ACEP Frontline - Emergency Medicine

In this episode we hear about the new Practice Essentials of Emergency Medicine program with Dr. Nick Stark, Dr. Nick Cozzi, and Dr. Scott H. Pasichow. This program was built by EM for EM as young physicians transition into life as an attending and beyond.

In this episode, we hear from Dr. Jamie Shoemaker and Dr. Nick Cozzi with a discussion on ED violence with tips and strategies to decrease risk. This episode was recorded live at the Emerald Coast Conference in Florida.

Sharing a little extra weekend content with the commencement address from the ETSU James H. Quillen College of Medicine in May of 2023. Had a great time returning to campus and yes, the cover photo is the selfie I took at the beginning. Enjoy!

In further efforts to get people the life saving care they need as soon as possible, we chat about tactical EMS/medicine. We focus on some of the realities with steps towards better preparedness and training.

In this episode, we talk about options for emergency physicians in risk mitigation for gun violence. We stay out of the politics and keep it to public health and emergency medicine. We are joined by Dr. Barsotti and Dr. Rozel in this special edition of the podcast.

In this episode, we jump back to a couple of talks from ACEP22 with Dr. Rod Fontenette talking about seizure management and the evolution of LPs in EM. Two separate topics, though they segue just fine.

Violence and assaults in the emergency department are a growing challenge putting everyone in the environment at risk. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Graham Snyder about his November article in EP Monthly about violence, some of the causes, and some strategies for management. https://epmonthly.com/article/could-assaults-on-healthcare-workers-have-avoidable-causes/

Joined today by Dr. Charles Emerman MD, Department Chair of Emergency Medicine at Metrohealth/Case Western Reserve University to discuss the latest and greatest in best practices related to our asthmatic patients. Dr. Emerman offers up solutions for quick identification and appropriate treatment with bronchodilators, corticosteroids, to prevent further deterioration of this patient population. Supported by Amgen and AstraZeneca

In this episode, we take a followup dive into pediatric toxicology with and episode discussing the community setting pediatric overdoses with cases, presentations, evaluation, and management.

In this episode, we talk with the always entertaining pediatric emergency medicine guru, Dr. Richard Cantor. In this episode, we talk about five of his tox cases. You never know what will walk or be carried in the door, but we spend nearly an hour running through the cases and the workup of these patients.

Joined on this special episode of the Frontline, Dr. Karl Steinberg shares his breadth of knowledge on all things care transitions for our vulnerable senior patient population. Successful transitions of care between healthcare settings, play a crucial role in ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients. Relevant considerations surrounding the treatment of UTI in the geriatric population is also discussed on this not to be missed episode!

In this episode, we discuss the EM Innovation Collaborative, a group of physicians and other experts working together to advance emergency medicine. We chat with Dr. Nicholas Stark and Dr.Zaid Altawil about this growing initiative. https://www.eminnovationcollaborative.org/

The is a new 90 minute course that is meant to help bystanders and communities prepare to save and preserve life "Until Help Arrives". This is a collaboration between the American College of Emergency Physicians and The Red Cross. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Matthew Levy and Dr. Scott Pasichow about the program and how it can help save lives. www.redcross.org/take-a-class/first-aid/first-aid-training/first-aid-classes/until-help-arrives

Joined on this week's episode of the Frontline, Dr. T.C Solomon brings his creative vision to the chapters of the newly debuted book "A Field Within". Born into a family of actors, Solomon honed his craft of storytelling that has transcended into his practice of EM in Southern California. This # 1 Amazon best-seller is indeed a page turner! https://www.amazon.com/Field-Within-Psychological-Medical-Thriller/dp/B0BM3YZY2C

We continue our pediatric EM content with a return guest. Dr. Marianne Gausche-Hill talks with us about pediatric myocarditis with causes, evaluation, and management.

With the conclusion of PEM23, a fantastic pediatric emergency medicine conference, we interview Dr. Chris Amato regarding antibiotic stewardship and how sometimes more is NOT in fact better. Leadership and Advocacy 2023 Registration - www.acep.org/LAC

The 2023 match was eye opening for emergency medicine as the waves of workforce and other pressures continue to ripple through the profession. In this episode, we talk with EMRA President, Dr. Jessica Adkins-Murphy and match guru, Dr. Bryan Carmody on the statistics, results, and take home messages. Use the code EMPOWER to save $100 on registration for ACEP's Leadership & Advocacy Conference - Register Now LAC...https://www.acep.org/lac/

In this episode, we get an update on pediatric readiness and a number of EMSC topics with Dr. Auerbach and Dr. Saidinejad. They are part of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Assembly 2023 coming up later this week! Register...www.acep.org/pem/ Hungry for More- Use the code EMPOWER to save $100 on registration for ACEP's Leadership & Advocacy Conference - Register Now LAC...https://www.acep.org/lac/

