Summer is coming and with it, everything from heat exhaustion to heat stroke. Warm up your environmental knowledge on a practical approach to treating heat illness. We'll cover the different practice methods for cooling the heat stroke patient, complications, and latest recommendations for your ED. Recorded on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

This course will show a practical and evidence based approach to spinal trauma, focusing on recent literature updates and clinical pearls. The course will start with a case illustrating common pitfalls, then discuss recent literature updates and approaches to treatment, as well as can’t-miss features. Recorded on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

An EKG slides across your desk. You take a glimpse and sign it. Then another. Then another. But, wait! This one is a pediatric EKG. Still just taking a glimpse? This session will start with an easy and memorable approach to interpreting a pediatric EKG, then highlight EKG patterns that need to be rapidly recognized by the EM physician. Recorded on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Update on AAEM Physician Group activities including the AAEM PG-Envision litigation. Recorded on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Recorded on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

This session will focus on the implementation of HEMS transport throughout the US. The presentation will place an emphasis on how HEMS agencies are dispersed throughout the nation and how they are utilized in different regions. There will be a focus on flight physiology and important aspects of flight physiology that must be considered prior to making the decision to transport someone by air. This area of training is often lacking in resident education and can place a large financial and logistical burden on the healthcare system as a whole. After this lecture the audience should be able to clearly identify when HEMS is needed and how to manage patients appropriately to set each one up for a successful flight. Recorded on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

By nature of our medical specialty, emergency medicine physicians treat perhaps the most varied patient population. This lecture will discuss the ever changing demographics of the patient population and the face of emergency medicine while exploring the impact diverse representation has on clinical outcomes. We will discuss the impact affirmative action and DEI have had in advancing emergency medicine. Recorded on Monday, April 29, 2024.

“Hey, do you remember that patient you saw two days ago with…?” It’s the greeting we all dread when arriving on shift. Emergency providers are prone to biases that may lead to diagnostic & therapeutic catastrophes. Recognizing the types of errors and the conditions under which they flourish will help mitigate their impact. EM cases will be used to highlight key concepts & strategies for avoidance. Recorded on April 29, 2024.

The US continues to see high peripartum mortality rates and emergency physicians frequently care for postpartum people in the critical "4th trimester." EPs across a variety of practice settings need to be prepare to diagnose and treat neurologic and cardiovascular emergencies in this population. The session will review best practices for the management of can't miss postpartum emergencies, including peripartum cardiomyopathy, preeclampsia/eclampsia, headaches, HELLP and postpartum depression. Recorded on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Back pain is one of the most common presenting complaints to EDs and it is easy to become complacent in the evaluation of these patients. This lecture will highlight historical and physical exam findings that should prompt a more through evaluation, how to quickly perform a complete exam, and review the rare but deadly causes of back pain. Recorded on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

This session will cover the basics of obtaining ultrasound images of the shoulder to evaluate for the presence of a dislocation. This technique is easy to learn and apply to a wide variety of clinical scenarios from the sidelines of an event, the trauma center to the rural community ED with limited resources. Rapidly recognizing a dislocation allows more appropriate pain relief and much more rapid disposition if managed appropriately. Multiple examples will be discussed showing the how and the why of MSK ultrasound for shoulder dislocations with an emphasis on recognizing the diagnosis, managing the dislocation and confirming adequate reduction in a prompt manner. Recorded Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

The talk will focus on the acute Aortic dissection pathway from the point of diagnosis through clinical decision making and treatment. It will provide an insight into the current challenges, highlight best practices and outline the the key principles and actions to improve care for Emergency Acute Aortic dissection patients The talk will commence with two real life cases of missed Acute aortic dissection in young patients and will walk through in detail the key management principles to identify and treat these patients in a timely manner. Recorded on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

What to do when life hands you a curve ball in your career. In this time we know more than ever that positions and jobs are fluid. It is a rarity to stay at a job for 35 years and retire but how do we navigate this? Using my job changes and opportunities as a template we will discuss how navigate these change to optimize you experiences, take care of your mental health and come out with a fulfilling life on the other side. Recorded on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

This talk will go over special considerations for emergency department management of the pre-term neonate both at the time of delivery and the NICU graduate who shows up for evaluation in your shop. This is a unique group of patients with specific needs and risk factors not present in the full term neonate. Recorded on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Are you routinely boarding several behavioral health patient for days? Ever wonder if you could reduce wait times and boarding times for these patients? I s there something you can do to improve the care for behavioral health patients in your ED? YES! This presentation is designed to focus on what the practicing Emergency Medicine physician can do to improve the care of the behavioral health patient to expedite their transition or disposition. Aggressive early intervention for psychiatric patients in the Emergency Department may result in decreased ED length of stay, increase in discharged from the ED, and improved safety and care for these patients. Potential interventions include decreasing unnecessary screening tests, early treatment of agitation, and optimal use of multidisciplinary care coordination. Recorded on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

This session will guide you through a real-world approach to cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. Gain confidence when your patient starts with, “I’m on a -mab”. When we hear ‘cancer treatment’ most of us think of chemotherapy and the adverse events related to that modality. Immunotherapy is a whole new ballgame regarding treatment success but also the presentations and treatments of adverse events. We start with mechanisms behind chemotherapy and immunotherapy to understand how the adverse events differ. If patients on chemotherapy are ‘immunosuppressed’, how should we think about immunotherapy? Can I give steroids? Who requires admission? What should scare the bejesus out of me? We’ll address these questions and what you need to know when you talk to the oncologist with a straightforward, logical approach. Recorded on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

This short and sweet talk will provide the audience with an algorithmic approach to placing and troubleshooting difficult catheters. Urology may not always be available and when nursing can't place the catheter, its on you! Have a plan, come to my talk. Recorded on Monday, April 29, 2024.

