Podcasts by CanadiEM Podcasts: CRACKCast, ClerkCast, CarmsCast, First Year Diaries
CanadiEM aims to improve emergency care in Canada by building an online community of practice for healthcare practitioners and providing them with high quality, freely available educational resources. Our podcasts are found on this channel and include:
CRACKCast (Core Rosen's and Clinical Knowledge) helps residents to "Turn on their learn on" through podcasts that assist with exam prep by covering essential core content.
ClerkCast: A podcast focused on clinical clerks and their time in emergency medicine. It provides an overview of key topics that help you to rock your EM rotations.
First Year Diaries: A podcast focused on the first year of independent clinical practice in emergency medicine and all of its trials and tribulations.
Physicians as Humans explores the struggles that physicians face and how they have overcome them. From addictions, mental health issues, and all manner of personal crises will be discussed to help let those who are currently struggling know that they are not alone.
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CAEP Capsule 23: Day 3 [E04] from 2023-06-04T00:58
In the final episode of the series, Sam Savard interviews Dr. Kevin Wasko on the power packed panel he hosted. Additionally, we highlight a member of the CanadiEM team who was featured in the co...
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CAEP Capsule 23: Day 2 [E03] from 2023-05-31T12:36
The second day of CAEP truly embodied the essence of phrase "Work Hard, Play Hard." It was a jam-packed day filled with remarkable talks, enlightening presentations, and a thought-provoking plen...
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CAEP Capsule 23: Day 1 [E02] from 2023-05-29T15:52
In this episode, our host, Sam Savard, conducts an insightful interview with Dr. Sunil Mangal to capture the essence of the remarkable first day at CAEP alongside a glimpse into the numerous oth...
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CAEP Capsule 23: The Intro [E01] from 2023-05-25T19:30
As the highly anticipated annual CAEP conference approaches, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with CanadiEM to bring you "The CAEP Capsule," a dynamic podcast series that will give yo...
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Social Justice EM Podcast E02: Metis Worldview and Emergency Medicine with Dr. Jill Roberge from 2022-07-06T16:59:55
In this episode, Amie speaks with Dr. Jill Roberge, a Métis physician about how she integrates Métis Worldview into her practice. We discuss her upbringing and background, why she chose emergenc...
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Tales From The Trenches E06 : Covid Transitions- Resident to Med Staff from 2022-06-22T13:00
Overview:
In this episode, Tiffany shares her transition from Resident to Med Staff during the COVID pandemic. She candidly shares her challenges balancing job uncertaint...
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CRACKCast E231 - Genitourinary System from 2022-04-01T17:22:33
This updated episode of CRACKCast reviews Chapter 40 - Genitourinary System in Rosen's 9th Edition.
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Journal Club by CanadiEM E05: The ARREST trial and ECMO programs from 2022-03-01T06:00:16
In this episode, hosts Jayneel Limbachia, Dakoda Herman, and Jake Domm discuss ECMO and mature ECMO programs, appraise the ARREST trial and consider the future of cardiac arrest care with expert gu...
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Tales From The Trenches E05: Two Years in a Pandemic from 2022-02-23T06:00:37
In this episode, Tiffany talks with Dr. Kevin Dong from Hamilton, Canada, and CanadiEM podcast extraordinaire! We reflect on two years of practicing medicine during the COVID pandemic and share our...
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Social Justice EM E01: What's Nuclear Energy Got To Do With It? Emergency Medicine and Climate Change from 2022-02-15T15:00:05
In this episode, Amie Archibald-Varley talks to Dr. Chris Keefer, an Emergency Medicine physician is who is a pro-nuclear climate and clean air activist and the host of the Listen
Tales From the Trenches E04: COVID in India from 2021-10-18T11:00
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CRACKCast E228 - Neck Trauma from 2021-08-07T01:15:45
Core Questions
- Outline the anatomic borders of the anterior and posterior triangl... Listen
CRACKCast E227 - Spinal Injuries from 2021-07-16T20:33:57
Core Questions
- Outline the Denis Classification system for determining the stabil... Listen
Journal Club by CanadiEM - E04 Approach to Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses from 2021-07-05T12:00
CanadiEM Journal Club E04 Systematic reviews and meta analyses show notes
Welcome back to Journal Club by CanadiEM! In this episode we go ...
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Carmscast Episode 04: Reflections from 2021-06-29T11:30
Welcome to Carmscast, the podcast that aims to answer all the questions medical students have when creating a competitive CARMS application. In today’s episode, our ...
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CAEP Daily: Day 3 (June 17) from 2021-06-17T23:09:56
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CAEP Daily: Day 2 (June 16) from 2021-06-15T18:19:38
This year, CanadiEM has partnered with the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, EMOttawa, and the Skeptic’s Guide to Emergency Medicine to help promo...
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The CAEP Daily: Day 1 (June 15) from 2021-06-15T14:44:20
CanadiEM has partnered with the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, EMOttawa, and the Skeptic’s Guide to Emergency Medicine to help promote CAEP at the Forks - Rising to the Ch...
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CRACKCast E226 - Facial Trauma from 2021-06-10T21:40:35
Core Questions
- Detail the nerve supply of the face.
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CAEP 2021: Recent EM Literature and Global EM Track Chairs from 2021-06-10T11:00
This is the third episode of our CanadiEM’s podcast series in collaboration with CAEP 2021. In this episode, Dr. Hans Rosenberg is joined by two CAEP 2021 Track Chairs, who give a sneak peak abo...
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CAEP 2021: Tracts and Plenary Speakers from 2021-06-07T05:00
This is the third episode of our CanadiEM’s podcast series in collaboration with CAEP 2021, with our guest host Ken Milne. You may recognize Ken Milne’s voice from t...
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CAEP 2021: Pre-Conference Details from 2021-05-31T05:00
This is the second episode of our CanadiEM’s podcast series in collaboration with CAEP 2021, with our guest host Ken Milne. You may recognize Ken Milne’s voice from ...
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WILDEM E11 - drowning from 2021-05-27T11:00
This episode covers drowning in the wilderness/prehospital setting.
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CAEP 2021: Goals of the Conference from 2021-05-24T05:00
This is the first episode of our CanadiEM's podcast series in collaboration with CAEP 2021, with our guest host Kevin Milne. You may recognize Kevin Milne's voice fr...
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CAEP Conference + CanadiEM Collaboration Ep 2: Introducing Track Chairs from 2021-05-17T12:00
In this collaboration CAEP Conference + CanadiEM promotions podcast episode - We introduce some of our amazing track chairs from the conference. They discuss their guest speakers and some of the...
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Tales From The Trenches E03: COVID and the Medical Student Dilemma with Dr. Jazmyn Shaw from 2021-05-10T11:00
In this episode, Tiffany talks with Dr. Jazmyn Shaw, the current EMRA Medical Student Council Chair, about the unique challenges faced by medical students during the COVID pandemic. From being a...
