Cardiac Arrest

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In this episode we talk with Dr. Scott Weingart about new developments in caring for patients in cardiac arrest including: End tidal CO2 monitoring Therapeutic hypothermia Should all post arrest patients with return of spontaneous circulation go to the cath lab? A logical approach to managing the airway during cardiac arrest resuscitation DIRECT DOWNLOAD Airway [...]

Life, The Universe and UTIs

Don't Panic

What’s the best antibiotic for UTI? Is there a secret sauce for treating V-tach? Your letters, rants and a mystery guest.

A-Fib Unleashed!

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Curbside consult with electrophysiologist Randy Jones MD about the fine points of atrial fibrillation managment.

8 Ortho questions

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Which Colles’ fractures should go to the OR? Does an IO line create an open fracture?

Pediatric Elbow Injuries

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Our orthopedic consultant, Adam Barmada MD, joins us for a conversation about pediatric elbow injuries

Priapism and Hematuria

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ERCAST 004 Is a 12 hour erection really such a bad thing? This upstanding episode includes: How to manage the patient with bloody urine? A curbside consult with urologist Brian Shaffer, MD. Your emails An unusual southern accent and as usual…SO much more… References: ERCAST 004: Hematuria and priapism [Audio mp3 link] ERCAST on iTunes