The incidence of antimicrobial resistance is increasing and has already impacted your emergency medicine practice! It is not always clear which patients require more than the "standard" antimicrobials. Does anyone ever need "double coverage"? This session will review the relevant epidemiology, diagnostics, and initial treatment strategies for patients who may have resistant organisms. Recorded on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Don’t be fooled into thinking that artificial intelligence is only useful for writing term papers and mocking up fake paintings. Smart physicians are using these tools to increase efficiency in medicine, administration, documentation, and teaching. This session will show you how you can start implementing smart strategies. Recorded on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

One of the most difficult and legally risky situations in prehospital and emergency department care is the patient refusal of EMS transport which correlates to the “against medical advice” final ED disposition. This topic is far from straightforward for EMS and EM learners and teachers alike, and the concepts can also overlap when giving online EMS medical direction. This discussion introduces the concept of high-risk and difficult refusals of care and a novel mnemonic that will hopefully alleviate your FEARS the next time you care for a complex patient that decides hospital transport or ED treatment isn’t in the cards. Recorded on Monday, April 29, 2024.

The STAR method is a well-known method used in interviews, particularly focused on behavioral-style questions. It is a method that is easy to learn and creates a story that engages the listener and demonstrates strengths in a clear, concise, and easy-to-follow manner. This is a method taught in courses on leadership and career navigation and published in a wide array of literature. In this session, we will use a combination of lecture and small group exercises that give the attendee tools to build 5-7 versatile STARs that can be used in a host of different questions, conversations, and situations. Having these "STARs" in one's pocket at any given time will create confidence and help the physician discover and articulate strengths with ease. Recorded on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

In this talk I will cover the unique challenges in our field of delivering unexpected bad news. Specifically, we will discuss how to bond with a family quickly to gain trust. We will then transition into the ultimate goal: starting a healthy grieving process for the survivors. Finally, we will conclude with strategies for turning this into an opportunity to foster your resilience in the medical profession. Recorded on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Intimate partner violence (IPV) continues to be a public health emergency. Many people affected by IPV present to the ED, and tragically, many continue to be hurt or even murdered by their abuser after discharge. Learn how to recognize IPV, how to ask delicate or uncomfortable questions, and also how to use the Danger Assessment Tool to identify patients at high risk for IPV homicide. Recorded on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Step into uncharted territory as our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Gita Pensa, fearlessly addresses the elephant in the room – malpractice litigation -- and unpacks its impact on the well-being of emergency physicians. In a captivating address, Dr. Pensa shatters the silence surrounding this sensitive topic, revolutionizing the way we perceive and discuss malpractice litigation within the medical community. Recounting the story of her own transformative journey through twelve years of grueling litigation, and pulling from the wealth of knowledge amassed in her role as a performance and well-being coach for medical defendants, she uncovers the realities that often go unspoken -- and poses a clarion call to action. Despite the intimidating subject, you will leave feeling inspired, hopeful, and ready to create change. Recorded on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

This will be a brief, high-yield primer on the emergency management of pulmonary hypertension patients, including critical aspects of assessment and identification of steps that deviate from the traditional resuscitation skill set. We will also highlight critical pharmacology for these patients. Participants will be well prepared to treat these challenging patients the next time they arrive in your department! Recorded on Monday, April 29, 2024.

This is what every emergency physician trains for: saving a cardiac arrest patient from the jaws of death. But what should your priorities be when your arrest gets pulses back? With the ever evolving post-ROSC literature, should you spend your time cooling the patient, arguing with the cath attending to get them to the lab, or pushing the radiologist to get them through the donut of truth? What's the right pressor to improve their outcome? How can you start the neuroprognostication process in the department? Dr. Duncan will take you on a tour of the latest evidence based practices and plethora of literature around the Post ROSC patient. Recorded on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Burnout is a problem. Emergency physicians are particularly vulnerable due to the unique stressors in Emergency Medicine. The high cognitive load and stress can lead to medical errors, litigation, and poor outcomes. There are professional and personal consequences including decreased quality of care, productivity, and depression. There are evidence-based interventions for burnout, which starts with establishing wellness as a meaningful indicator. Next, select interventions to improve our wellness like restorative breaks. The 5 categories of restorative breaks are quick and easy interventions that do not need a lot of investment. We will review better break strategies that can be achieved in 5 minutes or less. These techniques serve as a resource for the busy Emergency Physician and contribute to overall wellness and prevent burnout. Recorded on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Mental & behavioral health is constantly in the news... between ED boarding, substance use/abuse, and the pandemic, taking care of patients with psychiatric issues has never been more challenging. But ED physician burnout is increasing, our colleagues are quitting, and one physician dies by suicide daily. How are we supposed to take care of our patients when we can barely take care of ourselves? Join us as we take on our most challenging shift yet: managing the psychiatric issues of our patients alongside our own mental health. Recorded on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Go over characteristics of pe cases that are frequently missed - if we see the pattern we will Be more likely to catch it in the future. Recorded on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Are you tired of doctor googling your way through those cancer patients checking into your ER? Are you not sure if alemtuzumab and atezolizumab are different, or if they're even both for cancer? Well, I'm here to tell you there's no way around the absolute necessity of google, but there are a few quick easy-to-remember principles that will make your doctor googling far more efficient and productive. Join me for a very informal talk that will include a brief refresher on standard oncologic emergencies and a review of critical concepts for modern cancer care such as "immunotherapy" (or perhaps better defined as "immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy"), CAR-T, and post-operative complications. Recorded on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.