EM Pulse Podcast™

Anchors Away

Anchors away In this Heartbeat we talk with a child abuse pediatrician who has seen what happens when we can’t see past a single diagnosis. She defines anchoring bias, how it can trip us up, ....

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Not so FAST – Episode 5

Not so FAST - Episode 5 Should we be doing FAST exams on all pediatric trauma patients? In this episode, we hear about a case where the FAST may have saved a child’s life. Then ....

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The Game Has Changed – Episode 4

The Game Has Changed - Episode 4 Let’s talk about the opioid crisis. One woman tells her powerful story of opioid addiction, treatment, and recovery. Then, we discuss the role Emergency Physicians can play in ....

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I’m just a Reanimatologist – Episode 3

I’m just a Reanimatologist - Episode 3 This month’s episode explores the controversial topic of Emergency Department initiated extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and extracorporeal life support (ECLS). Dr. Jonathon Ford relives a challenging case of ....

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Episode 2: Sold for a Chrysler 300

Episode 2: Sold for a Chrysler 300 January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. In light of this, we have a very special episode for you. Annika Huff (formerly Annika Mack), a trafficking survivor, speaks ....

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Episode 1: Pot-Tarts

Episode 1: Pot-Tarts In our first full episode, we explore the dangers of marijuana ingestion in kids. With several states legalizing marijuana for recreational use, we are likely to see a lot more of this ....

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