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Is That a Thing?
The “is that a thing podcast” is an emergency medicine and critical care podcast designed for health care professionals who want to bridge the gap between clinical practice and current evidence. The podcast aims to use the sharp knife of up-to-date evidence to dissect dogma and controversies in eme...
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Penicillin and Cephalosporin Cross Allergy
Dive deep into the history of medicine to explore the origins of penicillin and the development of cephalosporins. From the dank corners of Alexander...
Magnesium: Super molecule or super myth
This episode explores the history and use of magnesium in modern medicine from discovery to its modern applications. We examine the data regarding ma...
Aspirin: the worlds most used drug
This episode explores the fascinating history of aspirin and dives deep into the recent recommendations regarding not using aspirin for the primary pr...
First trimester bleeding: Can we prevent first trimester miscarriage?
This episode dives deep into one of the more common issues in emergency medicine: first trimester bleeding. Traditionally, it has been a topic that b...
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
Disclaimer: Please excuse the audio quality of this episode, it’s a great talk we had some connection issues while recording this month due to distanc...
Steroids in cardiac arrest
This episode examines the role of corticosteroids in cardiac arrest and in the post-arrest state. We look at literature from several well-known trial...
Mysteries and myths about fever in medicine
This episode explores fever from its physiology and function to common conceptions (or misconceptions?) about fever. We dive into how high of a fever...
Antibiotics in diverticulitis (?)
This episode explores whether some patients with diverticulitis can be treated without antibiotics and if so who are these patients. Additionally, wh...
Is nitroglycerin still useful in modern medicine
This episode examines the history and development of nitroglycerin from volatile dynamite component to essential cardiac medication. We examine the u...
What is the optimal blood pressure in trauma...and should we ever use vasopressors in trauma?
This episode discussed two major concepts, the optimal blood pressure target for trauma patients and the use of vasopressors in trauma (WHAT!). We lo...
Roid rage! Corticosteroids in emergency medicine
Today we explore the nuances of corticosteroid use and indications in the emergency department with Dr. Kyle Mcatee. We delve into when steroids shou...
Choosing IV Size and Location for CT scans
This brief episode examines the right size and location for peripheral IV's for contrasted CT scanning in the emergent setting. We also explore wheth...
Contrast Chronicles Part II: IV Contrast Allergy
This episode is part 2 in our contrast chronicles and tackles the mythical beast of iodine, shellfish, and contrast allergy. Join us as we explore th...
Does IV contrast cause kidney injury?
In this episode, we dissect the controversy surrounding contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) and modern IV contrast dye. Dr. Thomas Ulmer joins us to l...
Targeted temperature management for post-cardiac arrest patients in 2021
On this cast, we do a deep dive into the origins, history, and evidence behind targeted temperature management (TTM) with our special guest Dr. Thomas...
REBOA: Is it ready for primetime?
In this episode, we discuss the history and development of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) and its application in ci...
Going Viral: Respiratory virus panels and their utility in febrile children
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the utility of respiratory viral panels. Are respiratory viral panels (RVP) a sure-fire way to find out wha...
Intermediate risk pulmonary embolism treatment
This episode focuses on treatment options for intermediate-risk pulmonary emboli (PE). We define the intermediate-risk (or submassive )PE and controv...
Calcium in major trauma and traumatic hemorrhage
This episode discusses the role of calcium in trauma patients and whether or not the lethal triad of trauma should be updated to the lethal diamond to...