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CRACKCast E225 – Head Trauma from 2021-05-03T16:45:05
Core Questions
- Define mild, moderate, and severe TBI (including Box 34.1). Listen
WILDEM E10 - IM TXA from 2021-04-12T12:00
This episode covers a recent article published : "Pharmacokinetics of intramuscular tranexamic acid in bleeding trauma patients"
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CRACKCast E224 - Multiple Trauma from 2021-04-07T04:06:45
Core Questions
- What are the injuries for the following blunt trauma mechanisms: Listen
Journal Club by CanadiEM - E03: Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) - Part 2 from 2021-04-05T13:00
Purpose:
- Learn the importance of treatment studies (RCTs) in EBM Listen
CAEP21 + CanadiEM Pre-Conference Podcast from 2021-03-29T15:43:20
CAEP and CanadiEM are collaborating to help promote the Virtual CAEP Conference 2021!
Journal Club by CanadiEM - E02: Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) - Part 1 from 2021-03-22T13:00
Purpose:
1. Learn the importance of treatment studies (RCTs) in EBM
2. Understand and interpret methods and results of treatment based studies
3. Become familiar with critical...
Tales From The Trenches E02: COVID and Critical Care Fellowship with Dr. Mark Ramzy from 2021-03-09T13:00
In this episode host Dr. Tiffany Proffitt talks with Dr. Mark Ramzy about finishing residency and starting his Critical Care fellowship in the hotspots of the COVID pandemic. They also discuss t...
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CRACKCast E223 - Back Pain from 2021-03-01T19:21:45
Core Questions
- List key historical red flags in a patient presenting with back pain. (Box ... Listen
Journal Club by CanadiEM E01: Meet the Team from 2021-03-01T13:00
Journal Club by CanadiEM is a podcast designed to help medical learners at all stages of training develop the skills necessary to properly appraise, interpret, and apply medical research to the ...
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CarmsCast E03: Preparing for Interviews from 2021-02-24T06:00
In this week’s episode, we are covering how to best prepare for your all-important interviews! From what questions to exp...
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KelownaKast E01: Musings, and strategies, for cultural sensitivity from 2021-02-18T16:00
This is the first episode of the KelownaKast podcast, hosted by Hasan Abdullah and Eric DeHaas, UBC Kelowna Family Medicine residents. We are residents who are interested in medical teaching, me...
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CRACKCast E222 – Vaginal Bleeding from 2021-02-02T03:19:24
Core Questions
- Define the following terms:
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CanadiEM Presents - Dr. Brent Thoma from 2021-01-26T12:00
This new CanadiEM series features Emergency Medicine figures from around Canada while they participate in some sort of ice-breaking activity. First up, how can Dr. Brent Thoma from the Universit...
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Tales from the Trenches E01 from 2021-01-07T18:00
In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Proffitt talks with Dr. Andy Little about career and life transitions during the COVID pandemic. They discuss the unique challenges o...
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CRACKCast E221 - Acute Pelvic Pain from 2021-01-04T23:21:15
Core Questions
- Outline the anatomic contents of the female pelvis.
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CarmsCast E02: Program Networking&Personal Letters from 2020-12-18T06:00
In this week’s episode, we are covering how to get to know more about programs and give you some quick pointers on how to create your personal letters! Here to help ...
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ClerkCast Episode 5 - Pediatric Fever from 2020-12-14T18:00
In this episode of Clerkcast Lauren and Ben are teaming up with Dr. Kaif Pardhan to cover an approach to pediatric fever.
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Physician Passion Projects E01 from 2020-12-10T15:00
This episode is the first of the Physician Passion Projects series, a podcast focused on highlighting Canadian EM physicians' work outside of clinical medicine.
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CRACKCast E220 - Constipation from 2020-12-07T18:00
Core Questions
- List risk factors for constipation .
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CarmsCast E01: Preparing For Emergency Medicine Electives from 2020-10-26T06:00
In today’s episode, we cover how to prepare for your upcoming emergency medicine elective and how best to ask for that coveted reference letter. Helping us navigate ...
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CRACKCast E218 - Gastrointestinal Bleeding from 2020-10-05T17:56:43
Core Questions
- Define upper gastrointestinal versus lower gastrointestinal bleeding and differen... Listen
CRACKCast E217- Nausea and Vomiting from 2020-09-08T20:00
Core Questions
- Define the following terms:
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Danger Zone E01 - Surgical Airway from 2020-08-10T22:00
In this episode of Danger Zone, our hosts examine a relatively rare procedure performed in the ED – the Surgical Airway! They discuss indications, procedural considerations, and important clinic...
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CRACKCast E216 - Jaundice from 2020-08-04T15:21:23
Core Questions
- Explain broad causes of elevated bilirubin (obstructive, hepatocellular, and hemolysis) an... Listen
First year Diaries E05 from 2020-07-13T05:00
In this episode, Kevin Dong interviews Dr. Mohamed Hagahmed on his transition to practice and how to prepare for your board/licensing exams after you graduate from residency. Dr. Mohamed Hagahme...
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CRACKCast E215 - Abdominal Pain from 2020-07-06T17:55:21
Core Questions
- What are risk factors for serious underlying causes of abdominal pain? (Box 24.1) Listen
First Year Diaries E04 from 2020-06-23T14:18:42
In this episode of First Year Diaries, I am joined by Dr. Daniel Ting and Dr. Jared Baylis. Dr. Daniel Ting is a first-year staff at UBC, who is currently working from the Vanco...
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CRACKCast E214 – Chest Pain from 2020-06-01T18:09:58
Core Questions
- Describe an approach to key history and physical exam for chest pain patients presenting t... Listen
ClerkCast Ep04 - Adult Fever from 2020-05-11T13:00
Today we are sitting down with Dr Alim Pardhan. Dr Pardhan is the FRCP EM program director at McMaster University, Hamilton General Hospital ED side lead, and a pass...
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CRACKCast E212 - Hemoptysis from 2020-04-06T13:00
Core Questions:
- Define “massive hemoptysis”.
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ClerkCast E03 - Abdominal Pain from 2020-03-30T13:00
We are finally back with episode 3 of ClerkCast!
Today we will be talking about ABDOMINAL PAIN with McMaster FRCP EM resident Dr Rakesh Gupta
Key takeaways from this episode includ...
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CRACKCast E211 – Sore Throat from 2020-03-03T02:26:12
Core Questions:
- What are the three anatomically-distinct zones of the pharynx, and what structur... Listen
CRACKCast E210 - Red and Painful Eye from 2020-02-05T05:43:19
Core Questions:
- Detail the pertinent points to review when taking the history of a patient pres... Listen
CRACKCast E209 – Diplopia from 2020-01-07T03:00
Core Questions:
- What is diplopia and how is it classified?
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ClerkCast Ep06 - Dealing with Call from 2020-01-01T18:00
Ruminations from two residents about handling and thriving in call shifts for medical students.
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ClerkCast E02 - Chest Pain from 2019-12-16T14:00
Welcome to ClerkCast! A podcast for medical students by medical students, focusing on cognitive approaches to common EM presentations.
This episode covers how to approach patients with ch...
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CRACKCast E208 – Headache from 2019-12-02T13:00
Core Questions:
- List three primary headache disorders
- ... Listen
ClerkCast - Ep00 - What Is ClerkCast! from 2019-11-29T15:00
An intro to the latest CanadiEM podcast, ClerkCast!
Hosted by two McMaster medical students, Lauren Beals and Ben Forestell, ClerkCast is your one stop shop for approaches to com...
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ClerkCast - Ep00 - What Is ClerkCast! from 2019-11-29T15:00
An intro to the latest CanadiEM podcast, ClerkCast!
