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We Don't Talk About Q-Word with MS-2.5 Jen Geller May 02, 2022

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I think we all dread the Q-word in emergency medicine. Now we have a little research on whether "quiet" impacts ED volumes. Is the superstition supported? Article... https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0735675722001784?via%3Dihub

The VL -vs- DL Debate...2022...Pediatric Edition with Dr. Donoghue Apr 25, 2022

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Last week we talked to Dr. Hansel about VL versus DL for adults, and this week we shift focus to cover the pediatric perspective. As an attending physician in both the pediatric ICU and the pediatric ED at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. Aaron Donoghue discusses his group's recent study on pediatric intubation and the new perspective that it brings to an area of medicine without many well-conducted, rigorously conducted studies. Link to the study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35123808/

The VL -vs- DL Debate...2022...A Cochrane Review Apr 18, 2022

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This week we cover a wet-ink, hot-off-the-press topic: video laryngoscopy versus direct laryngoscopy for adults undergoing tracheal intubation. Dr. Jan Hansel, a registrar in intensive care medicine in Manchester, England, joins us to discuss research and data about the growth of and the shift toward video laryngoscopes, as well as the European side of emergency and critical care medicine. Link to study...https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35373840/

Posterior Circulation Strokes Apr 11, 2022

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Posterior circulation stroke was one of the "can't-miss" topics mentioned in our episode with Dr. Chuck Pilcher a few weeks ago about malpractice lawsuits. This week, Dr. Edward Jauch shares the low-down and some tips to help differentiate the symptoms of stroke from other similar presentations. This podcast is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Genentech.

Vandy Nurse Verdict and the Impact on Just Culture Apr 04, 2022

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I think most people are now aware of the RaDonda Vaught case and now criminal conviction for reckless homicide and impaired adult abuse after she gave Charlene Murphey Vecuronium(paralytic) rather than Versed(anxiolytic/sedative). In this episode, we look at it from both sides on the errors that happened and how it may impact transparency and reporting in medicine. We are joined by Nathan Schlicher, MD, JD, to give his thoughts and legal expertise on the case.

The Future Is Now - AI Shaping the Future of EM Mar 29, 2022

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Technology has advanced medicine, and the speed of innovation quickens yearly. In this episode of ACEP Frontline, we talk about how artificial intelligence augments the skills and knowledge of emergency physicians, as well as whether it's a threat to medicine. To check out the references for this episode, follow this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V-oATOysKF1evyzBlqzqBa07IqE8HI7HHwZWneJw6Qw/edit?usp=sharing

Malpractice Story Time with Dr. Chuck Pilcher from Med Mal Insights Mar 21, 2022

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Dr. Chuck Pilcher of "Med Mal Insights" has decades of case reviews and medical malpractice experience. In this episode, we talk about a few of the "can't miss" cases that lead to lawsuits as well as some of his stories from his time reviewing charts. Dr. Pilcher's philosophy is that we must learn from the mistakes of the past in order to avoid them in the future. You can subscribe online and/or contact Dr. Pilcher at medmalinsights@gmail.com.

Procalcitonin in the ED and Beyond with Dr. James Neuenschwander Mar 14, 2022

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Today we're joined by repeat guest Dr. James Neuenshwander, Attending Physician and Research Director for Genesis Healthcare System and Adjunct Associate Professor at The Ohio State University Medical Center. We usually discuss topics around potassium and things of that nature with Dr. Neuenschwander, but this week we discuss Procalcitonin with differentiation between bacterial and viral and its role in emergency medicine. Dr. Neuenschwander indicated that he has relationships that could be perceived by some as real or apparent conflicts of interest as they pertain to Procalcitonin. He is a speaker and consultant for Thermo Fisher and a consultant for Ortho Clinical Diagnostics.

High Flow Nasal Cannula Update with Dr. Casey Bryant Mar 07, 2022

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On this week's episode of ACEP Frontline, we speak with Dr. Casey Bryant about airway management options as well as some of the research and data from Europe about those options. In particular, Dr. Bryant will speak about the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine Guidelines. These guidelines primarily focus on high flow nasal cannula use, which has changed over the past 18 months, and recommend its use moving forward into this year’s fall/winter respiratory season. This podcast is sponsored by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare.

Pediatric Updates - Can't Miss Cases with Dr. Gausche-Hill Mar 01, 2022

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In this episode from ACEP21 in Boston, we talk with pediatric expert and frequent guest Dr. Marianne Gausche-Hill about cases you can't miss in pediatrics. Dr. Gausche-Hill speaks about pediatric trauma pearls and pitfalls and evaluating crying and irritable febrile infants.

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