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Adedamola Ogunniyi about some interesting pediatric emergency medicine cases from the "QI Files". Register for the Pediatric Emergency Medicine assembly, March 31 - April 3. PEM23 Registration..https://www.acep.org/pem/ Hungry for More? Use the code EMPOWER to save $100 on registration for ACEP's Leadership & Advocacy Conference - Register Now LAC...https://www.acep.org/lac/

In this episode we continue our Pediatric Emergency Medicine Assembly(PEM23) series with the evidence and growth of contract enhanced ultrasound in the emergency department. In this episode, we talk about the FAST and eFAST exams as well as some of the "how does it work" of contrasted imaging. Use the code EMPOWER to save $100 on registration for ACEP's Leadership & Advocacy Conference - Register Now LAC...https://www.acep.org/lac/

We continue our discussion on pediatric emergency medicine working up to the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Assembly 2023. In this episode we talk about the pediatric EM job landscape. We talk with Dr. Rebecca Leff about the currently landscape and outlook ahead. Hungry for More? Use the code EMPOWER to save $100 on registration for ACEP's Leadership & Advocacy Conference - Register Now LAC...https://www.acep.org/lac/

We haver an episode recorded at ACEP22 in San Francisco talking to Duke emergency physician, Dr. Josh Broder about neck masses and their presentation in the emergency department.

This episode is a carry over from ACEP22 where we talk with pediatric emergency medicine leaders with interesting cases, pearls, and pitfalls. This is part of our PEM23 series. This was recorded prior to the transition from in-person to a virtual meeting at the end of March and early April. Now, no travel is needed and you can catch some fantastic live streaming pediatric content from some of the best in EM! Register today at acep.org/pem/

We start a series of episodes dedicated to the Advanced Pediatric Emergency Medicine Assembly 2023 which is virtual this year and available for registration. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Al Sacchetti about the care of critically ill pediatric patients in the community emergency department. Register today!!! www.acep.org/pem/

With 2 months of 2023 in the books, we spend time with Dr. Michael Granovsky with a billing, coding, and documentation update. Use Code EMPOWER to save $100.00 off registration for ACEP's Leadership and Advocacy Conference 2023 - www.acep.org/lac/ Register today!!!

In the words of Martin Luther King Jr "Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in." We are joined by our guests on this special episode of the Frontline, celebrating National Black History Month with Dr. Alister Martin, Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Ugo Ezenkwele. Use Code EMPOWER to save $100.00 off registration for ACEP's Leadership and Advocacy Conference 2023 - www.acep.org/lac/ Register today!!!

With Valentine's Day and Heart Month, what better topic than blood! In this episode, we tell tales written in blood with Dr. Megan Osborn with cases and diagnosis we may see in the emergency department. This is a continuation of the ACEP22 series based on discussions and education for San Francisco.

In this episode we interview emergency physician and author, Dr. Harvey Castro about his book, "ChatGPT and Healthcare: The Key to the New Future of Medicine." We dive into a number of ways that this type of technology could shape and support the future of healthcare.

In this episode, as part of American Heart Month, we chat with Dr. Deborah Diercks at ACEP22 about the current landscape of ACS and troponin.

In this special episode of The Frontline, we are celebrating National Women Physicians Day by talking with three leaders in Emergency Medicine: ACEP President elect Dr. Aisha Terry, AAWEP Chair Dr. Alecia Gende and EMRA President Dr. Jessica Adkins Murphy. Want to continue this conversation? Join colleagues across emergency medicine at a workshop focused on encouraging women leaders during ACEPs Leadership and Advocacy Conference: https://www.acep.org/lac/aaweps-power-up/ Visit www.acep.org/LAC to register for the conference. ACEP Frontline listeners can enter the code EMPOWER for $100 off registration.

In the midst of the NFL playoffs, no better time to release a podcast with Dr. Thom Mayer, Medical Director of the NFLPA. That being said, this episode has nothing to do with football other than the above reference. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Mayer about EM staffing and the shortages that have been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic.

Dr. Jamie Shoemaker is one of the brightest minds out there with regard to the finances of emergency medicine. He is a tireless advocate for the value and fair reimbursement of the care provided in the emergency department. In this episode from ACEP22, we chat about the current landscape and forward efforts to ensure access and viability of EM.

EMS is an ever evolving profession with more an more evidence and changes that will benefit those in need. In this discussion from ACEP22, we talk with Dr. Clayton Kazan from LA County with out EMS update, trends, and state of the buggy.