Hosted by two McMaster medical students, Lauren Beals and Ben Forestell, ClerkCast is your one stop shop for approaches to com...
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First Year Diaries E03 from 2019-11-26T13:00
On this episode of First Year Diaries, I am joined by Dr. Mike Kirlew, a rural family and emergency medicine physician from Sioux Lookout in Northern Ontario. I asked him about ...
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CRACKCast E207 – Dizziness and Vertigo from 2019-11-04T13:00
Core Questions:
- What is dizziness and what pathologies can cause it?
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CRACKCast E206 – Seizures from 2019-10-07T12:00
Core Questions:
- Define seizure and provide an explanation of the classification systems for sei... Listen
ThromboPhonia E02 from 2019-09-16T16:12:15
The same 65-year-old man who was seen earlier with an ICH has now recovered. His past medical his... Listen
First Year Diaries E02 - My Philosophy By David Carr from 2019-08-23T19:12:52
Today on First Year Diaries I am joined by Dr. David Carr, a University Health Network emergency physician, renowned medical education speaker, and Toronto Blue Jays physician. In this episode, ...
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CRACKCast E204 – Depressed Consciousness and Coma from 2019-08-05T17:00
Core Questions:
1. Define coma and differentiate coma from lethargy and stupor.
2. Name five neuroanatomic structures involved in maintaining arousal.
3. Li...
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CRACKCast E203 – Syncope from 2019-07-01T18:00
Core Questions:
- List 10 life-threatening causes of syncope
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CRACKCast E202 – Cyanosis from 2019-06-03T12:00
Core Questions:
- Define cyanosis and explain what causes it?
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CAEPCast: The SIM Olympiad with Dr. Tamara McColl from 2019-05-29T14:31:02
From CAEP 2019
I always love the activities and experiences at CAEP, but year after year I’m drawn to the Simulation Olympiad. Every time I think it’s just incredibl...
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CanadiEM Call for Digital Scholars Fellowship 2019-2020 from 2019-05-23T17:00
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CRACKCast E201 – Weakness from 2019-05-06T13:00
Core Questions:
1. What structures are affected by UMJ, LMJ, and NMJ lesions, and what are causes of weakness associated with each?
2. What are common signs of UMN...
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First Year Diaries E01 - Transition to EM Practice from 2019-04-09T05:22:48
Today’s episode is to aid new physicians to traverse through the first few months of their independent practice safely and effectively. As a new physician myself, I had the luxury of having many...
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CRACKCast E200 – Fever in the Adult Patient from 2019-04-01T13:00
Core Questions:
- What structure controls body temperature and how does it go about controlling it? Listen
CRACKCast E199 – Adult Resuscitation from 2019-03-04T13:00
Core Questions:
- Describe your history and physical exam in the patient being actively resuscitat... Listen
CRACKCast E198 – Brain Resuscitation from 2019-02-04T13:00
Core Questions:
- What is cerebral autoregulation?
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CRACKCast E197 – Shock from 2019-01-07T13:00
This episode covers Chapter 6 in Rosen's 9th edition, shock.
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Steps to Success in Enhanced Training in Emergency Medicine from 2019-01-02T13:00
Are you a Family Medicine resident about to graduate and embark on an extra year of training in Emergency Medicine (EM)?
Are you worried you don’t know what it is really like to be an Eme...
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CRACKCast E196 - Monitoring the Emergency Patient from 2018-12-03T13:00
This updated episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 005, Monitoring the Emergency Patient (9th Ed.).
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CRACKCast E195 – Procedural Sedation and Analgesia from 2018-11-05T13:00
This updated episode of CRACKCast cover’s Rosen’s Chapter 004, Procedural Sedation and Analgesia (9th Ed.).
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CRACKCast E194 - Pain Management from 2018-10-01T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Chapter 3 in Rosen’s Emergency Medicine (9th Ed.) – Pain Management. This podcast will give you a solid approach to the basics pain management to use on your nex...
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Thrombophonia E01: Mechanical Valves and Intracranial Hemorrhage from 2018-09-11T12:00
The first episode of the Thrombophonia podcast addresses three objectives:
1. Summarize an approach to the acute management of patients with intracerebral hemorrhage while on anticoagula... Listen
CRACKCast E193 - Mechanical Ventilation and Noninvasive Ventilatory Support from 2018-09-03T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Chapter 2 in Rosen’s Emergency Medicine (9th Ed.) – Mechanical Ventilation and Noninvasive Ventilatory Support.
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CRACKCast E192 – Airway from 2018-08-06T17:00
This Episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen's Chapter 1 - Airway. We are updating the first several episodes with 9th edition content. Enjoy!
There's a reason that the first chapter of Rosen's...
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CRACKCast E191 – Weapons of Mass Destruction from 2018-07-02T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Chapter 193 in Rosen's Emergency Medicine (9th Ed.) – Weapons of Mass Destruction. Although attacks involving WMD's are relatively uncommon, being thoroughly pre...
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CRACKCast E190 – Disaster Preparedness from 2018-06-28T12:00
Core questions
- Define a disaster
- Describe PICE nomenclature
- List 6 potentially paralytic... Listen
CRACKCast E189 – Air Medical Transport from 2018-06-25T13:00
Core Questions
- List 6 criteria for air medical transport.
- When should/could hel... Listen
CRACKCast E188 – Emergency Medical Service: Overview and Ground Transport from 2018-06-21T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Chapter 190 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine(9th Ed.). After listening to this podcast, you will have a more comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of pre-h...
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CRACKCast E187 – The Combative and Difficult Patient from 2018-06-18T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Chapter 189 in Rosen's Emergency Medicine (9th Ed.) – The Combative and Difficult Patient. Next time a severely agitated patient rolls into the department, you w...
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CRACKCast E186 - Substance Abuse from 2018-06-14T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 140 (9th Edition), Substance Abuse. This chapter gives a brief overview regarding the burden of substance abuse from adolescent to elderly patien...
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CRACKCast E185 - Alcohol Related Disease from 2018-06-13T22:54:42
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 142 (9th Edition), Alcohol Related Disease. This chapter covers the spectrum of alcohol use, including effects of mild, moderate, and severe use ...
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CRACKCast E184 - The Solid Organ Transplant Patient from 2018-06-11T07:18:09
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen's chapter 188, The Solid Organ Transplant Donor. Although short in duration, this chapter has straightforward and useful information for emergency physicia...
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CRACKCast E183 - The Immunocompromised Patient from 2018-06-04T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 187, The Immunocompromised Patient. This chapter covers the unique population of immunocompromised patients, including management of febrile neut...
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CRACKCast E182–Drug Therapy in the Geriatric Patient from 2018-05-31T12:00
Core Questions
- List 4 factors altering pharmacokinetics in the elderly (ADME)... Listen
CRACKCast E182–Drug Therapy in the Geriatric Patient from 2018-05-31T12:00
Core Questions
- List 4 factors altering pharmacokinetics in the elderly (ADME)... Listen
CRACKCast E181 - Approach to the Geriatric Patient from 2018-05-29T03:41:53
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen's chapter 183, approach to the geriatric patient. Our geriatric patients can often mask serious diagnoses with vague presentations and multiple co-morbidit...
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CRACKCast E180 - Labor&Delivery from 2018-05-24T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 181, Labor and Delivery. This chapter covers the high risk realm of ED deliveries, including potential complications such as PROM, malpresentatio...
