In this episode, we talk with Dr. Sandy Schneider and Dr. Penny Lema about the presentation of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms in the emergency department. We talk about some of the advancements that allow for emergency physicians to make more efficient and accurate diagnosis. 

Funding for this podcast is provided by a grant from the Council of Medical Specialty Societies(CMSS) as well as the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation(GBMF).

On the Pulse of the Pulsatile Mass - rAAA Diagnosis and Management in the ED

With emergency medicine being the safety net of the US healthcare system, access for many can be lacking do to the locations and proximity to a hospital based emergency department. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Leon Adelman on the expansion of free-standing, walk-in, and microhospital based emergency settings and how they may impact the EM workforce landscape.

Hospital and Beyond - Expanding Coverage - EDs, UTCs, And Microhospitals with Dr. Leon Adelman

In this episode from ACEP24, we talk with Dr. Saleh Fares Al-Ali, President of IFEM about the challenges emergency medicine is facing on the world stage and they sound very familiar. We also talk about the challenges and opportunities of organizing emergency medicine on the global scale.

https://www.ifem.cc/

IFEM - Oceans Apart and Familiar Challenges with Dr. Saleh Fares Al - Ali

Imposter Syndrome is common among physicians and significant impact on our wellness and longevity. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Amanda Dinsmore about her presentation at #ACEP24 and steps we can take to fight off the "imposter in the mirror".

There's an Imposter in the Mirror with Dr. Amanda Dinsmore

Colorado ACEP has their 3rd annual meeting coming up next week and we present a reimbursement primer with Dr. Jamie Dhaliwal and Dr. Jason Adler. We talk through what has changed, why it matters, and what you can do about it.

CoACEP Reimbursement Evolution Primer with Drs. Jamie Dhaliwal and Jason Adler

In this segment, we talk with Dr. Anil Menon who is an emergency physician with NASA, currently training for upcoming missions. We talk with him about his life progression and what it potentially means for emergency physicians. 

EM Physicians Heading to Space with Dr. Anil Menon - NASA

In this episode, we talk with one of the pioneers in migraine medicine, Dr. David Sklar, and returning guest and Ohio State champion, Dr. James "Big Jim" Neuenschwander about headaches, migraines, evaluations, and the new ACEP POC tool to support physicians and staff in the ED. 

An Aura of Talking About Headaches - ACEP Migraine POC Tool

What happens when insurance tries to police physicians and report them to the National Practitioner Database? We talk to a physician who experienced just that when Humana tried to police this Virginia EP.

https://journals.lww.com/em-news/fulltext/2024/04000/insurance_corrective_action_poses_danger_to_ebm.2.aspx

Humana Playing Doctor Police: When Insurance Tries to Control Doctors - Dr. James Moak

In this episode, we talk about the airway in the middle...the moderate respiratory distress patient that is on the struggle bus, but not ready for definitive airway management. 

Love is in the Air - Moderate Airway Management POC Tool

The NES story has been a tragic one that has left many physicians in very difficult and costly positions. In this episode, I talk with two former NES employees, with the signs, experience, and cautionary tales to other physicians. 

A Series of Unfortunate Events - The  Disaster that is the NES Story

Emergency Medicine lost a pioneer and great on November 26th when Dr. Greg Henry passed away. He was a true leader in the speciality and had a style that was all his own. In this episode, I talk with some of his close EM friends, Drs. Gillian Schmitz, Roya Caloia, Kurtis Mayz, and Rick Bukata about his history, personality, and legacy. 

Egos Dimwits and Chicken Butts - Remembering Dr. Greg Henry

ACEP Frontline, hosted by Dr. Ryan Stanton, features in-depth conversations on the hottest topics in emergency medicine and critical care.