This week we discuss the role of phenobarbital in the management of severe alcohol withdrawal.
Core EM Podcast
Episode 56.0 – Sedation of the Agitated Patient
This week we discuss pearls from a talk from Reuben Strayer on sedation of the agitated patient focusing on patient and staff safety.
Episode 55.0 – Platelet Transfusion in Intracerebral Hemorrhage
This week we dive into the PATCH trial investigating the role of platelet transfusions in patients with spontaneous ICH on antiplatelet meds
Episode 54.0 – Preoxygenation
This week we discuss some of the critical issues in preparation, preoxygenation and positioning in RSI.
Episode 53.0 – Low-dose tPA in Ischemic Stroke
This week we discuss a recent study published in the NEJM on low-dose tPA vs standard-dose in acute ischemic stroke.
Episode 52.0 – Anaphylaxis
This week we review anaphylaxis, the importance of epinephrine/adrenaline and how to use it properly.
Episode 51.0 – Analgesia in Renal Colic
This week we dive into a recent article on pain control in renal colic and how it affects our management.
Episode 50.0 – Gastric Lavage
This week we look at the rarely used, but potentially life-saving, procedure of gastric lavage.