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CRACKCast E179 - Drug Therapy in Pregnancy from 2018-05-21T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 179, Drug Therapy in Pregnancy. There is a lot of fear and anxiety often present within pharmacologic therapy in pregnancy, but having informed, ...
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CRACKCast E178 - Co-Morbird Medical Emergencies During Pregnancy from 2018-05-17T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 178, Co-Morbid Medical Emergencies during Pregnancy. This chapter covers many complicated issues that arise during the care of pregnant patients ...
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CRACKCast E177 - Acute Complications of Pregnancy from 2018-05-14T20:38:59
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 177, Acute Complications of Pregnancy. This chapter covers many acute issues that arise during the unique physiologic state that is pregnancy, fr...
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CRACKCast E176 – Musculoskeletal Disorders from 2018-05-10T12:00
Core questions
- What are the indications for orthopedic surgery for clavicle fracture?
- List 5 Xray features of supracondylar fracture
- Describe the Gartland Classifi... Listen
CRACKCast E175 – Neurologic Disorders from 2018-05-07T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Chapter 174 in Rosen's 9th Edition. Today, we will go over common topics in paediatric neurology and emergency medicine that will help you on your next shift! Kn...
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CRACKCast E174 – Genitourinary and Renal Tract Disorders from 2018-05-03T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen's Chapter 173, Genitourinary and Renal Tract Disorders. Torsion, phimosis, UTIs, stones, and priapism are some of the high-yield topics covered here.
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CRACKCast E173 – Infectious Diarrheal Disease and Dehydration from 2018-04-30T12:00
Core Questions:
1) What are three pathophysiologic types of diarrhea? Give an example of a cause for each.
2) List 6 common causes of childhood infectious diarrhea in developed cou...
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CRACKCast E172 – Gastrointestinal Disorders from 2018-04-26T12:00
Core questions:
- List 8 causes of neonatal jaundice and indicate whether they are conjugated or unconjugated
- L... Listen
CRACKCast E171 – Pediatric Cardiac Disorders - PART B from 2018-04-23T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast reviews Rosen’s Chapter 170, Pediatric Cardiac Disorders. This podcast covers the common infectious complications leading to pediatric cardiac issues. Additionally, we ...
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CRACKCast E171 – Pediatric Cardiac Disorders - PART A from 2018-04-19T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 170, Pediatric Cardiac Disorders. This podcast covers cyanotic and acyanotic cardiac defects, the presentation and management of congestive heart...
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CRACKCast E170 – Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies: Disease of the Lungs from 2018-04-16T12:00
Core questions:
- Name 8 non-infectious causes that may present as pneumonia
- Describe the workup for a child with suspec... Listen
CRACKCast E169 – Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies: Lower Airway Obstruction from 2018-04-12T12:00
Core questions:
- Excluding asthma, list 8 causes of wheeze
- Outline the pathophysiology of asthma.
- W... Listen
CRACKCast E168 – Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies: Upper Airway Obstruction and Infections from 2018-04-09T12:00
Core questions:
- What is the pathophysiology of inspiratory and expiratory stridor?
- Provide a differential diagnosis fo... Listen
CRACKCast E167 – Pediatric Fever from 2018-04-05T12:00
Core questions:
- List 10 non-infectious causes of fever in children
- List 3 bacte... Listen
CRACKCast E166 – General Approach to the Pediatric Patient from 2018-04-02T13:00
Core questions:
- 1) List age specific vital signs (RR, HR): “1 odd yr - 60 count down aid”
- 2) What is the lower fifth percentile of syst... Listen
CRACKCast E165 – Sedative Hypnotics from 2018-03-29T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen's 9th Edition, Ch. 159. In the podcast, we will look at the sedative hypnotic toxidrome and the various agents that bring patients to your ED.
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CRACKCast E164 – Plants, Mushrooms, and Herbal Medications from 2018-03-26T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Chapter 158 in Rosen's Emergency Medicine, 9th Edition.
Core Questions:
- For each of... Listen
CRACKCast E161 – Antipsychotics from 2018-03-22T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s 9th Edition Chapter 155, Antipsychotics. Continuing along the spectrum of toxicologic exposures, these agents account for a large number of presentations...
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CRACKCast E160 – Lithium from 2018-03-19T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen's Chapter 154, Lithium. You will have a solid approach to lithium overdose after listening to this episode!
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CRACKCast E163 – Pesticides from 2018-03-15T12:00
Core questions:
- Describe the cholinergic toxidrome from organophosphates
- Describe the clinical presentation of organop... Listen
CRACKCast E157 - Iron and Heavy Metals from 2018-03-12T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s 9th Ed Chapter 151, Iron and Heavy Metals. While often not recognized in the acute care setting, chronic toxicity from heavy metals is common and has hig...
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CRACKCast E162 – Opioids from 2018-03-08T13:00
Core questions:
- List 6 commonly abused opioids (Table 156:1)
- Describe the opioid tox... Listen
CRACKCast E155 - Toxic Alcohols from 2018-03-05T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 141, Toxic Alcohols. This chapter covers exposure to your stereotypical toxic alcohols (i.e., ethylene glycol and methanol) as well as the conseq...
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CRACKCast E159 - Inhaled Toxins from 2018-03-01T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 153, Inhaled Toxins. This chapter covers exposure to various inhalation toxins including CO, hydrogen sulfide, etc. and includes their treatment ...
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CRACKCast E152 - Cardiovascular Drugs from 2018-02-26T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s 9th Ed Chapter 147, Cardiovascular Drugs. With increasingly common use of these medications for heart disease and an ever aging population, it is imperat...
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CRACKCast E154 – Cocaine and Other Sympathomimetics from 2018-02-22T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s 9th Edition Chapter 154, Cocaine and Other Sympathomimetics. Continuing along the spectrum of toxicologic exposures, these agents account for a large num...
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CRACKCast E158 - Hydrocarbons from 2018-02-19T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s 9th Ed Chapter 152, Hydrocarbons. Continuing the spectrum of toxicologic exposures, these agents account for relatively few presentations. Recognition of...
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CRACKCast E154 - Hallucinogens from 2018-02-15T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s 9th Ed Chapter 150, Hallucinogens. This chapter covers exposure to several families of hallucinogenic toxins, their presentations, complications, and tre...
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CRACKCast E153 - Caustics from 2018-02-12T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 153, Caustics. This chapter covers oral exposure to caustic agents, including the ED management, complications and potential treatment.
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CRACKCast E151 - Antidepressants from 2018-02-08T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s 9th Edition Chapter 146, Antidepressants. Continuing the section on toxicology, antidepressants make up one of the most commonly prescribed medications i...
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CRACKCast E150 – Anticholinergics from 2018-02-05T18:03:23
This episode of CRACKCast Covers Rosen's Chapter 145, Anticholinergics. You will learn everything you need to know for the next hot and bothered patient that rolls in to the ED!
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CRACKCast E149 - ASA&NSAIDS from 2018-02-01T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen's Chapter 149, Aspirin and Nonsteroidal agents. You will become well-versed in the presentation of Salicylism and how to manage it. The episode also touche...
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CRACKCAST E148 - Acetaminophen from 2018-01-29T13:00
This 148th episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s 9th edition, Chapter 143, acetaminophen. Also known as paracetamol and Tylenol, you need to know this overdose cold!
