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Emergency Medical Minute

Emergency Medical Minute

Our near daily podcasts move quickly to reflect current events, are inspired by real patient care, and speak to the true nature of what it"s like to work in the Emergency Room or Pre-Hospital Setting. Each medical minute is recorded in a real emergency department, by the emergency physician or clinical pharmacist on duty – the ER is our studio and everything is live.

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Epidemic Meets Pandemic #4: The Patient Perspective

Emergency Medical Minute ·

2020/07/06

This limited series will investigate how the nation’s opioid epidemic has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the course of this series, we will hear from a harm reductionist, an addiction medicine physician, a Denver Police narcotics sergeant and two people currently in recovery. Unfortunately, the opioid epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic are likely not going anywhere soon. Emergency Medical Minute remains committed to providing education to help combat these health crises. In the

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Podcast 575: Light on the Sedation

Emergency Medical Minute ·

2020/07/06

Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls: Studies have shown that patients who are under deeper sedation in the ICU have worse outcomes. Recent study compared lighter vs heavier sedation of patients in the emergency department receiving mechanical ventilation Patients receiving lighter sedation in the ED were often continued in the ICU Patients who had lighter sedation also tended to do better, meaning less days on the ventilator, less days in the ICU, and lower mortality supporting prior

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Epidemic Meets Pandemic #3: The Law Enforcement...

Emergency Medical Minute ·

2020/07/01

This limited series will investigate how the nation’s opioid epidemic has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the course of this series, we will hear from a harm reductionist, an addiction medicine physician, a Denver Police narcotics sergeant and two people currently in recovery. Unfortunately, the opioid epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic are likely not going anywhere soon. Emergency Medical Minute remains committed to providing education to help combat these health crises. In this

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29:10

Epidemic Meets Pandemic #2: The Addiction Medicine...

Emergency Medical Minute ·

2020/06/30

This limited series will investigate how the nation’s opioid epidemic has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the course of this series, we will hear from a harm reductionist, an addiction medicine physician, a Denver Police narcotics sergeant and two people currently in recovery. Unfortunately, the opioid epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic are likely not going anywhere soon. Emergency Medical Minute remains committed to providing education to help combat these health crises. In this

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41:07

Epidemic Meets Pandemic #1: The Harm Reductionist...

Emergency Medical Minute ·

2020/06/29

This limited series will investigate how the nation’s opioid epidemic has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the course of this series, we will hear from a harm reductionist, an addiction medicine physician, a Denver Police narcotics sergeant and two people currently in recovery. Unfortunately, both the opioid epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic are likely not going anywhere soon. Emergency Medical Minute remains committed to providing education to help combat these health crises. In the

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UnfilterED Clips: A Toxicologist's Perspective on...

Emergency Medical Minute ·

2020/06/27

Taken from 'UnfilterED #8: Dr. Christopher Hoyte'. “This current sars-coV-2 / COVID-19 situation should really be a wake-up call for not just a pandemic, but for a biological attack...One of the things I would like to do when we bring our attention back from COVID and get through this pandemic is to really start to prepare for disaster preparedness on the level and scale that we need to for a biological attack and get our hospitals ready, my poison center ready, state and local governments ready so

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UnfilterED #8: Dr. Christopher Hoyte

Emergency Medical Minute ·

2020/06/24

Dr. Chris Hoyte is an ED physician, toxicologist and researcher based in Denver, CO. He was featured in Bring Em’ All: Chaos. Care. Stories from Medicine’s Front Line, a book celebrating emergency physicians through personal testimonies and photography on the frontlines captured by legendary photographer, Eugene RIchards. Time Stamps: 01:25 - Dr. Hoyte’s Origin Story 05:01 - What Drew Dr. Hoyte to Medical Toxicology? 08:22 - Dr. Hoyte’s Most Interesting Toxicology Cases 08:52 - King Cobra Bite

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Podcast 574: Cyanide Toxicity

Emergency Medical Minute ·

2020/06/23

Contributor: Nick Tsipis, MD Educational Pearls: Significant cyanide exposure most commonly occurs from fire/smoke exposure particularly when plastics are involved Cyanide binds to cytochrome oxidase leading to the use of anaerobic metabolism which causes a profound lactic acidosis Classic toxicity includes a rapid loss of consciousness, hypotension, bradycardia, respiratory depression, and seizures Mild exposures can lead to nausea/vomiting, headaches, and other nonspecific symptoms. Sometimes

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Podcast 573: Arsenic Toxicity

Emergency Medical Minute ·

2020/06/22

Contributor: Nick Tsipis, MD Educational Pearls: Arsenic is a heavy metal that binds to multiple cellular enzymes and inhibits aerobic metabolism It is primarily absorbed through the skin, respiratory and GI tract. The classic symptoms of heavy metal exposure are GI irritation (watery diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain) with multisystem organ failure. Neuropathy can present insidiously Initial work up includes EKG, and basic lab work (expect a delayed rise in liver function tests). Acute

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Preview: The Black Doctors Podcast

Emergency Medical Minute ·

2020/06/21

In addition to producing our own content, we believe in using our platform to amplify other voices and perspectives in medicine. With that in mind, check out 'The Black Doctor Podcast' from Dr. Steven Bradley which features interviews with leading minority professionals of the current generation as well as stories of how they overcame adversity and attained their goals. "Listen and be inspired." Podcasts available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all other major streaming platforms Twitter:

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Podcast 572: Locked In Syndrome

Emergency Medical Minute ·

2020/06/16

Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls: Locked in syndrome results typically from an infarct of the basilar artery leading to infarction of the brainstem but typically preservation of the higher structures The result is complete paralysis with preserved cognitive function, hence the name Because of their location within the brainstem, ocular movements are sometimes preserved, allowing a patient who recovers from the initial injury to communicate Patients typically do not regain any motor

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Podcast 571: Digital Blocks

Emergency Medical Minute ·

2020/06/15

Contributor: Jared Scott, MD Educational Pearls: Traditional digital block involves dorsal approach on either side of the digit, injecting local anesthetic along each side to numb all four nerves of the digit Newer approach involves a single injection along the palmar surface at MCP joint Recent study further compared a proximal vs distal single palmar (volar) injection with sites at the MCP and PIP joints Injection sites achieved similar anesthesia between groups but PIP injection site had faster

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Podcast 570: Oh no no no to O2

Emergency Medical Minute ·

2020/06/09

Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls: Supplemental oxygen is not a completely benign intervention. A recent meta-analysis found that O2 saturations above 96% while on supplemental O2 were associated with worse outcomes. Only start a patient on supplemental oxygen if absolutely necessary and aim for a goal of no higher than 96% References Derek K Chu, Lisa H-Y Kim, Paul J Young, Nima Zamiri, Saleh A Almenawer, Roman Jaeschke, Wojciech Szczeklik, Holger J Schünemann, John D Neary,

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Podcast 570: Oh no no no to O2

Emergency Medical Minute ·

2020/06/09

Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls: Supplemental oxygen is not a completely benign intervention. A recent meta-analysis found that O2 saturations above 96% while on supplemental O2 were associated with worse outcomes. Only start a patient on supplemental oxygen if absolutely necessary and aim for a goal of no higher than 96% References Derek K Chu, Lisa H-Y Kim, Paul J Young, Nima Zamiri, Saleh A Almenawer, Roman Jaeschke, Wojciech Szczeklik, Holger J Schünemann, John D Neary,

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Podcast 569: The eFAST Exam

Emergency Medical Minute ·

2020/06/08

Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls:. Focused assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) exam and the extended-FAST (eFAST) are essential components of current trauma care and evaluation There has been an accumulation of research to provide an estimate of effectiveness of identifying certain injuries with ultrasound: For identifying a pneumothorax, the sensitivity ~70% and specificity ~99%. For pericardial effusions, sensitivity 90% and specificity ~ 94%. For hemoperitoneum,

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Podcast 569: The eFAST Exam

Emergency Medical Minute ·

2020/06/08

Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls:. Focused assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) exam and the extended-FAST (eFAST) are essential components of current trauma care and evaluation There has been an accumulation of research to provide an estimate of effectiveness of identifying certain injuries with ultrasound: For identifying a pneumothorax, the sensitivity ~70% and specificity ~99%. For pericardial effusions, sensitivity 90% and specificity ~ 94%. For hemoperitoneum,

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Podcast 568: Shock ‘em!

Emergency Medical Minute ·

2020/06/02

Contributor: John Winkler, MD Educational Pearls: Unstable ventricular tachycardia (VT) typically manifests with syncope, shortness of breath, diaphoresis and/or chest pain with hemodynamic instability Electrical cardioversion of unstable ventricular tachycardia is first line treatment Starting with a higher energy level (or just using the maximum) when performing cardioversion may set you up for better success as many providers feel the first shock has the highest likelihood of success References

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Podcast 567: Mechanical CPR….Not So Fast

Emergency Medical Minute ·

2020/06/01

Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls: Mechanical CPR (machine assisted compression devices) remains a hot topic of debate in emergency medicine Machine assisted CPR has been advocated to provide more consistent compressions in cardiac arrest and free up staff for other tasks. However, multiple studies have shown mechanical CPR provides no significant survival benefit yet increased rates of injury to the chest and abdomen from the devices. Unless a clear benefit can be found, mechanical

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05:27

Selected Audio from 'UnfilterED #7: Russell J. Ledet,...

Emergency Medical Minute ·

2020/05/31

"Go unafraid! And also know that you got to reach out to the right people and hold on to those people no matter what they look like, no matter what background they come from...Find people who are positive in your life who can help you. If I'm one of those people, reach out to me." Russell J. Ledet hails from Lake Charles, Louisiana. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he attended Southern University and A&M College for his undergraduate degrees in biology and chemistry. Afterwards, he went on to

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UnfilterED #7: Russell J. Ledet, Ph.D.

Emergency Medical Minute ·

2020/05/27

Russell J. Ledet hails from Lake Charles, Louisiana. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he attended Southern University and A&M College for his undergraduate degrees in biology and chemistry. Afterwards, he went on to complete his Ph.D. in molecular oncology at New York University. He is currently a second-year MD-MBA student at Tulane University School of Medicine and A.B. Freeman School of Business. He is the co-founder and president of 'The 15 White Coats', a non profit organization focused on

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