Monkeypox - Virology, Epidemiology, and Transmission
FOAMcast - An Emergency Medicine Podcast
Release Date: 07/29/2022
New AHA/ACC Pulmonary Embolism Guidelines
FOAMcast - An Emergency Medicine Podcast
This episode summarizes and breaks down the 54 pages of recommendations from the new American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology guidelines on diagnosis and treatment of PE. Show notes, graphics, and references: Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer Disclosure: The views presented represent Lauren Westafer's alone and do not represent the opinions of the AHA/ACC or guideline writing committee
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Pulmonary Embolism in Pediatric Patients - PERC-Peds
FOAMcast - An Emergency Medicine Podcast
In this episode, we review the BEEPER study evaluating PERC-Peds to exclude pulmonary embolism in pediatric patients. References: Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer
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Cervical Spine Clearance in Adult Blunt Trauma Updates
FOAMcast - An Emergency Medicine Podcast
This episode reviews the basics of cervical spine clearance in adult blunt trauma patients including Deciding between clinical decision tools What to do in the intoxicated/obtunded patient What to do after a negative CT in a patient with persistent neck pain and no neurological symptoms References at Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer
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ACEP Thoracic Aortic Dissection Clinical Policy Update
FOAMcast - An Emergency Medicine Podcast
In this episode, we review a from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) on the use of risk stratification tools and D-dimer to exclude non-traumatic thoracic aortic dissection. Shownotes:
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RhD Immunoglobulin (RhoGAM) After First Trimester Abortion
FOAMcast - An Emergency Medicine Podcast
Historically, RhD immunoglobulin was recommended in Rh-negative patients presenting after spontaneous or induced abortion. However, guideline recommendations around the world have largely changed, and now recommend forgoing prophylaxis in most of these cases. We review the evidence and guidelines. Show notes and references: Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer
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Inhaled Corticosteroids for Asthma
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This episode discusses asthma guidelines and a systemic review and network meta-analysis on the use of inhaled corticosteroids for asthma. Show notes and references: Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer
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Acute Ischemic Priapism
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In this episode, we discuss treatment of acute ischemic priapism, including some updates from the . Show notes and references:
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Topical Anesthetics in Corneal Abrasions - A Consensus Guideline from ACEP
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In this episode, we review on the use of topical anesthetics in corneal abrasions. Show notes and references: Thanks for listening! Jeremy Faust and Lauren WEstafer
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Atrial Fibrillation Guideline Update from the AHA
FOAMcast - An Emergency Medicine Podcast
This episode covers emergency medicine-related recommendations from the American Heart Association's (AHA) clinical guideline on atrial fibrillation: Show notes and references: Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer
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Tranfusion Thresholds in Myocardial Infarction
FOAMcast - An Emergency Medicine Podcast
The AABB recently published for blood transfusion thresholds. This podcast reviews these recommendations and a recent study, the , in which patients with anemia and a myocardial infarction were randomized to a restrictive strategy or liberal transfusion strategy. Show notes / references: Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer
info_outlineThere is a global outbreak of human monkeypox virus cases. In this episode (the first of a 2 part series), we summarize some brief virology, epidemiology, and review the transmission of this virus.
References/Show notes: FOAMcast.org
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Jeremy Faust & Lauren Westafer