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CRACKCast E147 - General Approach to the Poisoned Patient from 2018-01-25T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 147, A General Approach to the Poisoned Patient. This is probably one of the most cornerstone podcasts we have done, and you'll enjoy the pearls ...
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CRACKCast E146 - Radiation Injury from 2018-01-22T13:00
In this 146th episode of CRACKCast, we cover Radiation injury. A very rare, but important topic to know cold. From alpha particles to triage systems, we've got you covered.
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CRACKCast E144 - High Altitude Medicine from 2018-01-18T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 144, High Altitude Medicine. The problems encountered can be mostly be prevented through slow ascent and generally treated with oxygen and descen...
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CRACKCast E145 - Drowning from 2018-01-15T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 145, Drowning. Not only an important topic to know about in the resuscitation bay, but also out in the world!
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CRACKCast E143 - Diving Injuries and Dysbarism from 2018-01-11T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen's Chapter 143, Diving Injuries and Dysbarism. While infrequently encountered except for those centers frequented by SCUBA enthusiasts, we must know the har...
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CRACKCast E142 – Electrical and Lightning Injuries from 2018-01-08T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Chapter 134 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine (9th Ed.): Electrical and Lightning Injuries.
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CRACKCast E141 - Heat Illness from 2018-01-05T05:25:52
This 141st episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s 9th edition, Chapter 133, heat illness. Want to mentally escape from the throes of our gripping winter? Let's go straight into heat illnesses.
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CRACKCast E140 - Accidental Hypothermia from 2018-01-02T13:00
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- List 5 mechanisms of heat loss and 5 physiological responses to cold
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CRACKCast E139 - Frostbite&Non-Freezing Injuries from 2017-12-28T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen's Chapter 131, Frostbite. You will be a pro at managing the spectrum of cold injury that can present to the ED!
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CRACKCast E138 - Sepsis Syndromes from 2017-12-25T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 138, Sepsis Syndromes. Sepsis is a topic that has undergone a lot of change in the last 15 years since the Rivers paper was published. This episo...
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CRACKCast E137 - Skin&Soft Tissue Infections from 2017-12-21T17:38:54
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 129, Skin Infections. These are common and rarely life threatening, but careful consideration should be given for those who may benefit from admi...
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CRACKCast E136 - Bone and Joint Infections from 2017-12-18T13:00
Episode Overview:
- List 6 risk factors for bone and joint infections
- Describe the classification of osteomyelitis (based on pathophysiology)
- List the 3 most common ... Listen
CRACKCast E135 - Tuberculosis from 2017-12-14T13:00
Episode 135 of CRACKCast covers Rosen's 9th edition, Chapter 127, tuberculosis. TB, or not TB, that is the question. This episode will elucidate the early recognition, risk factors, therapy and ...
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CRACKCast E134 - Tick-borne illness from 2017-12-12T07:53:37
This 134th episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s 9th edition, Chapter 126, tick-borne illnesses. Can't get all those crazy rare diseases straight in your head? We've got you covered.
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CRACKCast E133 - Parasitic Infections from 2017-12-07T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 125, Parasitic Infections. This episode will give you the tools to adequately investigate the peculiar parasitic infections that present in patie...
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CRACKCast E132 – HIV Infection and AIDS from 2017-12-04T13:00
Core Questions:
- Define AIDS
- List 5 risk factors for AIDS
- List 10 AIDS-defining cond... Listen
CRACKCast E131 – Rabies from 2017-11-30T13:00
Core questions:
- What are the top 5 rabies-virus carrying animals in Canada? In the w... Listen
CRACKCast E130 - Viruses from 2017-11-27T13:00
This 130th episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s 9th edition, Chapter 122, Viruses. Viruses account for most infections and are typically self-limited illnesses. Recognition of specific viral illn...
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CRACKCast E129 - Bacteria from 2017-11-24T03:50:35
This 129th episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s 9th edition, Chapter 121, Bacteria. Bacterial infections represent a large proportion of presentations to the emergency department. Here we examine...
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CRACKCast E128 - Thyroid and Adrenal Disorders from 2017-11-20T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen's Chapter 120, Thyroid and Adrenal disorders. This episode is going to have a nice breakdown of how each of these major endocrine glands can go haywire and...
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CRACKCast E127 - Rhabdomyolysis from 2017-11-16T13:00
This 127th episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s 9th edition, Chapter 119, Rhabdomyolysis. Although usually benign, rhabdomyolysis can have deadly complications. Acute kidney injury and hyperkalem...
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CRACKCast E126 - Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Glucose Homeostasis from 2017-11-13T13:00
Core questions:
- Define DKA.
- List 6 potential triggers of DKA.
- Describe the pathophysiology of DKA. (Fig 118.1) ... Listen
CRACKCast E125 – Electrolyte Disorders from 2017-11-09T13:00
Core questions
- What are the five most common causes of hyperkalemia?
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CRACKCast E124 - Acid Base Disorderw from 2017-11-06T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 124, Acid Base Disorders. This chapter covers a simple approach to acid base disorders and ABG interpretation, including the differential diagnos...
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CRACKCAST E123 - Selected Oncologic Emergencies from 2017-11-02T12:00
This 123rd episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s 9th edition, Chapter 115, Selected Oncologic Emergencies. With an ever aging population, cancer incidence continues to rise. Therapies continue to ...
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CRACKCast E122 – Disorders of Hemostasis from 2017-10-30T12:00
Episode Overview:
- List 10 causes of Thrombocytopenia
- List 6 causes of Thrombocytosis
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CRACKCast E121 - Anemia, Polycythemia and WBC disorders from 2017-10-26T12:00
This 121st episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s 9th edition, Chapter 112 and 113, Anemia, Polycythemia, and White Blood Cell Disorders. These blood disorders are numerous and this episode attempt...
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CRACKCast E120 – Dermatologic Presentations from 2017-10-23T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 110 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine (9th Ed.), Dermatologic Presentations.
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CRACKCast E119 - Allergy&Anaphylaxis from 2017-10-19T12:00
Episode 119 of CRACKCast covers chapter 109 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine 9th edition.
Its hard to go a couple hours in the ED without seeing allergy or that life-threatening anaphylaxis,...
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CRACKCast E118 – Vasculitis from 2017-10-16T12:00
This episode covers Ch 108 of Rosens (9th Ed.), SLE and the Vasculitides. These conditions can lead to some pretty varied ED presentations, so we need to know when to suspect lupus or vasculitis...
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CRACKCast E117 - Tendinopathy and Bursitis from 2017-10-12T13:10:29
This episode covers Chapter 107 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine (9th Ed.), Tendinopathy and Bursitis.
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- Mechanical overload and repetitive mic... Listen
CRACKCast E116 - Arthritis from 2017-10-09T11:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Ch 106, Arthritis. When a patient rolls in with an active joint, we need to know how to rule out those can't-miss diagnoses.
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CRACKCast E115 - Suicide from 2017-10-05T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 105 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine (9th Ed.), Suicide.
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- Suicide is a common but preventable cause of death ... Listen
Physicians as Humans Podcast E04: A break for parenthood from 2017-10-04T12:00
In the fourth episode of the Physicians as Humans project, I speak with Dr. Kevin Dueck, a family medicine resident at McMaster, about his decision to take parental leave during residency. Also ...
