Episodes

Aug. 4, 2021

Public Special of Myth Busting: COVID Edition with Howie Mell

SPECIAL COVID-19 MYTHBUSTING EDITION! Listen in to get the facts about what's real and what's not surround COVID-19 vaccines, variants, and more.
Aug. 2, 2021

Testing...1-2-3...Testing, The Evolution of Viral Respiratory Testing on the Front Lines of EM

Is it COVID-19, the flu, or something else? In this episode, Dr. Sean-Xavier Neath joins us to discuss the evolution of diagnostic testing for respiratory infections in the ED, through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. This episode is supported by BioMerieux.
July 26, 2021

Advocating Whistleblower and Due Process Protections- AZ Rep Amish Shah

Job protection and the ability to advocate for patients and our departments is a key tenant of emergency medicine(medicine in general). Unfortunately, many live in environments where raising concerns and speaking our are met with threats or actions regarding job security. We sit down with Arizona Representative and Emergency Physician, Dr. Amish Shah, to discuss his legislation with whistleblower and due process protections for physicians and healthcare professionals.
July 19, 2021

The Fight Against ED Violence

In this week's episode, we talk to Dr. Christina Shenvi about violence in the ED.
July 13, 2021

COVID-19...20...21 and a Monoclonal Antibodies Update

Please join the conversation with Dr. Christopher Winckler as he discusses one of the new treatments for Covid-19 using monoclonal antibodies. Engage in the discussion of the new point of care tool, Neutralizing Monoclonal Antibody, and how it will help treat our patients in the ED. Support for this episode was provided through an unrestricted grant from Lilly USA
July 6, 2021

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work - Team Dynamics in the ED

In this week's episode, we talk to Dr. Randy Sorge about team dynamics in the ED. More than anywhere in the hospital, a functioning team is critical in the ED. Dr. Sorge gives us some tips and ideas about how to be the leader your ED needs each and every shift.
June 28, 2021

Risky Business- Minimizing Legal Risks on the Front Lines of Medicine

In this week's episode, we talk to Dr. Matthew DeLaney about what we can do to minimize legal risk in our daily routines. Legal risks are an unavoidable cost of doing business, but we can take steps to minimize risk in certain areas of our practice.
June 21, 2021

SURPRISE!!! It's the No Surprises Act- The 4-1-1 from Dr. Brault

In this week's episode, we talk to Dr. Andrea Brault about the late-2020 No Surprises Act. Dr. Brault talks us through what's in the bill, what's not, and what remains to be done.
June 14, 2021

Is Your Patient Altered?

Please join the conversation with Dr. Christopher Baugh and Dr. Arun B. Jesudian, as they discuss ACEP’s New emPOC tool, ALTERD, that helps Identify and treat patients with Hepatic Encephalopathy in the ED. Support for this episode was provided by funding from Salix Pharmaceuticals.
June 7, 2021

Just A Pain In The Neck...Or Is It More! Neck Pains We Can't Miss.

We talk with Dr. Blake Briggs about neck complaints that may suggest a more sinister diagnosis. Three dangerous conditions that may present as neck pain in EM. Recording from the Emerald Coast Conference in Destin, FL.
May 24, 2021

Are You Ready? - The Pediatric Readiness Project 2021

In this week's episode, we talk to Dr. Marianne Gausche-Hill about the 2021 Pediatric Readiness Project. This project is a national quality improvement initiative to ensure that all EDs have the training and resources to provide effective pediatric care. Listen in to learn more about how you and your ED can participate!
May 10, 2021

House Call - Bringing EM to the Home with Remote Symptom Monitoring

In this week's episode, we talk to Drs. Emily Hayden and Stephen Dorner about their Remote Symptom Monitoring program. EDs aren't flexible, but technology can improve that. Listen in to hear about their experiences, lessons learned, and how you can implement in your shop!
May 3, 2021

Medical Clearance- Psych And EM On The Same Page?

In this week's episode, we talk to Drs. Tony Thrasher and Michael Repplinger about a new Emergency Medicine/Psychiatry Task Force designed to help physicians provide safe, efficient medical screenings of those in a mental health crisis.
April 26, 2021

ICYMI PEM 2021 and Transgender Care in the ED

In this week's episode, we talk to Dr. Emily MacNeill about providing care for transgender and non-CIS patients in the ED. She touches on the importance of creating a welcoming environmental and putting aside your own biases to ensure the best care possible.
April 19, 2021

Get ready for PEM21 with Hot Tots and Dr. Jeff Avner

This week's episode is an introduction to some of the great content offered at PEM21 this week. We talk with Dr. Jeff Avner about recognizing fever and illness in toddlers, specifically children under 60 days of age. It's a tough call, but Dr. Avner's experience might make your next case a little bit easier.
April 13, 2021

The Future of EM- Workforce from the Resident Point of View- RJ Sontag

Data from the ACEP Workforce Taskforce confirms concerns of emergency physician oversupply in the not-to-distant future. We sit down with Dr. RJ Sontag to discuss how these findings land with EM residents and a discussion of some of the many solutions on the table moving forward.
April 12, 2021

And Now It's Time for a (Vaccine) Breakdown- EM and Public Health Collide

This week we talk to Drs. Jon Hirshon and Dion Neame about vaccinating in the Emergency Department; changing the conversation, getting ED staff on board, generating a healthier community. Support for this episode provided through a grant from Sanofi Pasteur.
April 5, 2021

Fair Payment For Services with Dr. Jamie Shoemaker

In this week's episode, we talk to Dr. Jamie Shoemaker about his experiences and knowledge of physician service payments including what has changed and how it affects you.
March 29, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Update With Dr. Casey Bryant

In this week's episode, we're joined by our new regular contributor, Dr. Casey Bryant to discuss the vaccine situation today. We're going to talk about what's available, what's to come, and how this all might look in the near future.
March 22, 2021

Back-to-School in the Time of COVID with Dr. Jim Williams

In this week's episode, we talk to Dr. Jim Williams about the considerations for back-to-school during COVID-19. He lets us know about the physical health implications, but also how it will affect student learning and mental health.
March 15, 2021

AHA Update on Cardiac Arrest Guidelines From EIM Conference

In our first in-person interview in over a year, we talk to Dr. Brian O'Neil of Wayne State University. His talk at EIM about updates on AHA guidelines was a great talk, so we wanted to get some more info.
March 8, 2021

One More Light with James Geering- Frontline Author Series

This week's guest, James Geering, author, paramedic, firefighter and stuntman, is the next in our unofficial author series. His book "One More Light: Life, Death and Humanity Through the Eyes of a Firefighter" tells the unique stories of saving lives and the impact those experiences have on him both physically and mentally. He discusses the failures of our work-life balance and how that affects one's ability to be a great firefighter, paramedic, or even doctor. Finally, he asks us to question an...
March 1, 2021

BAM Goes The COVID with Drs. Melissa Fiorini and CJ Winckler

In this week's episode, we talk to Drs. Melissa Fiorini and CJ Winckler about their experiences setting up and running a MAB clinic at their shop. We also discuss the outcomes and data collection efforts in the process. Join us to see if a MAB clinic is right for you and your group!
Feb. 22, 2021

ACEP Hyperkalemia Expert Consensus Panel Highlights with Dr. Neuenschwander

In this week's episode, we talk to Dr. Neuenschwander about the panel discussion on treating Hyperkalemia in the ED. Support for this episode provided through an unrestricted grant from AstraZeneca.