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Emergency Medical Minute

Our near daily podcasts move quickly to reflect current events, are inspired by real patient care, and speak to the true nature of what it's like to work in the Emergency Room or Pre-Hospital Setting. Each medical minute is recorded in a real emergency department, by the emergency physician or clinical pharmacist on duty – the ER is our studio and everything is live.

Episodes

Cough suppressants frequently offer minimal efficacy, with common over-the-counter options like dextromethorphan and guaifenesin providing little benefit beyond simple oral rehydration. Prescription alternatives carry significant risks; codeine poses a danger of opioid toxicity due to variable metabolism rates, while b...

Episode 986: Lateral Canthotomy in Emergency Settings

08 Dec 2025

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A 75-year-old motor vehicle crash victim presenting with significant facial trauma and intraocular pressure of 40 mmHg requires an emergency lateral canthotomy to prevent permanent vision loss. This procedure addresses orbital compartment syndrome, a critical condition often caused by retrobulbar hematomas that necessi...

Episode 985: Amiodarone vs. Lidocaine

08 Dec 2025

Episode 984: Fish Hooks

24 Nov 2025

Episode 983: Head-of-Bed Position in Large Vessel Occlusion Strokes

18 Nov 2025

Episode 982: Epistaxis Management

10 Nov 2025

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Managing epistaxis effectively requires a systematic clinical algorithm that prioritizes visualization and topical treatment over immediate nasal packing. Initial steps involve a primary survey for hemodynamic stability, followed by having the patient clear all clots to identify the bleeding source. Applying "LET" (Lid...