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CRACKCast E114 - Factitious Disorders and Malingering from 2017-10-02T14:26:50
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen' 9th edition, Chapter 104, Factitious Disorders and Malingering.
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- Two categories of psychiatric illnes... Listen
EP 113 - Somatoform Disorders from 2017-09-28T12:00
This 113th episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s 9th edition, Chapter 103, Somatoform Disorders. The diagnosis of SSD is made when there are persistent and clinically significant physical complain...
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CRACKCast E112 – Anxiety Disorders from 2017-09-25T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 102 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine (9th Ed.), Anxiety Disorders.
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CRACKCast E111 – Mood Disorders from 2017-09-21T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 101 (9th Ed.), mood disorders. The podcast will focus on the diagnosis and management of common mood disturbances.
CRACKCast E110 - Thought Disorders from 2017-09-18T11:00
This episode covers chapter 110 of Rosen's emergency medicine (100 in the 9th edition). Confused about thought disorders? We can set you thinking straight!
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CRACKCast E109 - CNS Infections from 2017-09-14T11:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 109, CNS Infections. This chapter covers a differential diagnosis for CNS infections, including necessary workup and approaches to treatment.
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CRACKCast E108 - Neuromuscular Disroders from 2017-09-14T09:11:34
Are you confused by the NMJ? Good.... because we were too. This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 108, Neuromuscular Disorders. These disorders have a wide range of presentations and e...
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CRACKCast E107 - Peripheral Nerve Disorders from 2017-09-07T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 107, Peripheral Nerve Disorders. These disorders have a wide range of presentations and etiologies. This chapter includes a comprehensive classif...
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CRACKCast E106 - Spinal Cord Disorders from 2017-09-04T12:00
This episode covers chapter 106 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine. Check out chapter 96 in the pretty new 9th edition. If you don't have it yet... you should. Ever wondered about how to get the spin...
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CRACKCast E105 - Brain&Cranial Nerve Disorders from 2017-08-31T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 105, Brain and Cranial Nerve Disorders. These can be the weird and wonderful in the ED, but subtle hints can clue us in that further investigatio...
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CRACKCast E104 - Delirium&Dementia from 2017-08-28T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 104 (or 94 in the 9th Edition) of Rosen's Emergency Medicine. If you can't get delirium versus dementia straight in your head, then this is the podcast for you!
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CRACKCast E103 - Headache Disorders from 2017-08-24T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 103, Headache Disorders. This chapter covers an approach to headaches, including the red flags and key history questions to clinch the diagnosis....
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CRACKCAST E102 - Seizure from 2017-08-21T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 102, Seizures. This can be a challenging complaint to diagnose without collateral, but recognition and treatment is critical for patient and publ...
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CRACKCast E101 - Stroke from 2017-08-17T12:00
This episode covers chapter 101 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine. Its a gooder... Stroke! All things brain badness, so come have a listen or take a gander at the shownotes.
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E100 - Select Gynecologic Disorders from 2017-08-14T20:45:57
This (centennial!) episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 100, Gynecologic Disorders. This chapter covers the common presentation of pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding in the emergency depart...
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CRACKCast E099 - Select Urologic Disorders from 2017-08-11T03:02:32
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 99, Urological Disorders. This episode will cover a selection of urological disorders commonly seen in the ED along with key steps in management....
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CRACKCast E098 - STIs from 2017-08-07T19:03:56
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 98, Sexually Transmitted Infections. This chapter covers an overview of the various sexually transmitted infections commonly seen in the ED, as w...
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CRACKCast E097 - Renal Failure from 2017-08-06T00:44:40
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 97, Renal Failure. This chapter covers an approach to acute and chronic kidney injuries, including causes, complications and treatments.
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CRACKCast E096 - Anorectal Disorders from 2017-07-31T16:55:52
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 96, Anorectal Disorders. These complaints are sensitive in nature and are not easily volunteered by patients. A sensitive and thorough history is...
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CRACKCast E095 - Large Intestine from 2017-07-27T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 95, Large Intestine. This chapter covers a number of pathologies affecting the large colon, including their associated risk factors & complicatio...
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CRACKCast E094 - Gastroenteritis from 2017-07-24T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 94 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine 8th edition (look at chapter 84 for the 9th edition). Have you ever seen gastroenteritis? If you haven't, its probably because you ar...
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CRACKCast E093 - Appendicitis from 2017-07-20T12:00
This podcast covers Chapter 93 of Rosen's 8th Edition Emergency Medicine (or Chapter 83 if you've got the new-shiny 9th edition).
All hail to the appendix. The pluto of our organs.
CRACKcast E092- Small Intestine Disorders from 2017-07-17T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 92 for the 8th Edition (Chapter 82 9th Edition), Small Intestine. This chapter covers the various pathologies, diagnoses and treatments of the Sm...
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CRACkCast E091 - Pancreas from 2017-07-17T06:23:09
This episode covers Chapter 91 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine 8th edition (or Chapter 81 of the 9th edition).
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CRACKcast E090 - Disorders of Liver&Biliary Tract from 2017-07-06T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 80 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine 9th edition. (Yes the new edition). Building on previous episodes (see fever, Jaundice and abdo pain), today we take a look at all th...
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CRACKCast E089 - Upper GI Tract from 2017-07-03T21:07:56
This episode covers Chapter 89 of Rosen’s Emergency 8th edition (or chapter 79 of 9th edition). Great review of some old concepts already presented, add a few spritzers of new s...
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CRACKCast E088 Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis from 2017-06-29T12:00
This Episode covers Chapter 88 (or 78 in 9th edition) of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
PE and DVT. Jeff Kline wrote this chapter, so you knows its a gooder!
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CRACKCast E087 - Peripheral Arteriovascular Disease from 2017-06-26T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 87 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine
- What is an atheroma and how is it formed?
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CRACKCast E086 - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm from 2017-06-15T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 86 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine. AAAs are our Great-White-Buffalo in emergency medicine. You need to know this!
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CRACKCast E085 - Aortic Dissection from 2017-06-12T12:00
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CRACKCast E084 - Hypertension from 2017-06-08T12:00
This episode covers chapter 84 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine. All the little nuggets of medical goodness you wanted to know about hypertension related emergencies.
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CRACKCast E083 - Endocarditis&Valvular Heart Disease from 2017-06-05T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 83 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
- List 6 RFs for bacterial endocarditis
CRACKCast E082 - Pericardial&Myocardial Disease from 2017-06-01T12:00
This episode covers chapter 82 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine. Take a listen for all those juicy pericardial-pump-pearls!
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CRACKCast E081 - Heart Failure from 2017-05-29T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 81 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine. This one is mint! Heart failure is one of those must-know-about presentations, you WILL see this in the ED.<...
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CRACKCast EP080 - Implantable Cardiac Devices from 2017-05-25T12:00
This episode covers chapter 80 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine. All those juicy pearls about those funny little [black] boxes in your patients chest.
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CRACKCast E079 - Dysryhthmia from 2017-05-23T04:48:41
This episode covers Chapter 79 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine.
All those funny squigly marks on the ECG confusing you? Us too. Here is some knowledge to help you ou...
