ACEP Frontline

In this special ACEP20 Unconventional episode, we bring you firsthand experiences from NASCAR's return to racing after the COVID-19 shutdown earlier this year. Hear from VP of Racing Operations, John Bobo and Managing Director, Tom Bryant about planning the return. Then hear from NASCAR driver and 7x NASCAR Champion, Jimmie Johnson, on his experience as an athlete is this new world of sports.

This week's episode features two special guests - Dr. Ken Milne and Dr. Jerome Hoffman. Just a couple of weeks ago, we talked with Dr. Milne about lytic use in stroke care. Well, Dr. Hoffman sent us some great feedback, so we got the group together for this special episode. Give it a listen!

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Frank LoVecchio, Vice-chair and Research Director for the Maricopa Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona, to discuss the current Hepatitis A outbreak, currently spanning 27 states in the US, and what you should know about the disease as an ER physician. Since 2016, there have been more than 33,000 reported cases, with over 60% of infected people hospitalized, and 329 deaths, making it the largest person-to-person Hepatitis A virus outbreak in the post-vaccine era. Learn about the role of the opioid crisis in the outbreaks, how the virus can be transmitted, and who should be vaccinated.

This episode was supported by GSK.

In this week's episode, we talk to Matt Porter, Esq about the legal implications of not reporting a positive COVID status. And spoiler alert, there are legal repercussions! Listen in to learn more.

In this week's episode, we talk to one of Dr. Stanton's best podcast friends, Dr. Ken Milne, about TPA and stroke. It's a commonly promoted treatment route, but is it the most effective? Turns out maybe not. Listen in to learn more.

In this week's episode, we talk to Drs. Hirshon and Kavanagh about updates in the management and treatment of Sickle Cell Disease in the ED. The recommendations have changed - listen in to learn more. You can also check out some additional resources on the Emergency Department Sickle Cell Coalition (EDSC3) website at https://www.acep.org/by-medical-focus/hematology/sickle-cell/

This week's episode, we pull back the curtain on a very real issue in medicine - mental health. We talk to Dr. Lorna Breen's family about her life and the legacy she has left behind. All her life she wanted to be a doctor, but the culture of medicine and stigma of mental health took it all away. Her family is now dedicated to talking about the unspeakable and changing the culture of medicine and mental health.

In this week's episode, we talk to Dr. Christina Shenvi about a topic that affects us all - time management. Dr. Shenvi's research on the causes and solutions is a must listen!

In this week's episode, we talk to Drs. Talan and Auwaerter about how this year's flu season might look considering COVID-19. We talk about risk factors, the role of antivirals, how to successfully navigate challenges encountered in the emergency department, and more!

Supported by an educational grant from Genentech, a member of the Roche Group.

In this week's episode, we talk to Dr. Jerome Hoffman about a critical topic - social determinants of health. Understanding your patients' specific situations can help you provide the best care, but that information is not always readily available. Dr. Hoffman provides some ideas on how to overcome these challenges. He also gives some great advice on where to learn more about social determinants.