Bridging Health and Humanity: Barriers and Borders
EMRA*Cast
In this episode of “Bridging Health and Humanity,” hosted by Dr. Natalie Hernandez, the focus is on the effects of current immigration policies and enforcement tactics on the health of vulnerable communities. The discussion features Dr. Rose Diaz and Dr. Sarah Lopez, both advocates for immigrant health, who share their insights on changes in immigration policy, including the revocation of “sensitive location” protections and adjustments to the public charge rule. They delve into the broader impact of these policies on patient trust and public health, including delayed care and...
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12 Essential Tips for New Emergency Medicine Interns
EMRA*Cast
July is the most exciting time of the year in the hospital - especially in the Emergency Department, when all of the new interns show up! Get 12 pieces of advice for interns reporting for their first shifts, courtesy of EMRA*Cast host Blythe Fiscella, MD, and guests Andrew Toron, MD (chief resident), Brielle Grote, DO, and Emerson Trimble, DO.
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Gun Violence: From Practice to Policy, with Dr. Cedric Dark
EMRA*Cast
It was the tweet heard far and wide: When the NRA claimed doctors "should stay in their lane," physicians took aim at firearm safety as a matter of public health, policy, advocacy, and patient care. EMRA*Cast host Lauren Rosenfeld, MD, dives into this issue with author and policy guru Cedric Dark, MD, MPH, FACEP.
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In Defense of Succinylcholine
EMRA*Cast
When it comes to the airway, roc rocks and succ sucks, right? You’ve heard it more than once. But EMRA*Cast host Peter Lorenz, MD, presents a nuanced argument in defense of succinylcholine, with guests Mike Perza, PharmD, and Patricia Simmer, MD.
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Vacation Gone Deadly: Toxins in Paradise
EMRA*Cast
In this episode of EMRA*Cast's “Vacation Gone Deadly: Toxins in Paradise,” hosts Maiya Smith, MD, and Lauren Rosenfeld, MD, speak with Kenneth Katz, MD, a toxicologist and practicing EM physician at Lehigh Valley Health, about toxins you might encounter while traveling, inspired by Season Three of The White Lotus.
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Emergency Psychiatry Consults
EMRA*Cast
Mental health concerns drive a large number of emergency department visits in the United States. When a patient presents with an acute crisis, it’s important for emergency medicine and psychiatry to work as a seamless team. Drs. D’Monte Farley and Caylon Pettis talk about how to ensure an effective psychiatry consult in the ED.
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War Zone Medicine
EMRA*Cast
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Navigating EM Residency
EMRA*Cast
Navigating EM residency can be tricky and often difficult. EMRA*Cast host Nishant Gogna, DO, presents a group discussion navigating the tips, tricks, and pitfalls to watch out for in your EM residency, with Joanne Bethencourt, DO, PGY-3 and chief resident at UF Health Shands Hospital; Mario Hernandez, MD, PGY-3 at UF Health Shands Hospital; and Wade Chen, MD, PGY-3 at UF Health Shands Hospital.
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Pediatric Physical Exam Essentials: Strategies and Best Practices
EMRA*Cast
This episode of EMRA Cast features Dr. Jody Kieffer, a pediatric EM attending physician at Nemours Children's Hospital. Dr. Blythe Fiscella, EMRA*Cast host, gets expert advice on examination strategies for pediatric patients. Learn about newborn-specific exams, strategies, and holding techniques to conduct ear and throat exams in toddlers; the use of metered dose inhalers; the appropriate use of ibuprofen and acetaminophen; and guidelines for discharge counseling for bronchiolitic patients.
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Patient Satisfaction with Dr. Gus Garmel
EMRA*Cast
In this bonus episode co-produced with , we're talking patient satisfaction: how to create a meaningful connection in a short amount of time, and why it matters. (Spoiler alert: It's not all about metrics.) Join EMRA*Cast alumni Masood Mohammed and guest Gus Garmel for this practice-elevating conversation.
info_outlineIt was the tweet heard far and wide: When the NRA claimed doctors "should stay in their lane," physicians took aim at firearm safety as a matter of public health, policy, advocacy, and patient care. EMRA*Cast host Lauren Rosenfeld, MD, dives into this issue with author and policy guru Cedric Dark, MD, MPH, FACEP.