In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, talks with Rob Orman, MD, founder of Orman Physician Coaching (https://roborman.com/), about longevity in emergency medicine.﻿* Personal foundation * Regular check-ins* Becoming an expert in… * Job stress* Living beneath your means* Recharging and shift work* Bad outcomes* Physician lounge* Learning to say no* Set a reminderMore at Orman Physician Coaching (https://roborman.com/)

Career Longevity

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In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD interview Reuben J. Strayer, MD, author of the May 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Current Concepts in Ketamine Therapy in the Emergency Department* Diving Into Ketamine Use in Emergency Medicine* Understanding Ketamine: From Origins to Emergency Use* Exploring the Ketamine Brain Continuum* Ketamine Dosing and Administration Techniques* Combining Ketamine with Neuroleptic Medications* Practical Approaches to Ketamine for Pain Management* Innovative Pain Management and Ketamine Use* Procedural Sedation with Ketamine: Techniques and Considerations* Addressing Agitation and Sedation in Emergency Situations* Navigating Intubation Strategies: DSI and Ketamine-Only Approaches* Ketamine's Role in Treating Asthma, Status Epilepticus, and Alcohol Withdrawal* Exploring Ketamine for Treatment-Resistant Depression* Concluding Remarks on Ketamine's Versatility in Emergency Medicine

Ketamine in the ED - An Interview with Reuben Strayer, MD

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Ashley A. Foster, MD, Bijan Ketabchi, MD, MPH and Jennifer A. Hoffmann, MD, MS on the March 2024 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Evaluation and Management of Suicidal Ideation and Self-Harm in Children in the Emergency Department (https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/psychiatric-behavioral/pediatric-emergency-medicine-suicidal-ideation-and-self-harm)* Introduction* Understanding Suicidal Ideation and Self Harm in Youths* Screening Tools and ApproachesAsk Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) Toolkit (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/research/research-conducted-at-nimh/asq-toolkit-materials)Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) (https://cssrs.columbia.edu/the-columbia-scale-c-ssrs/about-the-scale/)* Prehospital Care* Managing Patients in the ED* Dealing with Challenging Populations* Lethal Means Counseling* Emerging Tools in Suicide Risk IdentificationSuicide Risk Screening Pathway (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/sites/default/files/documents/research/research-conducted-at-nimh/asq-toolkit-materials/youth-ed/suicide_risk_screening_pathway_ed_youth_asq_nimh_toolkit.pdf)* Disposition and Referrals* National 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline  (https://988lifeline.org/)

Suicidal Ideation and Self-Harm in Children

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the April 2024 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Brief Resolved Unexplained Events: Practical Evaluation and Management in the Emergency Department (https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/cardiovascular/pediatric-emergency-medicine-brief-resolved-unexplained-event)* Introduction* The Evolution of BRUE* Understanding BRUE Guidelines* The Importance of Pre-Hospital Care in BRUE Cases* Investigating the Event: Questions to Ask* Medical and Family History: Key Factors* Environmental and Social Considerations* Definitions and Risk Assessment* Physical Examination* Risk Stratification: Low Risk vs. High Risk Patients* Management: What to Do and What Not to Do* High Risk Population: Studies and Recommendations* The Importance of Communication and Decision Making* 5 Things That Will Change Your Practice

Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUE)

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the March 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Evaluation and Management of Constipation (https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/gastrointestinal/emergency-medicine-constipation)Prevalence and ImpactUnderstanding the CausesMedications That Can Cause ConstipationDealing with Fecal ImpactionUnderstanding Stercoral ColitisPre-Hospital CareED History and Physical ExamDiagnostic Studies and Imaging* X-Ray* CT Scans* Advanced TestingTreatment Options for Constipation* Enemas* Osmotic Laxatives and Stool SoftenersSpecial Considerations: Pregnant, Pediatric, and Hospice PatientsPrescription Medications for ConstipationClinical Pathway for Constipation Management

Constipation

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Paul Aronson, MD, MHS, one of the authors of the February 2024 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Febrile Infants Aged ≤60 Days: Evaluation and Management in the Emergency Department (https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/infectious-disease/pediatric-emergency-medicine-febrile-young-infant)Guideline ChangesPathophysiologyEtiology and DefinitionsPrehospital CareED History and Physical*  Diagnostic StudiesAge 0-21 Days*  Age 22-28 Days*  Age 29-60 DaysLumbar PunctureViral TestingUrinalysisShared Decision MakingDisposition

Career Longevity

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