EMplify by EB Medicine
Take a deeper dive into our peer-reviewed emergency medicine content with the EMplify podcast. Join hosts Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD for educational, conversational reviews of current evidence guaranteed to help you make your best clinical decisions. Each high-yield episode gives you practical, time-tested guidance from practicing emergency medicine clinicians and subject-matter experts. Listen and learn!
Episodes
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the April 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Sodium Disorders in the Emergency Department: A Review of Hypernatremia and Hyponatremia
Hypernatremia (High Sodium Levels)
- Definition: Sodium level greater than 145 mEq/L
- Breakdown into three categories based on total body water status
- Hypovolemic Hypernatremia
- Euvolemic Hype...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Patrick O'Malley MD about his career in emergency medicine, The Laceration Course, and the power of connection with our patients.
- Dr. Patrick O'Malley's Journey in Emergency Medicine
- The Laceration Course: Origins and Evolution
- The EM Docs Side Hustle Facebook Group
- The Patient That Changed My Life
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the March 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Knee Pain
- Common Etiologies of Knee Pain
- Risk Factors and Statistics
- Infectious Causes of Knee Pain
- Pre-Hospital Care and EMS
- History and Physical Exam
- Imaging Guidelines
- Ottawa Knee Rule and X-Ray Necessity
- Imaging Modalities for Knee Effusion
- Ultrasound for Tendon Injury and Arthrocentesis
- CT...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Ashley Weisman, MD about her career in rural emergency medicine, and the February 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Management of Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage in the Emergency Department
Interview with Dr. Ashley Wiseman
- Introduction of Dr. Wiseman: Emergency physician specializing in rural ER.
- Dr. Wiseman’s Background: Overview of her work and responsibilities in rural hospi...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Erin D'Agostino, MD about the February 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Management of Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage in the Emergency Department
- Pathophysiology
- Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Critical History and Physical Examination
- Neurological Assessment and Monitoring
- Laboratory and Imaging Studies
- Emergency Department Treatment
- Surgical Interventions and C...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the January 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Alkali Exposure: An Evidence-Based Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment
- Patient Demographics and Case Scenarios:
- Types of patients prone to alkali exposure
- Causes and scenarios leading to alkali exposure (e.g., accidental, intentional, social media challenges)
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Nicholas Stark, MD, MBA & Zaid Altawil, MD about the Emergency Medicine Innovation Collaborative
1. Discussion on EMIC
- Overview of the collaborative
- Background and formation during the pandemic in late 2021
2. Growth of EMIC
- Expansion from three members to over 500
- Focus areas: Education, mentorship, opportunity
3. Achievements of EMIC
- Examples of innovations and initiatives...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the December 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Diagnosis and Management of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia in the Emergency Department
- Introduction to Acute Mesenteric Ischemia
- Statistics on prevalence and mortality
- Pathophysiology and EtiologyMesenteric artery embolism
- Mesenteric artery thrombosis
- Mesenteric venous thrombosi...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the November 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Patients With Low Back Pain: A Review of Current Evidence
- Prevalence and Importance of Back Pain in the ED
- Differential Diagnosis and Serious Pathologies
- Patient Expectations and Management Strategies
- Missed Serious Pathologies and Their Implications
- Conflicting Evidence and Treatme...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the October 2024 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Acute Scrotal Pain in Pediatric Patients
- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction
- 00:13 Free Subscription for Emergency Medicine Residents
- 01:05 Introduction to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice
- 01:37 Discussion on Acute Scrotal Pain
- 02:35 Testicular Torsion: Key Insights
- 09:50 Differ...
In this special episode Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Ryan Johnson, Pharm. D. who shares strategies to address the recent IV fluid shortage caused by Hurricane Helene.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:10 Meet Ryan Johnson: Clinical Pharmacist
02:06 Role of Clinical Pharmacists in Emergency Medicine
05:03 IV Fluid Shortage: Causes and Impact
05:56 Institutional Strategies to Mitigate IV Fluid Shortages
14:52 Provider-Level Solutions ...
In this episode, Dr. Julia Draper shares her firsthand account of managing a crisis during a hurricane in Asheville, North Carolina. As the area faced unprecedented flooding, Dr. Draper describes the challenges faced at Mission Hospital, including loss of power and water. She details the innovative solutions the hospital implemented and highlights the tireless efforts of staff during a natural disaster of this magnitude.
00:00 Intro...
In this special episode, Sam Ashoo MD and Rob Orman MD discuss the concept of Maladaptive Perfectionism and its application to emergency medicine.
- Understanding Maladaptive Perfectionism
- Case Example and Discussion
- Adaptive vs Maladaptive Perfectionism
- Personal Experiences and Legal Challenges
- Dealing with Negative Outcomes
- Strategies for Managing Perfectionism in the ED
- Handling Overwhelming Shifts
- Managing Expectations in the ED
- A Sou...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the September 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Elder Abuse and Neglect: Making the Diagnosis and Devising a Treatment Plan in the Emergency Department
- Introduction and Announcements
- Elder Abuse and Neglect: An Overview
- Risk Factors and Reporting
- Pre-Hospital and Emergency Department Considerations
- Screening Tools and Physical Examination
- Documentation and Dispositio...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews social media marketing expert Adam Goodcoff, DO, Founder and CEO of MedFluencers.
- Meet Dr. Adam Goodcoff
- The Role of Physicians on Social Media
- Legal Considerations for Physicians on Social Media
- Employer Policies and Social Media
- Creating Engaging Content
- Balancing Professionalism and Personal Life on Social Media
- Navigating Negative Comments and Trolls
- Handling Low Engagement and Nega...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the August 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Epidemiology
- Common Presentation of Sickle Cell Disease in the ED
- Screening and Diagnosis Differences
- Epidemiology: 200,000 ED Visits Annually, 85% for Pain
Pathophysiology
- Life Expectancy and Complications
- Vado-Occlusive Crises and Pathophysiology
- ...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the July 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Dialysis
Overview of Dialysis Complications
- Key Dialysis ComplicationsCardiovascular Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade
- Neurological Sequelae
- Gastrointestinal Complications
- Hypotension
- Dialysis Disequilibrium Syndrome
- Air Embolism ...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD interview Corey Hazekamp, MD, MS, one of authors of the June 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Managing Emergency Department Patients With Opioid Use Disorder
Current State of Opioid Epidemic
- Overview of overdose deaths and trends.
- Data and statistics about opioid overdose mortality rates.
- Three Waves of Opioid Overdose Deaths in the U.S.
Opioid Classifications and Urin...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Rob Orman, MD, founder of Orman Physician Coaching, about routine examination of our careers in emergency medicine.
- Understanding Career Cycles and Embracing Change
- The Importance of Career Reflection and Making Trades
- Navigating Career Satisfaction and Preventing Burnout
- Proactive Career Management and Reflection Strategies
- Exploring Career Alternatives and Rediscovering Joy in Medicine
- Bala...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD interview Reuben J. Strayer, MD, author of the May 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Current Concepts in Ketamine Therapy in the Emergency Department
- Diving Into Ketamine Use in Emergency Medicine
- Understanding Ketamine: From Origins to Emergency Use
- Exploring the Ketamine Brain Continuum
- Ketamine Dosing and Administration Techniques
- Combining Ketamine with Neuroleptic Medic...
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