Learn how to diagnose and manage aspiration pneumonia in the ED with a twist. There's a board test answer and a "real life" answer for this one...Let's talk risk factors, key imaging findings, antibiotic choices, and when to worry.

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Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 257. Aspiration Pneumonia: ED diagnosis, treatment. May 26th, 2025. Accessed [date].

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We’re in Philadelphia for SAEM and we want to meet YOU. Swing by our hangout this Thursday 5/15 from 12 to 2pm. We’ll be live on-site, hanging out, and giving away some EM Board Bombs swag. Don’t miss this—your subscription finally comes with a handshake and head nod of respect.

Master the first 5 minutes of managing a hypotensive patient. Learn how to rapidly identify shock types, apply the RUSH exam, and stabilize critically ill patients in the ED.

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Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake, Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 256. Shock and Hypotensive? Do this FIRST. May 11th, 2025. Accessed [date].

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Let’s tackle an oral boards-style EM case. Watch Blake as he is quizzed by Iltifat on the fly. Learn high-yield strategies, pitfalls, and what examiners expect on the EM Oral Boards.

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Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake, Husain, Iltifat. 255. Mastering the Oral Boards. April 20th, 2025. Accessed [date].

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Explore the dangers of scorpion envenomation in this thrilling LIVE-recorded episode from Death Valley, CA. This is an episode you’ll want to watch- the video shots of Death Vally are INCREDIBLE. Check us out on Youtube, Instagram, or TikTok. Learn key emergency medicine pearls and treatment strategies for your next shift.

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Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 254. Scorpion Bites: Live from Death Valley. April 13th, 2025. Accessed [date].

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Measles is making a comeback! Learn how to recognize key symptoms, prevent misdiagnosis, and manage MMR infections in the emergency department. Stay prepared for this highly contagious disease.

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Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake, Husain, Iltifat. 253. Measles in the ER: one clue you cant ignore! March 16th, 2025. Accessed [date].

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How do you treat asymptomatic hypertension in the ED? When is it urgent? Emergent? We break down what you need to know, myths, and what really matters.

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Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake, Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 252. High blood pressure: will your head explode? March 3rd, 2025. Accessed [date].

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Boost your EM knowledge with high-yield, rapid pearls! In this episode, we cover life-saving tips for thyroid storm, beta-blocker overdose, heat stroke, SAH, and Ludwig’s— all in under 10 minutes. Perfect for EM boards or quick clinical refresher.

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Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake, Husain, Iltifat. 251. High-yield pearls blitz. February 10th, 2025. Accessed [date].

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Breathtaking performances at the Grammy’s this year. Speaking of breathtaking, let’s talk TB!

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Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake, Wosiki-Kuhn, Marlena. 250. This is Tuberculosis- ain’t no hold ’em. February 10th, 2025. Accessed [date].

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