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CRACKCast E078 - ACS Part B from 2017-05-18T12:00
Here is the follow-up to the mammoth ACS chapter. This one has some key factoids to put into your mind map / memory pallace / organic computer.
CRACKCast E078 - ACS from 2017-05-16T09:05:30
This episode covers Chapter 78 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine. Acute Coronary Syndromes... its a gooder.
Acute Coronary Syndromes Part A (Monday)
- Define Stable Angina, UA, AMI... Listen
CRACKCast E077 - Pleural Disease from 2017-05-11T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 77 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine. The Pleural Space is not to be trifled with!
- List 5 RFs for 1... Listen
CRACKCast E076 - Pneumonia from 2017-05-08T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 76 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine. Have you ever seen pneumonia? Yeah.... we thought so. Now here are all the nitty-gritty details.
CRACKCast E075 - URTI from 2017-05-04T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 75 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine.
1. List potential causes of pharyngitis. (List 5 viral and 5 bacterial etiology of pharyngitis)
2. What are t...
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CRACKcast E074 - COPD from 2017-05-01T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 74 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine. As Vanilla is to chocolate, COPD is to Asthma. Look for all things wheez-e-y here.
CRACKCast E073 - Asthma from 2017-04-27T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 73 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine. The ancient Greeks knew about Asthma... so should you! We give you all the major points for diagnosis and treatment...
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CRACKCast E072 - Otolaryngology from 2017-04-24T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 72 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine. All those pearls you need for ears, masses, nose bleeds and weird stones in weird places.
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CRACKCast E071 - Ophthalmology Part B from 2017-04-20T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 71 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine. For such a small organ, the eye has A LOT of things to cover. Here we finish up in everything you need to know abou...
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CRACKCast E071 - Ophthalmology from 2017-04-17T12:00
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CRACKCast E070 - Oral Medicine from 2017-04-10T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 70 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine.
- How are teeth traditionally numbered?
- Describe the classification and managem... Listen
E069 - Elder Abuse&Neglect from 2017-04-03T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 69 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine.
Sign Post:
1. List six types of elder...
E068 - Intimate Partner Violence from 2017-03-27T12:00
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CRACKCast E067 - Sexual Assault from 2017-03-20T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 67 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine. Its a heavy topic, but important to get right.
- What precautions should be take... Listen
E066 - Child Maltreatment from 2017-03-13T12:00
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CRACKCast E065 - Forensic Medicine from 2017-03-06T13:00
This episode covers Chapter 65 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine. Its a big intro into the next few chapters covering forensic medicine in the emergency department. Tighten up those...
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CRACKCast E064 - Chemical Injury from 2017-02-27T13:00
This episode covers Chapter 64 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine. Worried about what to do with those patient's coming in with their skin melting off from a chemical exposure? We've...
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CRACKCast E063 - Thermal Burns from 2017-02-20T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 63, Thermal Burns. These patients are often the sickest in the department and many are on their way to the ICU. There are life-saving interventio...
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CRACKCast E062 - Venomous Animal Injuries from 2017-02-13T13:00
This episode covers Chapter 62 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine. Does leaving the comfort of your warm, safe bed scare you? After this chapter, it might...
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CRACKCast E061 - Mammalian Bites from 2017-02-06T13:00
This episode covers Chapter 61 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine. Know anything about mammalian bites...? Yeah, neither did we until we read this chapter. Lots of juicy clinical pea...
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CRACKCast E060 - Foreign Bodies from 2017-01-30T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 60, Foreign Bodies. This episode covers an approach to foreign bodies, including location specific tips, complications and safe removal in the ED...
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Physicians as Humans Podcast E03: Making Space for Depression from 2017-01-27T13:00
In the third episode of the Physicians as Humans project, I corresponded with a Canadian emergency physician who sent me her personal account of depression. The result is this beautiful, though...
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CRACKCast E059 - Wound Management Principles from 2017-01-23T13:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 59, Wound Management Principles. This episode covers the nitty-gritty details of wound management and what you need to know to get that perfect w...
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CRACKCast E058 - Ankle&Foot from 2017-01-16T13:00
This episode covers Chapter 58 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Orthopaedic Ankle and Foot injuries. Its a gooder for sure.
- Describe the bones of the ... Listen
CRACKCast E057 - Knee&Lower Leg from 2017-01-09T13:00
This episode covers Chapter 57 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine.
1) List contents of popliteal fossa
2) Describe Ottawa knee Rule
CRACKCast E056 - Hip and Femur from 2017-01-02T13:00
This episode covers Chapter 56 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine.
1) List 3 compartments of leg and contents
2) List 8 causes of AVN (traumatic and atraumatic)
3) List 5 most co...
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CRACKcast E055 - Pelvic Trauma from 2016-12-26T13:00
This episode covers Chapter 55 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine.
1) Describe common pelvic fractures and their classification
A)Young-Burgess cl...
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CRACKCast E054 - MSK Back Pain from 2016-12-19T13:00
This episode covers Chapter 54 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine.
1) Describe the myotomes and dermatomes L3-S1
2) List 4 Red Flag Diagnoses with associated RF...
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CRACKCast E053 - Shoulder from 2016-12-12T13:00
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CRACKCast E052 - Elbow And Humerus from 2016-12-05T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 52 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
- Describe an approach to the pediatric elbow
- Classify supracondylar fractures in children
- List 3 comp... Listen
CRACKCast E051 - Wrist And Forearm from 2016-11-28T13:00
This episode covers Chapter 51 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine.
1) Describe normal radiographic relationships:
- Ra... Listen
CRACKCast E050 - Hand from 2016-11-21T13:00
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CRACKCast E049 - General Orthopedic Principles from 2016-11-14T13:00
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CRACKCast E048 - Peripheral Vascular Trauma from 2016-11-07T13:00
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CRACKCast E047 - Genitourinary Trauma from 2016-10-31T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 47 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine.
1. List 6 general indicators of genitourinary trauma?
Lower urinary tract and external genital...
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CRACKCast E046 - Abdominal Trauma from 2016-10-24T12:00
This episode covers chapter 46 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine text book.
Episode Overview:
1) What are three mechanisms of ...
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CRACKCast E045 - Thoracic Trauma from 2016-10-17T14:00
This episode covers Chapter Chapter 45 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine text book and is full of pearls for... Listen
CRACKCast E044 - Neck Trauma from 2016-10-10T12:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 044, Neck Trauma. Continuing in our trauma series, this episode tackles the challenging issue of neck trauma and injuries, and explores the anato...
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CRACKCast E043 - Spinal Injuries from 2016-10-03T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 043 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine, Spinal Injuries.
Episode Overview
- Desc... Listen
CRACKCast E042 - Facial Trauma from 2016-09-26T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 42 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine, Facial Trauma.
1) Describe the anatomy of the bones, glands, and ducts of the face. At...
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Physicians as Humans Podcast E02: An Illness Close to Home from 2016-09-21T12:00
In the second episode of the Physicians as Humans project, I speak with Dr. Rob Rogers (@EM_Educator), a leading educator in emergency medicine and...
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CRACKCast E041 - Traumatic Brain Injury from 2016-09-19T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 41 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine.
1) list 7 causes of altered LOC in the trauma patient<...
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CRACKCast E040 - Injury Prevention and Control from 2016-09-12T11:00
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 040, Injury Prevention and Control.
