CRACKCast & Physicians as Humans on CanadiEM

This is the third episode of our CanadiEM's podcast series in collaboration with CAEP 2021. In this episode, Dr. Hans Rosenberg is joined by two CAEP 2021 Track Chairs, who give a sneak peak about the great speakers lined up! First, we are joined by Dr. Ken Milne, who outlines the Recent Emergency Medicine Literature track. Afterwards, Dr. Caroline Kowal highlights the Global Emergency Medicine track.

This is the third episode of our CanadiEM's podcast series in collaboration with CAEP 2021, with our guest host Ken Milne. You may recognize Ken Milne's voice from the popular podcast Skeptic's Guide to Emergency Medicine. In this series, Ken breaks down will tell you everything you need to know about the upcoming CAEP 2021 conference, CAEP at the Forks: Rising to the Challenge!

In today's episode, Ken Milne meets with Dr. Tamara McColl to discuss everything you need to know about the upcoming CAEP conference tracks and plenary speakers. Dr. Tamara McColl breaks down why you should attend the CAEP conference, and what exciting tracks to look out for!

This is the second episode of our CanadiEM's podcast series in collaboration with CAEP 2021, with our guest host Ken Milne. You may recognize Ken Milne's voice from the popular podcast Skeptic's Guide to Emergency Medicine. In this series, Ken breaks down will tell you everything you need to know about the upcoming CAEP 2021 conference, CAEP at the Forks: Rising to the Challenge!

In today's episode, Ken Milne meets with Dr. Tamara McColl to discuss everything you need to know about the upcoming CAEP pre-conference. Dr. Tamara McColl breaks down the meaning behind CAEP at the Forks, why you should attend the CAEP pre-conference!

This episode covers drowning in the wilderness/prehospital setting.

This is the first episode of our CanadiEM's podcast series in collaboration with CAEP 2021, with our guest host Kevin Milne. You may recognize Kevin Milne's voice from the popular podcast Skeptic's Guide to Emergency Medicine. In this series, Kevin breaks down will tell you everything you need to know about the upcoming CAEP 2021 conference, CAEP at the Forks: Rising to the Challenge!

In today's episode, Kevin Milne meets with Dr. Tamara McColl to discuss everything you need to about the upcoming CAEP Conference. Dr. Tamara McColl breaks down the meaning behind CAEP at the Forks, why you should attend the CAEP conference and all the details you need to know before attending!

In this collaboration CAEP Conference + CanadiEM promotions podcast episode - We introduce some of our amazing track chairs from the conference. They discuss their guest speakers and some of the awesome content they will be hosting at their respective tracks!

Track Chairs - Tracks:

Check out the podcast and register for the conference at CAEP Conference website at www.caepconference.ca

In this episode, Tiffany talks with Dr. Jazmyn Shaw, the current EMRA Medical Student Council Chair, about the unique challenges faced by medical students during the COVID pandemic. From being abruptly pulled from rotations, uncertainty over audition rotations, virtual interviews and match to the first doses of a COVID vaccine, we cover it all! As we enter year 2 of the COVID pandemic, Dr. Shaw gives us a reminder to love ourselves more and fully appreciate all we have overcome in this past year. Take a listen!

Core Questions

1. Define mild, moderate, and severe TBI (including Box 34.1).
2. Explain the concepts of cerebral autoregulation and CPP. Why is this clinically relevant?
   • Primary and secondary brain injury.
   • direct and indirect brain injury.
3. Differentiate between:
4. Describe the 4 herniation syndromes
5. List the extra-axial brain injuries
6. List the intra-axial brain injuries
7. Outline your approach to the clinical assessment of the brain injured patient (including GCS and brainstem reflexes).
8. Describe key imaging findings in the main types of traumatic brain injury.
   • Inititial resuscitation
   • ICP management and hyperosmolar therapy
   • Indications for seizure and antibiotic prophylaxis
   • Reversal of anticoagulation
   • Decompressive therapies
9. Outline your management priorities in TBI with respect to:
10. List the complications of TBI.

Wisecracks

1. What are the layers of the scalp?
2. What is the Munro-Kellie doctrine?
3. What is Cushing's reflex?
4. List the clinical features of basal skull fracture (Box 34.2)
5. Describe 3 clinical decision rules that apply to neuroimaging in mild TBI.
6. Describe a graduated return to play protocol as per Rosen's.

This episode covers a recent article published : "Pharmacokinetics of intramuscular tranexamic acid in bleeding trauma patients"

Core Questions

1. What are the injuries for the following blunt trauma mechanisms:
2. 1. Head-on collision
   2. Rear end collision
   3. Lateral (T-bone) collision
   4. Rollover
   5. Ejected from vehicle
   6. Windshield damage
   7. Steering wheel damage
   8. Dashboard involvement or damage
   9. Restraint or seat belt use
   10. Air bag deployment
   11. Low-speed pedestrian versus automobile
   12. High-speed pedestrian versus automobile
   13. Bicycle versus automobile
   14. Non-automobile-related
   15. Vertical impact falls
   16. Horizontal impact falls
3. Outline an approach to the primary survey for the trauma patient.
4. Describe the elements of the eFAST exam.
5. Outline an approach to the secondary survey in the trauma patient.
6. Detail relevant ancillary laboratory tests to order in the trauma patient.
   1. Canadian CT Head Rule
   2. Canadian C-Spine Rule
   3. NEXUS C-Spine Rule
   4. NEXUS Chest Rule
7. List the components of the following imaging decision-making tool
8. What are the indications for a CT abdomen/pelvis in the trauma patient?

Wisecracks

1. What are the mechanisms of injury for the following weapons:
2. 1. Knives
   2. Handgun rounds
   3. Shotgun rounds
   4. Rifle rounds
3. What is the LD50 in feet for falls from a given height?
4. What is permissive hypotension and what evidence does it have?