In this episode, Chris Reilly discusses key takeaways from this week's virtual Maimonides EM conference covering small groups and lectures by EM:RAP gurus Dr. Reuben Strayer and Dr. Anand Swaminathan. Topics include airway management, especially the use of video laryngoscopy, bougies, and suction devices. Dr. Strayer emphasizes careful positioning and slow, deliberate techniques for improving success rates and minimizing risks. Chris also recaps lectures on critical dermatological emergencies like Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and drug reactions. The podcast covers procedures such as resuscitative hysterectomies and cricothyrotomies, emphasizing quick, decisive actions in life-threatening situations. Swami's lecture on transvenous pacing is discussed as a crucial intervention for bradycardia. Practical tips and procedural techniques are highlighted throughout, aiming to enhance emergency medical care.

In this episode of the Maimo EM Pearls Podcast, Dr. Chris Reilly and Dr. Kaitlin DeStefano discuss critical pediatric emergency medicine cases and key takeaways. They explore a case of missed appendicitis and the high misdiagnosis rates and consequences. They also review simulation training on finger traps and hematoma blocks for fractures, emphasizing practical skills in the community. The discussion moves on to small groups with pediatric presentations of the irritable child, non-accidental trauma, Peds headaches and rare neurological conditions like Guillain-Barré Syndrome and transverse myelitis. They also cover the resident lecture by Dr. Mark Calandra on pediatric stroke, including its rarity, delayed diagnosis, and risk factors. Finally, Dr. Sergey Motov's lecture on pain management in the emergency department covers innovative analgesic strategies and the dangers of co-prescribing opioids with other medications.

On this episode of the Maimo EM Pearls Podcast, Chris Reilly talks with Dr. Kaitlyn DeStefano, one of the chief residents at Maimonides Emergency Medicine Residency Program, about their latest conference. They discuss various topics covered in the conference, including a case of syncope emphasizing the importance of a broad differential, techniques for shoulder dislocation reduction, and the complexities of ankle injuries. They also review cases of cauda equina syndrome, osteomyelitis, and septic joint. The walk through Dr. Freddi Tran's lecture on the limping child and Dr. Bae's Hypothermia lecture underscoring the importance of timely intervention and the challenges of treating hypothermic patients.

In this episode of the Maimo EM Pearls Podcast, hosted by Dr. Chris Reilly, the focus is on pediatric heart emergencies, an area less common than adult emergency cases. The session starts with Dr. Mitchell Waters presenting a case of a young girl diagnosed with endocarditis post-cardiac workup. Various pediatric heart emergency topics are discussed, including management of undifferentiated sick neonates with potential congenital heart disease by Dr. Hector Vasquez, treatment protocols for neonatal emergencies involving congenital heart disease, and common side effects of PGE1 administration. Additionally, ECG case studies with Drs. Vicky Kuo and Christine Rizcala focus on different ECG presentations. Pediatric resuscitation techniques and PALS simulation cases are covered by Drs. Vishnu Mupala and Eric Roseman. Dr. Mara Zafrina discusses pediatric heart failure, categorizing it similarly to adult heart failure, and Dr. Jessica Zerzan reviews the mnemonic THE MISFITS for diagnosing critically ill infants. The final lecture by Dr. Reilly himself emphasizes the importance of ICU consultations for unstable patients and critical illness management.

In this episode of the Maimo EM Pearls Podcast, Dr. Chris Reilly discusses hospital policies on handling ICE and law enforcement in the ED. The key protocol involves referring law enforcement to security, confirming officer identification, and sharing limited patient information. Dr. Reilly then transitions to a comprehensive review of high-yield topics for the In-Training Exam (ITE). Key medical concepts covered include ECG patterns for various cardiac conditions, heart murmur maneuvers, cardiology buzzwords, infectious diseases and their common presentations, common antidotes for specific toxins, pediatric exanthems, orthopedic fractures and dislocations, environmental emergencies and musculoskeletal injuries. The episode provides extensive, high-yield information relevant for exam preparation and clinical practice.

In this episode of the Maimo EM Pearls Podcast, host Dr. Chris Reilly summarizes key highlights from this week's Neuro II Conference. Dr. Josh Bodnar discusses a critical case involving a house fire patient with soot in the nares and airway complications, leading to a diagnosis of carbon monoxide and cyanide toxicity and eventual intubation. Additional small group discussions cover status epilepticus management, distinguishing types of vertigo, cervical artery dissection, alcohol withdrawal syndrome, and antibiotic stewardship, providing detailed treatment protocols and key diagnostic considerations.

In this episode of the Maimo EM Pearls Podcast, hosts Dr. Chris Reilly and Dr. Hannah Blakely discuss insights shared by Dr. Ernest Wang, from the ABEM Board of Directors, on building a successful medical career, including tips like savoring wins, trusting oneself, continuous hard work, adaptability, patient-centric care, and anxiety relief. They then delve into updates about the ABEM board examination changes set for 2026, emphasizing the transition to an in-person certifying exam. The episode also covers detailed discussions on different neuro small groups during conference including peripheral neuropathies, differentiating between symmetrical and unilateral forms, and the effective use of treatments like gabapentin. Attention is given to critical headache diagnoses that should not be missed, such as meningitis, subarachnoid hemorrhage, carbon monoxide poisoning, giant cell arteritis, and more. They further explore neuroprotective intubation techniques, stressing pre-oxygenation, patient positioning, and post-intubation sedation. Finally, Dr. Kadeen Forrest's lecture on headache management in pregnancy is recapped, highlighting conditions like preeclampsia, PRESS, and cerebral venous thrombosis.

In this episode of MEPP, host Chris Reilly discusses Pediatric Trauma day at the Maimonides EM Residency Conference. The episode begins with Dr. Cassidy Baldwin's presentation on dehydration signs and management. Dr. Christine Rizkalla lead a discussion on non-accidental trauma, highlighting risk factors and injury patterns. Dr. Hector Vasquez discussed the PECARN head CT rule for evaluating pediatric head trauma. Dr. Jonathan Rochlin covers multi-system pediatric trauma preparedness, emphasizing the importance of being prepared with appropriate equipment and protocols. The episode also includes practical advice on performing a pediatric cric by Drs. Fagan and Camino, insights into managing pediatric traumatic brain injuries from Dr. James Lashkin, and a detailed guest lecture by Dr. Datta on the implications of non-fatal strangulation. The podcast wraps up with wishes for safe holidays, noting a brief hiatus in resident conferences.

In this episode, Dr. Chris Reilly and Dr. Kelsey Clayman discuss various ophthalmological emergencies presented in a conference on December 11th, 2024. They dive into an M&M case of bilateral vision loss with an elevated lactate and metabolic acidosis, emphasizing the importance of considering multiple diagnoses. The team also covers pain and painless red eye differentiations, pain and painless vision loss, and MUDPILES. Discussions include orbital compartment syndrome with the emergency procedure, lateral canthotomy and eye infections. They highlight the utilization of Morgan lenses and Tonopen, and conclude with critical emergency treatments for conditions such as central retinal artery occlusion, giant cell arteritis, and acute angle closure glaucoma.