Emergency Medical Minute

Apple juice or pedialyte for the dehydrated toddlers? Though the real question is which t drink in the morning after you have a few too many.

Are we accurate guessers? And what does it matter if we are wrong?

A look into the drug vault for the inexpensive methadone replacement.

A blast from the past with relevance to the present day treatment of a common ED issue.

What do you if a patient just won't stop seizing?

Dr. Hunt through some old school and some new school methods of managing SVT.

Description and treatment of different types of nose bleeds.

A discussion about reducing unnecessary urinary catheterizations in infants.

A discussion on one of the most common causes of C. Diff and the relative likelihood of infection.

Dr. Luyten is a thrifty guy, turns out he can save about 66 million dollars with one simple trick.

Does a patient need antibiotics for a positive Urinalysis? Here is an algorithm that could help.

Those high rise apartments have great views, but poor prognosis for heart attacks.

A discussion of cranial nerve palsies.

Why not all that is elevated lactate is sepsis.

Discussion of EKG findings after Benadryl overdose.

A full review of pericarditis from Dr. Hinson.

Although it may not be sexy, it does save lives.

New update on the Zika Virus.

More on snake bites in Colorado.

Symptoms and treatment of post strep Glomerulonephritis in pediatric patients, and the new demographic that is being effected.

A look at both old and new oral anticoagulants.

A discussion of using inotropes during cardiogenic shock.

A compilation of the 10 best medical minutes from the first 100.

Our centennial podcast features a deep dive into the world of cardiology and some fun surprises along the way. We also reveal our 10 most favorite podcasts!

How the HEART score is used to determine if a patient is safe for outpatient management

A hypothetical patient case and a new study are discussed.

A common condition seen in the ER and how to manage it.

Recent AAP change in terminology is discussed.

A discussion on the causes of orbital fractures, what to look for in an emergency and how to care for varying severities of orbital fractures.

A new study investigates steroid choices in the ER for children with asthma attacks.

What it is and how a Japanese mountain relates.

A sad case is a lesson for not ruling out PE despite anticoagulation therapy.

Prevalence and indications of abuse in children.

Age adjusted D-Dimer sensitivity and indications for a CT scan.

New study suggests a way to secure IVs that are easily accessible in the ER.

Symptoms of Botulism, risks factors, and treatments.

Presentation and long term complications of a rare overdose.

Two types of poisoning from common fish, and how to treat the symptoms.

A medical minute inspired by movie explosions.

The two conditions where CPR can be done for hours after pulses are lost.

The danger of getting pricked by a used needle.

George Clooney wasn't always this good looking.

Angioedema caused by ACE inhibitors and TPA is discussed.

A unique presentation of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome in a patient.

A common dermatological condition and how it can be dangerous.

How shift work affects your health.

How to think about Purpura when presented with a patient in the emergency room and some of the causes of Purpura ranging from mild to Oh Crap!

Discussion on the origination of the HEART score for chest pain, how to calculate it, and some of the physiology of major cardiac events.

Carbon monoxide poisoning signs, symptoms from mild to severe. Physiological mechanisms and how to test for CO poisoning.

A discussion about the most common types of pneumonia, and measures you can take to reduce the risk of infection in the Emergency Room.