho). Nothing but high yield medicine. - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. Thi...

Today, we're going to be sharing great clinical pearls for herpes zoster. From patient presentation to management. Here's a quick, high yield review, for all those in practice.  - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ... Sto...

Today, we'll be simplifying sepsis. Specifically, we'll be covering: 1. Infection vs bactermia vs sepsis vs septic shock vs MODS 2. The patient presentation 3. How to perform the HPI 4. What labs need to be ordered? 5. Treatment options 6. When to start pressors 7. Monitoring treatment response We're covering exactly what you need to know to understand this complicated topic.  - Our goal at Medgee...

During school, I considered doing an ER residency. I even did an elective rotation at arrowhead regional medical center, as they had a paid fellowship. There was always something about the ED that caught my eye. But, instead of pursuing emergency medicine, I went down another path.   That wasn't the case for my buddy Gray; he  did  go down that path.  He's been practicing as an ED physician assist...