Surge – Part 2
In the first half of our episode on surge, we heard first hand accounts of how COVID-19 impacted EDs and ICUs in hard hit areas. In the second half, we explore emergency preparedness at a ....
Category: Full Episodes
Surge – Part 1
As we watched the novel coronavirus spread through China and Italy, we knew it was just a matter of time before a wave of illness hit the US. The surge struck early in New York ....
COVID under the magnifying glass
COVID was supposed to be the great equalizer, but in reality not all of us are affected the same. Vulnerable populations experience higher rates of infection and death, and worse social outcomes. Access to healthcare ....
GRACE in a Pandemic – 1
This is a challenging time for physicians and the entire healthcare workforce. That’s putting it mildly. The coronavirus pandemic is affecting all of us, physically and emotionally. In emergency medicine, we are used to dealing ....
Meditation in a Pandemic – 2
In this episode of our miniseries, EM physician and wellness expert, Dr. Wendy Lau, returns with a guided meditation, using the GRACE framework. This practice helps us breathe, relax, and cope with the stress we ....
Comfort in a Pandemic – 3
In these uncertain times, poets, artists, musicians, psychiatrists, philosophers, and others, have stepped forward to offer inspiration, compassion, advice, and hope. In this episode of our miniseries, we share some of the words and art ....
This is Hope
We’re in the midst of a global pandemic and, of course, everyone’s attention is focused on COVID-19. Other podcasts have excellent coverage of this situation. In this episode, we’ll be discussing other important infections that ....
The State Of Status
If you’ve ever watched a patient, friend, or family member have a seizure, you know how scary and stressful it can be for everyone involved. It’s even more stressful when you can’t get the seizure ....
2019 Year in Review
Happy 2020! Well, that’s a wrap on another year of EM Pulse. Our podcast continues to grow, as does our audience. We published another 25 new episodes this year and now have listeners in 114 ....
Global Impact
Global health can be an amazing adventure or an unsettling disappointment. We can make a big difference in the lives of people around the world or drain local resources and have a feel good vacation. ....