The University of Iowa Department of Emergency Medicine

A chilling case of severe hypothermia with a discussion of effective treatments.

A review of fulminant hepatic failure, focusing on Acetaminophen overdose.

A unique opportunity to hear about the experiences of a trauma patient from the victim himself, a Family Practitioner from Van Buren County, Iowa.

This is a case presentation of a man with dementia and a discussion of the history, genetics, and clinical features of Huntington's Disease

Is the physiology of shock too dry for you? Then try is outstanding case presentation by Dr Schwemm, Chief Resident at the University of Iowa EM residency.

Dr Dickson's famous annual lecture to the first year medical students on the physiology of shock.

Review of the diagnosis and treatment of community acquired pnuemonia.

A basic case-based review of hemoptysis by our award-winning lecturer, Jason Hughes.

A brilliant review of end-stage renal disease by a promient Univ of Chicago graduate, unforunately missing the first minute.

Paramedic lecture describing the broad range of agricultural injuries, including some really gory pictures.

This is a world-class presentation on burn management from the head of Iowa's renown Burn Center. This podcast should be required listening for everyone practicing Emergency Medicine.

Paramedic lecture covering the principles of toxicology (no slides)

Paramedic lecture covering the principles of toxicology (no slides)

A lecture to paramedics covering the breadth of gynecological and obstetric emergencies (no slides)

Introduction to being a site visitor for the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professional

Second of a two-part detailed examination of the pharmacology of the drugs used in ACLS

First of a two-part detailed examination of the pharmacology of the drugs used in ACLS

Just for fun, a nice little video of our two AirCare helicopters

Orientation to electronic charting at the UIHC ETC (not relevant for viewers from outside institutions)

Orientation to electronic charting at the UIHC ETC (not relevant for viewers from outside institutions)

Factors involved in the emergence of new infectious diseases, focusing specifically on Avian Flu, MRSA, SARS, and mumps.

Applications and procedural technique for head and neck anesthesia

Applications and procedural technique for diagnostic and therapeutic analysis of peritoneal fluid.

Applications and procedural technique of placing a posterior splint

Applications and procedural technique of placing a sugar tongue splint

General use of splint material and its application

A step-by-step video guide to performing a lumbar puncture

The physiology and management of hypothermia

An "in depth" review of dive physiology and the medical complications of diving

An important review on contracts when applying for an EM position after residency

An EMS review of shock types, management and future resuscitation fluids.

Placement of a chest tube in a patient with spontaneous pneumothorax

A review of identifying and managing the difficult airway.

Faculty presentation on how to notify family and friends about a patient's death.

The use of the Gum Elastic Bougie for Intubation in a Simulator

The proper placement of the King LT

The use of the Gum Elastic Bougie for Intubation in a Live Patient

AHA Science Update for ALS, BLS & PALS

This lecture is a review of the approach and management to patients in the ED that suffer from alcohol dependence.

Dr. Dickson’s presentation to the Iowa Board of Regents about Emergency Medicine & EMS in Iowa.