Locums in EM was a hot topic and then COVID shifted the landscape. Demand is returning and may be a good opportunity for emergency physicians looking to move, travel, or just try out a new setting. We talk with Dr. Tracy Sanson about the current landscape of locums in EM.

This is a special episode of The Frontline breaking down the recent report from the AHRQ entitled "Diagnostic Errors in the Emergency Department: A Systemic Review". We discuss 10+ critical flaws in the report and how good intention may result in more harm than good. We chat with Dr. Gabe Kelen, Professor and Chair of Emergency Medicine at Johns Hopkins who takes us through the report, uncovering a number of critical errors the produce an incredibly flawed and likely grossly inaccurate publication.

As we transition from the years that were almost exclusively COVID to a potpourri of many things viral and others, we drop in with "Big Jim", Dr. James Neuenschwander for an update on high flow nasal cannula. We look at the supporting evidence and the role this bucket of technology plays in our airway management tool box. You also get to hear the broken nose bowling story! This episode is supported by Fisher & Paykel.

The EM documentation guidelines are changing significantly on January 1st of 2023. We have talked with Dr. Jason Adler earlier in 2022(check out the podcast) and now we get a more detailed update as recorded at the Kentucky ACEP Annual Meeting on November 15th, 2022. I will drop the ACEP documentation cheat sheet on the ACEP Frontline Facebook page.

Join the conversation with Dr. Kathryn Hawk and Dr. Scott Weiner as they discuss where are we now. The opioid epidemic is now old enough to rent a car and during that time has evolved. Unfortunately, COVID caused a spike in overdoses and deaths. In this episode, we talk about the status, education, and management options. Supported by an Unrestricted Grant from NIDA Resources... https://www.acep.org/opioidadvisorynetwork https://www.acep.org/administration/quality/equal/emergency-quality-network-e-qual/

Immune related therapies are growing in cancer care as modern treatments utilize our own systems to attack the disease. This also means we will see growing numbers of these patients in the emergency department with complications from these interventions. We chat with Dr. Chris Coyne who is "geeking out" about the technology and our role in EM. This episode was supported by an unrestricted grant from Bristol Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical for the Recognition and Management of Immune Related Adverse Events.

When we practice medicine, legal exposure is a reality of the business. In this episode, we take a deeper dive with regard to legal risk, exposure, and prevention with return Frontline guest, Dr. Nathan Schlicher.

Everyone needs a good physician, even the leader of the free world. In this episode, we interview Dr. Sean Conley who was the Physician to the President for Donald Trump. This episode also features Dr. Yev Maksimenko and Sriram Venkatesan. They both helped make the interview happen. This is a cool look behind the life at the White House and around the world.

The assessment of head injuries in the emergency department and front line settings is evolving quickly and now plasma tests and other technologies are a promising step forward regarding risk assessment and imaging stewardship. Please join Dr. Robert Welch in the conversation. This episode supported by Abbott Point of Care.

In this episode we review the approach and management of the difficult pediatric airway with Dr. Al Sacchetti. This was recorded at ACEP22 in San Francisco.

We have talked MAB in the past when we were hot and heavy with COVID-19. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Donald Yealy regarding the state of the union with COVID, MAB, and research. This episode is supported by unrestricted grant from GlaxoSmithKline.

In this episode of The Frontline, we talk with Dr. Paula Tanabe about sickle cell disease and the current landscape in emergency medicine with some of the challenges and opportunities to take care of these patients.

Emergency Medicine as a profession is only a bit over 50 years old and past decisions and guidelines have been based on evidence and research outside EM. The emergency department is a unique environment and management should be guided by emergency medicine based researched. That is the goal of the Emergency Medicine Foundation(EMF) and this year, it turns 50. We are joined at ACEP22 by Drs. Jeff Goodloe, Mo Canellas, and Adrian Haimovich about EMF and EM centered research.

In this episode of The Frontline, we talk with Dr. Matthew Wilkinson discussing the evolution of abscess management and the role their invention plays in that management. https://emdevicelab.com/

This special episode of the podcast is from our 1st annual podcast summit at ACEP22 in San Francisco featuring ACEP Frontline and The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Join Dr. Ryan Stanton and Dr. Ken Milne for the first in hopefully many gatherings.

In the newest addition to our "author series", we talk with Dr. Calvin Sun with his new book, Monsoon Diaries. This book is about Dr. Sun's travels to 190 countries, his experiences, and weaving it in with emergency medicine. https://monsoondiaries.com/

In this special ACEP22 edition of the podcast, we talk about opportunities within the Commissioned Corps of the US Public Health Service. https://www.usphs.gov/professions/physician/ https://www.usphs.gov/ready-reserve