EM Basic Steve Carroll, DO

Join Zac Hodges as he discusses MIS-C with two local experts. Dr. Pushpa Shivaram is a pediatric cardiologist and Dr. Julisa Patel is a pediatric rheumatologist.  They discuss

What this syndrome is
How to make this tough diagnosis
Proper management of patients

This is a brand new disease that we all need a refresher on.

Join emergency physician Dan Dworkis as he discusses with Dan McCollum how to remain cool under pressure.  Dan and Dan discuss

The importance of being cool under pressure
The fallacy of believing experience equals the ability to handle pressure.
Strategies for junior learners to build sangfroid

This is a joint podcast between EM Basic and the Emergency Mind Podcast.  You can find dozens of other podcasts at https://www.emergencymind.com/ or pick up his excellent new book.

Join Dr. Alex Koo as he discusses dental emergencies, a common emergency department complaint. We'll discuss an approach to collecting a focused history, physical, and treatments for common ED dental emergencies. Some questions that we'll answer are:
What are the red flags we should be aware about for dental complaints?
What is the basic anatomy and nomenclature for numbering teeth?
How should we treat dental pain?
How do I splint a tooth in the emergency department?

Pediatric intensivist Dr. Will Cagle joins the show to discuss the AAP Maintenance IV fluid guidelines and considerations when choosing IV fluids for pediatric patients.

What is SIADH and how does it contribute to hyponatremia in acutely ill children? 

How can we prevent hyponatremia in our hospitalized patients? 

What are the differences between hypotonic and isotonic fluids? 

What are balanced solutions and why might they be preferred as compared to saline in some settings? 

Join EM physicians Mike Samuels and Dan McCollum as they discuss different blood products that can be transfused. 

Why don't we commonly use whole blood?
Who needs to receive packed red blood cells?
Are there any dangers to giving platelets?
When is fresh frozen plasma needed? 

Episode 100 discussed potential complications, while this episode will discuss why you should be using these products.  Enjoy!

Dr. Pushpa Shivaram, an assistant professor of pediatrics and pediatric cardiologist at the Medical College of Georgia, joins Dr. Zac Hodges and Sonal Dugar (M4) to discuss this very important topic in pediatric medicine.

What exactly is Kawasaki disease and why is this topic so important?

How do you make the diagnosis and what other diagnoses should you consider?

What is the first-line treatment?

When should you get an echocardiogram?