EMRA*Cast

Although the first time ultrasound was used for clinical reasons was in 1956, the incorporation of ultrasound in the Emergency Department is relatively new. In this episode, EMRA*Cast host Dr. Lizzii Le (@LizziiLeMed) get tips from Dr. Avila (@UltrasoundMD @coreultrasound) on the best way to incorporate ultrasound in the ED.

ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a term that all emergency medicine residents learn and commit to memory early on. This term is far from perfect, however, and some physicians think it should be thrown out altogether. In this episode, host Masood Mohammed (@DocMooseEM) chats with Dr. Susy DeMeester (@SusyDemeester) about why 'STEMI' misses the mark and what we can do to fix it.

Is EM still cool? What happened in the 2023 Match? Tune in to EMRA*Cast for a special episode with EMRA President Jess Murphy, MD, and host Chris Reilly, MD, talking about the Match, the aftermath, and our best path forward.

The transition from the last day of medical school to the first day of intern year may be one of the biggest leaps in medicine. It's not easy – but you're not alone. If you just matched and you're gearing up for intern year, this is for you. Join EMRA*Cast host (and almost-finished-with-intern-year) Kyle Duke, MD, and his guest, Noah Schammel, MD, current EM/IM intern at East Carolina University, to talk about the highs, the lows, and the in-between of intern year.

As emergency docs, anytime there is something in the chest cavity that should not be there, such as air, blood, or fluid, we often feel compelled to get it out. For many decades that barbaric task was done with a 40 French chest tube and some low-wall suction. But is that what is best for the patient?

Pediatric emergencies are scary – and pediatric cardiac arrest tops the list of those scary scenes. There are thousands of pediatric cardiac arrests in the U.S. every year; 11.4% survive to hospital discharge – but only 5% of those children are neurologically intact. How can emergency physicians overcome these statistics? After spending a couple decades honing his PEM skills, Peter Antevy, MD, has narrowed down some key tips he shares with EMRA*Cast host Chris Reilly, MD.

Is there a doctor onboard? In-flight emergencies are not rare, supplies and resources are limited, and it is always good to be prepared. Dr. Amy Ho joins EMRA*Cast host Dr. Dustin Slagle to discuss what to expect and how to help.

Being a female in a profession that was previously dominated by males can present with some unique challenges. In this episode, Dr. Arlene Chung (@arlenesujin) and Dr. Diane Birnbaumer (@DianeBirnbaumer) discuss what it is like being a female emergency physician with EMRA*Cast host Dr. Lizzii Le (@LizziiLeMed).

How often do you add ZIP code to the risk factors you're considering when building a differential? In this episode, Renee Salas (@ReneeNSalas_MD) and host Masood Mohammed (@DocMooseEM) discuss why you should. In short: Climate change is waiting in your ED.

Ever feel lost and confused when it comes to antibiotic choice? Feel like you are making a mistake by giving this instead of that? Giving too much? Giving too little? If so, you're not alone. So let's branch out from just vanc and zosyn and dive into the top 10 antibiotic mistakes today with pharmacy guru Dr. Bryan Hayes.