Episode 7.0 – Hyperkalemia + Rate Contro...

We review the diagnosis, risk stratification, & management of acute pulmonary embolism in the ED. Hosts: Vivian Chiu, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Acute_Pulmonary_Embolism.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Pulmonary Show Notes ... Show More

We break down pneumothorax: risks, diagnosis, and management pearls. Hosts: Christopher Pham, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Pneumothorax.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Chest Trauma, Pulmonary, Trauma Show Notes Risk Factors ... Show More

Angioedema – Recognition and Management in the ED Hosts: Maria Mulligan-Buckmiller, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Angioedema.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Airway Show Notes Definition & Pathophysiology Angioedema = localize ... Show More

Contributor: Peter Bakes, MD Educational Pearls: Patients in renal failure may have elevated serum potassium levels which can result in EKG changes.   EKG changes in the setting of hyperkalemia generally depend on the serum level. Mild elevation may cause peaked T waves. At highe ... Show More

What degree of hyperkalemia makes you worried enough to send your patient to the ED? Are ECG changes sensitive in detecting hyperkalemia? Do you know how to advise your patient on dietary changes? What medications can you effectively use in the outpatient setting?Show notes, Tran ... Show More

Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls: Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm that sometimes requires rate control in setting of rapid ventricular response (RVR) Calcium channel blocker and beta blockers are the most frequently used medications to block the A ... Show More

This week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about Hyperkalemia.We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Hyperkalemia!Definition of HyperkalemiaCauses / PathophysiologyClinical FeaturesPhysical Exam FindingsDiagnosisTreatmentTo ... Show More

Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls: Hyperkalemia may cause cardiac arrest  Treatment of suspected hyperkalemic cardiac arrest begins with typical management of cardiac arrest including high-quality CPR, defibrillation if appropriate, and resuscitation medications  A ... Show More

Listener feedback on the most important study in a decade, MONITOR-HF, a flawed paper and analysis, and the tension between pathos and logos are the topics John Mandrola, MD discusses in this week's podcast. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a pa ... Show More

Contributor: Travis Barlock MD Education Pearls: The Cushing Reflex is a physiologic response to elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) Cushing’s Triad: widened pulse pressure (systolic hypertension), bradycardia, and irregular respirations Increased ICP results from systolic hyper ... Show More

In this episode I cover atrial fibrillation. If you want to follow along with written notes on atrial fibrillation go to zerotofinals.com/af or find the cardiology section in the Zero to Finals medicine book. This episode covers the pathophysiology, presentation, differentials, i ... Show More

An HRS meeting recap, Impella failure, sacubitril/valsartan, the purpose of trials, and a major breakthrough in evidence generation are the topics discussed by John Mandrola, MD in this week's podcast. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial ... Show More