Fri, 11 October 2019
Vaping associated lung injury (VALI) has become a frequent topic in the news in the United States (US). In this episode we review the epidemiology, presumed pathophysiology, and new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the US. Thanks for listening! References:
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Mon, 30 September 2019
In this episode we briefly review hyperkalemia and the principles of emergent treatment. Then we explore, in-depth, the role of insulin and dextrose including the incidence of hypoglycemia and pearls to reduce this side effect. Pearls:
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Direct download: FOAMcast_hyperkalemia_and_insulin_-_9_29_19_1.52_PM.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:08am EDT |
Sun, 1 September 2019
We discuss the US Food & Drug Administration's black box warning for droperidol and the evidence behind this warning. We then discuss the use of butyrophenones such as droperidol and haloperidol for the treatment of agitation, headaches, nausea and vomiting, and gastroparesis/cannabinoid hyperemesis.
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Wed, 31 July 2019
We discuss the coagulation test thromboelastography (TEG) / Rotational Thromboelastometry (ROTEM), reviewing the evidence behind the use of the tests as well as the clinical implications. Show notes and graphics FOAMcast.org Thanks for listening! |
Tue, 9 July 2019
In this episode, we discuss important and "hot" articles thus far in 2019. These articles include:
Thanks for listening! Jeremy Faust and Lauren Westafer
Direct download: FOAMcast_2019_mid_yera_literature_review.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:02am EDT |
Fri, 24 May 2019
We review the entity formally known as pseudoseizures and psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES), now referred to as psychogenic non-epileptic attacks (PNEA). We discuss the history of PNEA as well as relevant literature on the diagnosis and treatment of this entity. Thanks for listening! |
Tue, 30 April 2019
We review myths and reality in the management of patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
We also review common emergencies in sickle cell disease that include
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Fri, 29 March 2019
We are at #SMACC in Sydney, Australia, thanks to the Rosh Review, delivering updates from the conference to your earbuds. Advocacy in Emergency Medicine - Esther Choo and Hugh Montgomery Mechanical CPR vs Manual CPR - Ken Milne vs Salim Rezaie Super sick massive GI bleeds and balloon tamponade - Sara Gray Thanks for listening! |
Thu, 28 March 2019
We are at SMACC in Sydney, Australia, thanks to the Rosh Review, delivering updates from the conference to your earbuds. Today we cover resuscitation pearls. Bougie vs Standard Stylet in emergency department (ED) rapid sequence intubation (RSI) - Brian Driver vs Rich Levitan Rocuronium vs Succinylcholine Debate - Billy Mallon and Reuben Strayer The Crashing Asthmatic - Haney Mallemat Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer and Jeremy Faust |
Wed, 27 March 2019
We are at #smacc in Australia thanks to the Rosh Review! The opening session this morning was amazing and we can't do it justice on the podcast. Gill Hicks (@MadForPeace), a victim in the July 7, 2005 bombing attack on a London train spoke on how impactful everyone in the healthcare delivery system can be (from medics to detectives to nurses to physical therapists to physicians). Dr. Dara Kass delivered a powerful talk on vulnerability, responsibility, and lack of knowledge even in a super health care literate individual.....what it means to be a provider and a patient (and a mom and a medical home for the family and a wife) in her story of donating part of her liver to her son. David Carr on anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis is the most common cause of encephalitis in young people (<30 years old), with an average age of ~20. We review the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease Thanks for listening! |