Academic Life in Emergency Medicine

ACEP E-QUAL 26: Suspected Acute Venous Thromboembolic Disease

In this episode from the ACEP-EQUAL series, Dr. Stephen Wolf (Professor and Vice Chair at the Department of EM, Denver Health Medical Center; Chair of the ACEP clinical policies committee, subcommittee chair for this policy) talks about the development and primary recommendation from the ACEP Clinical Policy: Suspected Acute Venous Thromboembolic Disease 

Host: Dr. Jason Woods

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ACEP E-QUAL 25: Avoidable Imaging Success Story

In this episode, Dr. Craig Hostein and Dr. Thomas Vaughan discuss their success in reducing avoidable imaging for low back pain in the ED.

Host: Dr. Jason Woods

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ACEP E-QUAL 24: Appropriate Use Guidelines for Cardiovascular Imaging

Dr. Frank Peacock and Dr. Michael Kontos review the 2015 guidelines, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology regarding appropriate use of cardiovascular imaging.

Host: Dr. Jason Woods; Podcast Sound Engineer: Kellen Vu

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PDF of slide deck: https://www.acep.org/globalassets/sites/acep/media/equal-documents/webinar_chestpainw3_policy_cvimaging.pdf

References

1. Rybicki FJ, Udelson JE, Peacock F et al. 2015 ACR/ACC/AHA/AATS/ACEP/ASNC/NASCI/ SAEM/SCCT/SCMR/SCPC/SNMMI/STR/STS Appropriate Utilization of Cardiovascular Imaging in Emergency Department Patients With Chest Pain. JACC. Feb 2016. 67;7. DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2015.09.011
2. Singer AJ, Than MP, Smith S et al. “Missed myocardial infarctions in ED patients prospectively categorized as low risk by established risk scores”. Am J Emerg Med. 2017 May;35(5):704-709. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2017.01.003.
3. Poldevaart JM, Reitsma JB, Backus BE. “Effect of Using the HEART Score in Patients with Chest PAin in the Emergency Department: A Stepped-Wedge, Cluster Randomized Trial.” Ann Intern Med. 2017 May 16;166(10):689-697. doi: 10.7326/M16-1600
4. Than MP, Aldous SJ, Troughton RW et al. “Detectable High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin within the Population Reference Interval Conveys High 5-Year Cardiovascular Risk: An Observational Study.” Clin Chem. 2018 Jul;64(7):1044-1053. DOI: 10.1373/clinchem.2017.285700

ACEP E-QUAL 23: Implementing High Sensitivity Troponin

Dr. Simon Mahler, Dr. Deborah Diercks, and Dr. Christopher Baugh discuss how to implement the use of high sensitivity troponin in your clinical setting on this featured ACEP E-QUAL podcast. 

Host: Dr. Jason Woods; Podcast Sound Engineer: Kellen Vu

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ACEP E-QUAL 22: Making Sense of High Sensitivity Troponin (Drs. Peacock and Christensen)

Dr. Peacock and Dr. Christensen discuss the nuances of the high sensitivity troponin lab test on this featured ACEP E-QUAL podcast. 

Host: Dr. Jason Woods; Podcast Sound Engineer: Kellen Vu

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PECARN 3: New PECARN Infant Fever Rule

Host Dr. Jason Woods discusses the new PECARN Infant Fever Prediction Rule with lead author Dr. Nate Kuppermann. They review how this rule is different than its predecessors, understanding recursive partitioning, and how/when to use this rule in clinical practice. Article: Kuppermann et al. A Clinical Prediction Rule to Identify Febrile Infants 60 Days and Younger at Low Risk for Serious Bacterial Infections. JAMA Peds. Feb 2019.

The Leader's Library 1: Dare to Lead

The Leader's Library book club series kicks off featuring Brene Brown's DARE TO LEAD. Hosted by Dr. Dina Wallin, this podcast provides a teaser on why this book is critical for leaders in healthcare and academia. Learn more at: https://www.aliem.com/the-leaders-library-dare-to-lead/

 

 

SAEM RLS 08: Exception From Informed Consent (Dr. Jill Baren)

Guest host, Dr. Michelle Lin chats with Dr. Jill Baren (University of Pennsylvania) on the whys, hows, and behind-the-scenes stories about conducting research under the Exception From Informed Consent (EFIC) regulation. Spoiler alert: It is not for the timid or impatient.

EM Match Advice 24: Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Training

An EM Match Advice episode on promoting diversity and inclusion during residency training, hosted by Drs. Michael Gisondi and Michelle Lin. Featuring Dr. Joel Moll (Virginia Commonwealth), Dr. Tyson Pillow (Baylor), and Dr. Bonnie Kaplan (Denver Health).

https://www.aliem.com/em-match-advice-diversity-inclusion/

WTT 20: Stress and Resiliency with Lt. Col. David Grossman | Author of On Combat

Facilitated by Dr. Matt Melamed, this podcast features powerful insights from Lt. Col. David Grossman, the author of On Combat, as he relates stories in the military as it applies to emergency physicians. Strategic sleep hygiene, deep breathing, and food/water are discussed as they relate to stress management and staying in a constant "condition yellow" of alertness.