**EMRA*Cast**

Dec 02 2024 96 ep. 24 mins 6.4k

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The Emergency Medicine Residents' Association (EMRA) is the voice of emergency medicine physicians-in-training and the future of our specialty. EMRA*Cast is created "for Residents, by Residents."

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Candid Lessons with Richard Cantor

Dec 02 2024 13 mins

Known for candid perspectives and sense of humor, pediatric emergency guru Dr. Richard Cantor shares how PEM reminds residents to be present with patients. The organic nature of PEM requires us to use all five senses, engage with patients and their families, and see past burdensome EMRs. Dr. Cantor recalls his transformation from day one as an intern to life as an attending, and he

Everybody Eats!

Nov 15 2024 19 mins

Food is routinely withheld from patients entering the emergency department in order to prevent the theoretical risk of aspiration should they require operative intervention or procedural sedation. This practice is not evidence-based and does more harm than good. EMRA*Cast host Peter Lorenz, MD, and guest Chris Reilly, MD, dig into the literature, best practices, and the humanity be

Weight Loss Drugs: What Do We Need to Know?

Nov 01 2024 27 mins

We're seeing a LOT more medications like Ozempic in the emergency department nowadays. In fact, 12% of U.S. adults have used a GLP-1 drug! So, what do we need to know about these drugs? Dr. Megan Boysen Osborn, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of California Irvine, discusses these GLP-1 agonists with host Maiya Smith.

Transition to Attending-hood

Oct 18 2024 23 mins

The transition from being a resident to an attending may be daunting for some. But have no fear, EMRA*Cast host Lizzii Le sits down with Gus Garmel, an Adjunct Clinical Professor of EM at Stanford University, author of multiple books on clinical education, to discuss this topic.

Views from Program Leadership

Oct 15 2024 24 mins

Students navigating the ERAS Application Cycle - or any residency application process - face a lot of stress and anxiety. Knowing the answer to every possible question is difficult, but having individuals with expertise in your corner is beneficial. Dr. Arlene Chung, current Vice Chair of Academic Affairs at the University of Vermont and previous Program Director at Maimonides Medi

Navigating Leadership in Emergency Medicine

Oct 04 2024 16 mins

Being a leader in emergency medicine, whether in the department or on the administrative side, is easier said than done. So, what are the skills a good leader should have, and what practices should they absolutely avoid? In this episode, host Masood Mohammed (@DocMooseEM) sits down with emergency medicine physician Dr. Azita Hamedani (@ahamedani) as she discusses her own journey

Acetaminophen Overdose: Updated Guidance

Sep 15 2024 20 mins

Acetaminophen is widely available over the counter in the United States, increasing the risk of overdose (both acute and chronic). Several factors contribute to the complexity of managing this tricky condition in the emergency department, but until recently, there has been no true standardized approach. Guidance issued in 2023 aims to establish a helpful framework for managing acet

When Patients Be Fibbin’

Sep 04 2024 36 mins

Atrial fibrillation can be a tricky thing to manage in the ED. Sometimes it is not always clear if you should treat it, how you should treat it, or if it’s even safe to treat. In this episode, Ray Isenburg and host Will Smith discuss the basics of AFib, how to treat it (both chemically and/or electrically), when is it safe to treat, and how to determine if this is something worth

The Dead Gut

Aug 15 2024 22 mins

Some pathologies are true can’t-miss diagnoses. Get into one such condition with EMRA*Cast host Will Smith, MD, and EM guru Matthew DeLaney, MD. In this episode you will learn a very simple and comprehensive workup for mesenteric ischemia.

Pharmacy Pearls with Mike Perza

Aug 01 2024 37 mins

Let’s hear it for the pharmacists who make every emergency medicine shift easier and safer. EMRA*Cast host Dustin Slagle, MD, picks up some pearls from Mike Perza, PharmD, BCPS.