1) What are the three key aspects to Injury Control?
2) What makes up the Injury Triangle?
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CRACKCast E039 - Geriatric Trauma from 2016-09-05T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 39 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine textbook.
Episode Overview
1) 5 Risk Factors for falls in the ...
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CRACKCast E038 - Pediatric Trauma from 2016-08-29T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 38 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview
- List 5 relevant anatomic/physiologic differences between children and... Listen
CRACKCast E037 - Trauma in Pregnancy from 2016-08-22T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 37 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.With trauma in pregnancy we need to think about blunt vs. penetrating trauma. Many women do not know they are pregnant.
CRACKCast E036 - Multiple Trauma from 2016-08-15T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 36 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview:
- List indications for activation of a trauma team
- What is the gener... Listen
CRACKCast E035 - Back Pain from 2016-07-25T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 35 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode overview:
1) List 10 historical red flags for back pa...
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CRACKCast E034 - Vaginal Bleeding from 2016-07-20T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 34 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview:
1) Indicate 12 causes of vaginal bleeding, indicating at which age group each is mo...
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CRACKCast E033 - Acute Pelvic Pain from 2016-07-19T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 33 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode overview:
1) List 8 diagnoses...
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CRACKCast E032 - Constipation from 2016-07-12T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 32 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Chapter 32 – Constipation
Episode Overview:
1) List 6 treatment options for the management of ...
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CRACKCast E030 - GI Bleeding from 2016-07-05T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 30 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode overview:
1) List 5 causes of UGIB in adults and pediatrics
2) List 5 causes of LGIB in...
CRACKCast E031 - Diarrhea from 2016-07-05T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 31 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview:
1) Define Acute, Pe...
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CRACKCast E029 - Nausea and Vomiting from 2016-06-28T23:00
This episode covers Chapter 29 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview:
- Describe the mechanism of development of a Hypochloremic Met... Listen
CRACKCast E028 - Jaundice from 2016-06-28T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 28 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode overview:
1) Describe heme metabolism
2) List common pre-hepatic/hepatic/post-hepatic ...
CRACKCast E027 - Abdominal Pain from 2016-06-15T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 27 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode overview:
- List and explain 8 causes of life-threatening abdominal pain
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CRACKCast E026 - Chest Pain from 2016-06-06T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 26 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode overview:
- List 6 critical causes of chest pain
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Physicians as Humans E01 - An Addiction that Almost Killed Me from 2016-06-02T07:33:07
On behalf of the Physicians as Humans project, I’m thrilled to present the first episode of the series: “Addiction in a medical student.” If you are unfamiliar with the project, please read Listen
CRACKCast E025 - Dyspnea from 2016-06-01T23:30
This episode covers Chapter 25 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode overview:
- List 10 critical causes of dyspnea
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CRACKCast E024 - Hemoptysis from 2016-06-01T23:00
This episode covers Chapter 24 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode overview:
- Describe the management of massive hemoptysis
- List the 12 causes of ... Listen
CRACKCast E023 - Sore Throat from 2016-06-01T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 23 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode overview:
- List 8 Emergent Diagnoses for the chief complaint of sore throat
- Lis... Listen
CRACKCast E022 - Red and Painful Eye from 2016-05-22T23:00
This episode covers Chapter 22 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode overview:
- Describe the Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect, how it is diagnosed, and lis... Listen
CRACKCast E021 - Diplopia from 2016-05-15T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 21 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode overview:
- List the differential diagnosis (critical emergent, urgent) for Diplopia
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CRACKCast E020 - Headache from 2016-05-06T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 20 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode overview:
- List 7 life threatening causes of headaches
- List 5 red flags on hist... Listen
CRACKCast E019 - Dizziness and Vertigo from 2016-04-29T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 19 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode overview:
- Compare characteristics of peripheral and central vertigo
- What are r... Listen
CRACKCast E018 - Seizures from 2016-04-25T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 18 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview:
- Define status epilepticus
- List the doses of common medications used ... Listen
CRACKCast E017 - Confusion from 2016-04-12T23:00
This episode covers Chapter 17 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview:
- List the Major Categories for the differential diagnosis of Confusion
CRACKCast E016 - Altered Level of Consciousness and Coma from 2016-04-12T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 16 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview:
- List a broad differential diagnosis for coma
- List GCS / Pediatric GC... Listen
CRACKCast E015 - Syncope from 2016-04-01T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 15 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview:
- What are 12 critical causes of syncope?
- List common medications that... Listen
CRACKCast E014 - Cyanosis from 2016-03-30T11:00
This episode coveers Chapter 14 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview:
- What is the differential diagnosis for cyanosis?
- List the common ca... Listen
CRACKCast E013 - Weakness from 2016-03-14T23:00
This episode covers Chapter 13 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview:
- Compare upper motor neuron (UMN), lower motor neuron (LMN), and neuromuscular... Listen
CRACKCast E012 - Fever from 2016-03-14T11:00
This episode covers Chapter 12 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview:
- Describe the physiologic mechanism of increasing the body’s temperature ... Listen
CRACKCast E011 - Neonatal Resuscitation from 2016-03-03T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 11 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview:
- List the equipment needed for neonatal resuscitation
- List 5 question... Listen
CRACKCast E010 - Pediatric Resuscitation from 2016-02-29T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 10 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview:
- Describe the CPR technique for an infant
- Describe the PALS cardiac a... Listen
CRACKCast E009 - Adult Resuscitation from 2016-02-24T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 9 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine
Episode Overview:
- List 10 etiologies of non-traumatic cardiac arrest
- List the two most i... Listen
CRACKCast E008 - Brain Resuscitation from 2016-02-22T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 8 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview:
- Describe 6 therapeutic interventions for the post-arrest brain
- List 5... Listen
CRACKCast E007 - Blood Products from 2016-02-17T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 7 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview:
- Describe the 3 categories of blood antigens
- Who is the universal dono... Listen
CRACKCast E006 - Shock from 2016-02-08T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 6 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview:
- List, define and explain the 5 causes of shock
- What is the utility of... Listen
CRACKCast E005 - Patient Monitoring from 2016-02-04T17:00
This episode covers Chapter 5 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview
- List 6 situations when pulse oximetry is not useful?
- List 10 situation... Listen
CRACKCast E004 - Procedural Sedation and Analgesia from 2016-02-04T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 4 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview:
- What are the depths of procedural sedation (PSA)?
- Describe the contin... Listen
CRACKCast E003 - Pain from 2016-01-21T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 3 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview:
- Describe the steps in the afferent pain pathway?
- Differentiate betwee... Listen
CRACKCast E002 - Mechanical Ventilation from 2016-01-15T12:00
This episode covers Chapter 2 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview:
- What are Indications and contraindications to NIPPV?
- Describe your in... Listen
CRACKCast E001 - Airway from 2016-01-14T00:00
This episode covers Chapter 1 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.
Episode Overview:
- How do you make the decision to intubate a patient?
- What are predicto... Listen
CRACKCast E000 - An Interview with Peter Rosen from 2016-01-13T12:00
In this first and very special episode of CRACKCast we interview the legend himself, Dr. Peter Rosen.
A huge thank you Dr. Peter Rosen for making his time available for this. Portions of ...
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