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Latest Episodes:

CRACKCast E105 - Brain & Cranial Nerve Disorders Aug 31, 2017

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This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen's Chapter 105, Brain and Cranial Nerve Disorders. These can be the weird and wonderful in the ED, but subtle hints can clue us in that further investigation is needed for our patients. Having a high suspicion for these diagnoses can help you make an appropriate care plan and follow up for patients with neurological disease.

CRACKCast E104 - Delirium & Dementia Aug 28, 2017

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This episode covers Chapter 104 (or 94 in the 9th Edition) of Rosen's Emergency Medicine. If you can't get delirium versus dementia straight in your head, then this is the podcast for you!

Core questions:

List the four key diagnostic criteria for delirium
List six strong predisposing or precipitating factors for delirium
List 15 causes of delirium
Describe how to use a screening tool for delirium: MMSE
List 3 potential medications used for chemical restraint
List 2 potential side effects of Haldol administration
Compare delirium with dementia
List important diagnostic studies for the workup of delirium
List four diagnostic criteria for dementia
List 10 specific causes of reversible dementia
List 10 causes of non-reversible dementia

Wisecracks:

Explain how you differentiate between psychosis, delirium and dementia.
How does Aricept work?
Describe the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's dz and list RFs for its development
What is the triad of normal pressure hydrocephalus?

CRACKCast E103 - Headache Disorders Aug 24, 2017

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This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen's Chapter 103, Headache Disorders. This chapter covers an approach to headaches, including the red flags and key history questions to clinch the diagnosis.

CRACKCAST E102 - Seizure Aug 21, 2017

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This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen's Chapter 102, Seizures. This can be a challenging complaint to diagnose without collateral, but recognition and treatment is critical for patient and public safety. This chapter covers the various etiologies of seizure and their management - both acutely and in the community.

CRACKCast E101 - Stroke Aug 17, 2017

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This episode covers chapter 101 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine. Its a gooder... Stroke! All things brain badness, so come have a listen or take a gander at the shownotes.

E100 - Select Gynecologic Disorders Aug 14, 2017

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This (centennial!) episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen's Chapter 100, Gynecologic Disorders. This chapter covers the common presentation of pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding in the emergency department, including can't miss life or organ diagnoses.

CRACKCast E099 - Select Urologic Disorders Aug 11, 2017

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This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen's Chapter 99, Urological Disorders. This episode will cover a selection of urological disorders commonly seen in the ED along with key steps in management.

Episode Overview

UTI's in Adults
Prostatitis
Renal Calculi
Bladder (Vesical) Calculi
Acute Scrotal Pain
Acute Urinary Retention
Hematuria

CRACKCast E098 - STIs Aug 07, 2017

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This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen's Chapter 98, Sexually Transmitted Infections. This chapter covers an overview of the various sexually transmitted infections commonly seen in the ED, as well as their management.

CRACKCast E097 - Renal Failure Aug 06, 2017

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This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen's Chapter 97, Renal Failure. This chapter covers an approach to acute and chronic kidney injuries, including causes, complications and treatments.

CRACKCast E096 - Anorectal Disorders Jul 31, 2017

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This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen's Chapter 96, Anorectal Disorders. These complaints are sensitive in nature and are not easily volunteered by patients. A sensitive and thorough history is necessary to help resolve these complaints that can be devastating to quality of life.