Hematologist Tom Deloughery gives a primer on COVID-19 cytokine storm, d-dimer, DIC that leans toward thrombus, why some clots break through heparin, utility of low molecular weight heparin, and using TPA for ARDS (don’t get too excited on that
ED-intensivist Scott Weingart has developed several protocols for airway management in COVID-19 patients, but each of those answers brings up more questions. In this episode: ‘happy hypoxemia’, the 4 types of COVID patients, Covid L vs H, is th
This week I’m bringing you an amazing person and an amazing interview. The interview with Alana in Episode 061 about her first failing and then passing her PANCE was so good I decided to put together another interview. This week, for the second
In this episode we speak with Chris Hicks, Canadian emergency physician and trauma team leader who is a master of teaching the cognitive skills of resuscitation. Chris shares several protocols from his hospital regarding code blue and intubati
In today’s update: New York experience with fluid restriction in COVID ARDS, prone positioning for non-intubated hypoxic patients, resetting the intubation threshold, and using ABGs. Your questions for Reuben Strayer and Patrick Reinfried. For
Triage and treatment tents have become ubiquitous in the current pandemic, improving throughput and keeping infectious but relatively well patients outside of the hospital. In this episode, emergency physician Josh Bucher, assistant professor a
In this episode I speak with Dr. Reuben Strayer, emergency physician at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. The news is rife with reports of New York’s escalating COVID-19 cases and there are lessons we can learn from how they are respon
Kirkland, Washington was the first U.S. city with reports of a large-scale COVID-19 outbreak. In this special edition of ERcast, Dr. Patrick Reinfried, an emergency physician practicing at Kirkland’s Evergreen Hospital, gives a first hand accou
COVID-19: Troponin, Abx, Chloroquine, X-rays, Rationing Tests, Public Health Responsibilities Rob Orman MD and Rick Pescatore DO In this episode I speak with Dr. Rick Pescatore, Chief Physician for Preparedness for the state of Delaware and
In today's episode, emergency physicians Amy Cho and Jason Adler break down novel ways to limit use of PPE while at the same time minimizing contact with potentially infected patients. We also talk about how government regulations have obstruct
This episode launches Stimulus. My new podcast that deconstructs strategies to live and practice with intent. Don't just suck it up, think differently. Website: Stimuluspodcast.com Itunes: Link Spotify: Link Stitcher: Link
<< Click here to get 23 ENT questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Blowout Fracture A fracture of the orbit Clinical Presentation “I got my face smashed in!” Ecchymosis Difficulty with vertical eye movement Diplopia Infraorbital ane
Neuro-Ophthalmologic Disorders << Click here to get 23 ENT questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Nystagmus An involuntary rhythmic eye movement Patient is usually unaware that it’s happening, but may have blurred vision Causes Cong
<< Click here to get 23 ENT questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Blepharitis An infection of the eyelid Acute blepharitis is most commonly caused by Staph May be viral Seborrheic dermatitis or acne rosacea can also cause blepharit