Emergency Medical Minute

Podcast 1008: Acupuncture for Low Back Pain in Older Adults

Podcast 1007: Caffeine Pharmacology

Podcast 1006: Cannabinoid Pharmacology

The human body possesses an endogenous cannabinoid system featuring CB1 and CB2 receptors that naturally bind to compounds like anandamide to regulate pain, stress, and inflammation. Exogenous THC mimics these effects but varies significantly in potency based on the delivery method; ingested THC undergoes first-pass me...

Podcast 1005: Balanced Fluid vs Normal Saline in Pediatric Patients

Carepoint Journal Club: Occlusion Myocardial Infarction

Podcast 1004: Sinus Arrest Post TAVR

Podcast 1003: Nasal Intubation

Podcast 1002: Elder Agitation

Managing agitated older patients requires distinguishing between behavioral disturbances linked to baseline dementia and acute delirium triggered by medical issues like infections, electrolyte imbalances, or medication side effects. While environmental interventions—such as dimming lights, involving family for reassura...

Podcast 1001: Acute Intermediate Risk Pulmonary Embolism

Celebrating 1000 Medical Minutes

Podcast 1000: Cool Water

Podcast 999: Right vs Left Internal Jugular Access

Podcast 998: Delayed Intubation After an Overdose

Podcast 997: D-Dimer

D-dimer testing serves as a critical diagnostic tool in the emergency department to efficiently rule out serious vascular conditions without resorting to advanced imaging. While a standard threshold of 500 ng/mL typically excludes blood clots in low-risk patients, the YEARS score allows for a higher cutoff of 1,000 ng/...

Podcast 995: Melatonin

Episode 995: UTI Diagnosis

Accurate diagnosis of urinary tract infections (UTIs) requires the presence of localizing symptoms—such as dysuria, urgency, or suprapubic pain—and a urinalysis showing more than 10 white blood cells per high-power field. Contrary to common clinical assumptions, foul-smelling or cloudy urine are not diagnostic criteria...

Podcast 994: Biphasic Anaphylaxis

Biphasic reactions in anaphylaxis present a clinical challenge regarding the appropriate observation period for patients after their initial symptoms resolve. While historical estimates for these secondary reactions varied widely from 1% to 20%, a recent study indicates they occur in approximately 16% of cases. Crucial...

Podcast 993: Personalized Gene Editing Therapy

Tox Talks 2025 Recap 2, Methemoglobinemia and Errors

Podcast 992: Fentanyl for Asthma

Managing critically ill asthmatics who struggle with BiPAP tolerance requires a shift away from traditional benzodiazepines toward low-dose fentanyl. While benzos like Ativan or Versed are common go-to treatments for anxiety, they risk dangerously suppressing the respiratory drive in severe asthma cases, potentially le...