EMplify by EB Medicine

Apr 08 2025 130 ep. 41 mins 337
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Take a deeper dive into our peer-reviewed emergency medicine content with the EMplify podcast. Join hosts Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD for educational, conversational reviews of current evidence guaranteed to help you make your best clinical decisions. Each high-yield episode gives you practical, time-tested guidance from practicing emergency medicine clinicians and subject-matter experts. Listen and learn!

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An Interview with Dr. Patrick O'Malley

Apr 08 2025 32 mins  
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Patrick O'Malley MD about his career in emergency medicine, The Laceration Course, and the power of connection with our patients.* Dr. Patrick O'Malley's Journey in Emergency Medicine* The Laceration Course: Origins and Evolution* The EM Docs Side Hustle Facebook Group* The Patient That Changed My LifeFor More Information:* The Laceration C

Knee Pain

Mar 12 2025 43 mins  
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the March 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Knee Pain* Common Etiologies of Knee Pain* Risk Factors and Statistics* Infectious Causes of Knee Pain* Pre-Hospital Care and EMS* History and Physical Exam* Imaging Guidelines* Ottawa Knee Rule and X-Ray Necessity* Imaging Modalities for

Rural EM and Traumatic ICH – An Interview with Ashley Weisman, MD

Feb 18 2025 10 mins  
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Ashley Weisman, MD about her career in rural emergency medicine, and the February 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Management of Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage in the Emergency Department Interview with Dr. Ashley Wiseman* Introduction of Dr. Wiseman: Emergency physician specializing in rural ER.* Dr. Wiseman’s Background: Ove

Traumatic ICH - An Interview with Erin D'Agostino, MD

Feb 05 2025 34 mins  
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Erin D'Agostino, MD about the February 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Management of Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage in the Emergency Department * Pathophysiology* Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries* Pre-Hospital Care* Critical History and Physical Examination* Neurological Assessment and Monitoring* Laboratory and Imaging Studie

Alkali Exposure

Jan 25 2025 20 mins  
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the January 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Alkali Exposure: An Evidence-Based Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment* Patient Demographics and Case Scenarios:Types of patients prone to alkali exposureCauses and scenarios leading to alkali exposure (e.g., accidental, intentional, social media challenges) Poison contr

EM Innovation Collaborative - An interview with Nicholas Stark, MD, MBA & Zaid Altawil, MD

Jan 07 2025 15 mins  
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Nicholas Stark, MD, MBA & Zaid Altawil, MD about the Emergency Medicine Innovation Collaborative1. Discussion on EMIC - Overview of the collaborative - Background and formation during the pandemic in late 20212. Growth of EMIC - Expansion from three members to over 500 - Focus areas: Education, mentorship, opportunity3. Achievements of EMIC

Acute Mesenteric Ischemia

Dec 17 2024 20 mins  
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the December 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Diagnosis and Management of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia in the Emergency Department* Introduction to Acute Mesenteric Ischemia* Statistics on prevalence and mortality* Pathophysiology and EtiologyMesenteric artery embolismMesenteric artery thrombosisMesenteric venous thro

Low Back Pain

Nov 15 2024 57 mins  
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the November 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Patients With Low Back Pain: A Review of Current Evidence* Prevalence and Importance of Back Pain in the ED* Differential Diagnosis and Serious Pathologies* Patient Expectations and Management Strategies* Missed Serious Pathologies and

Pediatric Scrotal Pain

Oct 21 2024 17 mins  
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the October 2024 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Acute Scrotal Pain in Pediatric Patients* 00:00 Welcome and Introduction* 00:13 Free Subscription for Emergency Medicine Residents* 01:05 Introduction to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice* 01:37 Discussion on Acute Scrotal

Navigating the IV Fluid Shortage - An Interview with Ryan Johnson, Pharm. D.

Oct 11 2024 17 mins  
In this special episode Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Ryan Johnson, Pharm. D. who shares strategies to address the recent IV fluid shortage caused by Hurricane Helene.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:10 Meet Ryan Johnson: Clinical Pharmacist02:06 Role of Clinical Pharmacists in Emergency Medicine05:03 IV Fluid Shortage: Causes and Impact05:56 Institutional Strategies to Mitigat