Episodes

March 7, 2022

High Flow Nasal Cannula Update with Dr. Casey Bryant

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 sponsore...
March 1, 2022

Pediatric Updates - Can't Miss Cases with Dr. Gausche-Hill

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.
Feb. 21, 2022

Black History Month Special! Celebrating Diversity in Emergency Medicine

On this week's episode of Frontline, we celebrate Black History Month and diversity in emergency medicine. Dr. Ray Johnson and Dr. Sandra Coker, prominent physician members of the ACEP family, share their experiences and challenges working in emergency medicine. Dr. Johnson has been an active ACEP member for more than 30 years, serving in leadership roles with the ACEP Board of Directors and ABEM. Dr. Coker is an EM resident who founded Black Girl White Coat, a nonprofit providing guidance, repr...
Feb. 14, 2022

COVID-19 and VTE with Dr. Colin Kaide

Should you consider anticoagulation? What are some of the risks associated with it? In this week’s episode, we’re joined by repeat guest Dr. Colin Kaide as we answer these questions and discuss coagulation, anticoagulation, and VTE as they are associated with COVID-19, as well as delve into some of the surveys that have come out on the subject. Support for this episode was provided through an unrestricted grant from Sanofi.
Feb. 8, 2022

Legal Angles for COVID-19 and Deposition Tips

In this episode from ACEP21 in Boston, we talk with physician, lawyer, and former Washington State Senator, Dr. Nathan Schlicher about the legal aspects and risk of COVID-19 as well as some tips for being successful when involved with a case.
Feb. 3, 2022

National Women Physicians Day Special!!!

Today(2/3) is National Women Physicians Day and we are joined by three physician leaders, Dr. Gillian Schmitz, Dr. Torree McGowan, and Dr. Anne Zink to talk about their experiences, challenges, and motivations. Women now make up over half of new medical student classes and continue to grow as leaders and experts in medicine. The day celebrates the first woman who attended medical school in the United States over 200 years ago and she was actually admitted as a joke.
Jan. 31, 2022

Hear it Again - Could It Be Hyperammonemia?

In this week's repost, have you ever wondered when you should consider hyperammonemia in a patient? She’s a pediatric emergency physician and he’s a metabolic geneticist focusing on rare diseases. Join us for a kitchen table conversation between Dr. Karen Eigen and Dr. George Diaz about the signs and symptoms and the risks of high ammonia. Together, they’ll talk about their experiences, and what we can do to raise the clinical suspicion of hyperammonemia in the ED. This podcast is sponsored by H...
Jan. 24, 2022

The New Flu in the COVID Pandemic

COVID-19 has forever changed respiratory pathogen epidemiology and ED diagnostic strategy. In this episode, Dr. Charles Cairns discusses the role of syndromic respiratory panels, along with PCT-guided therapy, to address this new "flu season". This episode is made possible with support from BioMerieux Inc.
Jan. 17, 2022

OUD in the ED and Beyond: Epidemic in a Pandemic

The pandemic has been tough on everyone, but we have seen a huge spike in overdose deaths. In this episode, we talk about the current landscape and steps to recovery.
Jan. 10, 2022

The Least Of Us - The Evolving Opioid and Meth Epidemic with Sam Quinones

In this special episode of ACEP Frontline, we interview the author of "Dreamland" and "The Least of Us", Sam Quinones, about his New York Best Selling book. We then follow-up with Rob Perez with DV8 Kitchen who assists addiction recovery through employment opportunities in his restaurant.
Jan. 3, 2022

The EMRA 21 Practice Changing Research Articles to Kick-Off 2022

We are joined by Dr. Jason Vadhan and Dr. Christopher Zalesky regarding the EMRA "21 Greatest Hits EM Research Edition" to highlight some of the practice changing articles of the last year+. Great conversation and may just make your practice a little better! https://www.emra.org/emresident/issue-page-folder/latest-articles/36890
Dec. 27, 2021

The Ravages of COVID-19 - Online Peer Support

COVID-19 has been a strain on everyone, but to those on the front line that have dealt with the illness, death, and external strains, it has been especially tough. In this episode, we talk about online peer support resources for physicians and others. Resource Links... StrengthAfterDisaster.org/Peer-Support Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/healthcareworkerpeersupport
Dec. 20, 2021

The White Coat Investor from ACEP21 - The New Financial Horizon for Healthcare Professionals

In this episode of The Frontline, we talk with physician financial guru, Dr. Jim Dahle. We look at the current financial environment, as well as some opportunities and traps for physicians.
Dec. 13, 2021

ACEP21 Boston Research Forum Highlights

With the return of an in-person conference is the return of the research forum. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Anthony Lagina about some of the highlights and potentially practice changing evidence.
Dec. 6, 2021

Vaccine Hesitancy In Vulnerable Populations

We chat with Dr. Rob Rodriguez about his study regarding vulnerable and high risk populations regarding their hesitancy and access to the COVID vaccine.
Nov. 29, 2021

Geriatric Care in the ED- GEDA with Dr. Christina Shenvi

With the greying of America, the impact of geriatrics on emergency medicine will continue to grow. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Christina Shenvi at ACEP21 about geriatric care in ED and the Geriatric Accreditation Program(GEDA).
Nov. 23, 2021

Engaging the Unengaged- Connecting with the Learner

In this episode, we visit with Dr. Christina Shenvi who provides tips on connecting with learners and maximizing education. This episode was taped live at ACEP21 in Boston.
Nov. 15, 2021

The Challenge of Behavioral Health in Emergency Medicine

In this week's episode, we talk to Dr. Sandy Herman about treating behavioral health in the ED and how it impacts boarding.
Nov. 15, 2021

Shipping Up To Boston- ACEP21 Summary with Jamie and Arvind

In this episode, three ACEP Board members circle the wagons to discuss ACEP21, the Council, and leading emergency medicine into the future. We talk workforce, jobs, and a bunch of other stuff.
Nov. 8, 2021

Veteran's Day Special- Emergency Physicians on the Front Lines

In this Veteran's Day special edition of The Frontline, we talk with four emergency physician veterans with their stories from the front lines of conflict around the world. These are stories of sacrifice, fear, loss, trauma, and service.
Nov. 2, 2021

Suicide Awareness and Prevention- Introducing 9-8-8

We all know the value of the 911 system, and now there is a similar option for suicide awareness and prevention. This new tool can help in crisis or concern to help protect and assist those in need. The line goes live in July 2022.
Oct. 27, 2021

Critical Care Air Transport(CCAT)

We talk with Dr. Kirk Hinkley about his experience as an emergency physician involved in CCAT.
Oct. 25, 2021

ACEP21 in Boston Kickoff with Chris Kang

As we transition another year for ACEP, we welcome the newly elected president-elect to talk about the past, current, and future.
Oct. 18, 2021

Sneaky Snakes- Treating Snake Bites in the ED

In this week's episode, we talk to Kristen Wiley of the Kentucky Reptile Zoo. She talks us through the incidence of snake bites and how to treat them in our EDs.