The Point of Care Podcast

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The Point of Care Podcast provides high-yield medical information to help clinicians effectively and efficiently manage patients with common medical complaints. The show is based on the templates featured on pointofcaremedicine.com, which aim to standardize common patient encounters and promote evidence-based practices.

  1. 6D AGO

    Why Do Simple, Seemingly Benign Triggers Lead to Hepatic Encephalopathy?

    Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) can feel like it comes out of nowhere: one day a patient is baseline, the next they’re confused after “just” constipation, a little dehydration, or a routine diuretic tweak. In this episode, we unpack why seemingly benign stressors can flip a fragile gut–liver–brain system past its tipping point. Subscribe to the Point of Care Medicine Substack.

    2 min

  2. FEB 9

    Why do lactulose and rifaximin specifically help to treat hepatic encephalopathy?

    In this episode, we break down why lactulose and rifaximin work specifically for HE: lactulose acidifies the colon to “trap” ammonia as ammonium (NH4⁺) and rapidly clears nitrogen substrates via catharsis, while rifaximin reshapes the gut microbiome and dampens gut-derived inflammatory signaling - benefits that don’t always correlate with serum ammonia levels. We also cover why other antibiotics fell out of favor, where polyethylene glycol fits, and how to think mechanistically about the best risk–reward strategy for preventing and treating HE. Subscribe to the Point of Care Medicine Substack

    7 min

  3. 11/05/2025

    Opioid Withdrawal (Quick Admit)

    A comprehensive guide on how to complete a thorough history and physical (H+P) for patients presenting to the hospital with opioid withdrawal. 00:15 Admission Checklist for Opioid Withdrawal 00:40 Triage and Chart Check 02:01 Critical Considerations and Admission Orders 03:10 Initial Treatment Options for Opioid Withdrawal 05:32 Detailed HPI Intake Questions 07:33 Physical Exam Notes 08:35 Key Takeaways and Conclusion Subscribe to our Substack to receive updates and IM/Hospital Medicine recaps directly to your inbox. POCM Opioid Withdrawal Inpatient Admission POCM Opioid Use Disorder and Withdrawal Clinical Review 13 Essential Facts for Managing Opioid Withdrawal in 2025

    10 min

  4. 10/22/2025

    6 Facts Every Clinician Needs to Know About Tumor Lysis Syndrome

    This is a text-to-speech (TTS) AI reading of our most recent blog post: 6 Facts Every Clinician Needs to Know About Tumor Lysis Syndrome. https://www.pointofcaremedicine.com/blog-post/6-facts-every-clinician-needs-to-know-about-tumor-lysis-syndrome-2025 Tumor Lysis Syndrome (NEJM, 2025) Bociek RG, Lunning M. Tumor Lysis Syndrome. N Engl J Med. 2025;393(11):1104-1116. doi:10.1056/NEJMra2300923 ‍Related Content Tumor Lysis Syndrome Admission Template

    8 min

  5. 10/19/2025

    Stop Missing Primary Aldosteronism - IM Recaps

    Many patients with hypertension have primary aldosteronism, but most at-risk patients are never tested. Learn who needs screening, how to order an ARR without unnecessary washouts, and why timely diagnosis prevents heart, vessel, and kidney damage. Based on “Things We Do For No Reason – Failing to Consider Primary Aldosteronism in Hypertension” (Journal of Hospital Medicine). Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40113595/ Subscribe to our Substack: https://rokeefemd.substack.com/

    3 min

  6. 07/18/2025

    12 Key Principles for Diagnosing and Managing Vertigo and Dizziness

    Today's episode is an AI text-to-speech (TTS) reading of our most recent blog post: 12 Key Principles for Diagnosing and Managing Vertigo and Dizziness.Read along here:https://www.pointofcaremedicine.com/blog-post/12-key-principles-for-diagnosing-and-managing-vertigo-and-dizzinessRelated ContentDizziness and Vertigo Admission Template https://www.pointofcaremedicine.com/inpatient-admission/dizziness-and-vertigo Dizziness and Vertigo Clinical Review https://www.pointofcaremedicine.com/review-article/dizziness-and-vertigo

    16 min

  7. 07/15/2025

    Vertigo and Dizziness Workup and Management (Quick Admit)

    Today's quick admit episode is a rapid review on the evaluation of vertigo and dizziness in a hospital setting. Visit https://www.pointofcaremedicine.com/inpatient-admission/dizziness-and-vertigo to see the online admission template and follow along. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro and Summary 02:13 - Admission Checklist 02:51 - HPI Intake 06:54 - Focused Physical Exam 09:06 - Differential Diagnosis 09:49 - Initial Workup 10:22 - Treatment Related Content Dizziness and Vertigo Clinical Review https://www.pointofcaremedicine.com/review-article/dizziness-and-vertigo 12 Key Principles for Diagnosing and Managing Dizziness and Vertigo https://www.pointofcaremedicine.com/blog-post/12-key-principles-for-diagnosing-and-managing-vertigo-and-dizziness

    11 min

  8. 03/24/2025

    AFib with RVR - Quick Admit

    AFib with RVR: Quick Admit This Quick Admit episode on AFib with RVR will focus on only the highest yield information you need when admitting a patient to the hospital. To take your understanding of the disease to the next level, check out the full-length episode for more information including a discussion of the most important clinical pearls and literature. Visit https://www.pointofcaremedicine.com/inpatient-admission/atrial-fibrillation to see the admission template discussed in this episode. Our mission is to create accessible and easy-to-use digital resources that help healthcare professionals tackle common clinical presentations at the point of care, without getting bogged down by unnecessary details or trivia. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to AFib Management 00:24 Initial Assessment and Triage 01:06 Reviewing Patient History 01:59 Admission Orders and Labs 02:29 Initial Treatment Considerations 03:41 History of Present Illness (HPI) 04:30 Physical Examination 04:58 Etiology and Causes 05:33 If You Remember Nothing Else 06:49 Conclusion and Follow-Up Disclaimer: The content of this video and any associated media is meant for educational and information purposes only. RMO Medical Education does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

    7 min
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The Point of Care Podcast provides high-yield medical information to help clinicians effectively and efficiently manage patients with common medical complaints. The show is based on the templates featured on pointofcaremedicine.com, which aim to standardize common patient encounters and promote evidence-based practices.

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  • Creator
    RMO Medical Education
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © RMO Medical Education
  • Show Website
    The Point of Care Podcast

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