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TOTAL EM - Tools Of the Trade and Academic Learning in Emergency Medicine

Aug 28, 2018

I​​ntraosseous (IO) devices are traditionally used in the initial stages of resuscitation when peripheral intravenous (IV) access is not readily obtainable.  This can happen for a variety of reasons such as edema, burns, obesity, or IV drug abuse among others.  Although ultrasound can be used to obtain peripheral or...


Aug 21, 2018

It has been 100 podcasts since the last time Jim DuCanto talked about his SALAD (Suction Assisted Laryngoscopy Airway Decontamination) technique.  Podcasts #8 and #9 were so long ago we wanted to have Jim back on to celebrate his achievements and talk more about the future of SALAD and other related...


Aug 14, 2018

Every year, we see drownings.  In some cases people survive, but unfortunately sometimes they do not.  However, there is confusion in both the medical community and the public regarding what is considered to be a drowning event.  Dogma and myths are everywhere and one of the most common is "dry drowning"  which is why...


Aug 7, 2018

We see changes in potassium levels all of the time in patients.  However, what works and what does not?  What is the evidence behind the management?  Are there special pearls?  These questions and much more are addressed in this podcast with Michelle Perkins.