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 December 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Diagnosis and Management of Cannabis-Related Emergencies
Episode Outline:
- [0:00] Introduction
- Welcome and show overview by Sam Ashoo
- Mention of resources at ebmedicine.net
- [0:46] Episode Start
- Hosts introduce themselves: Sam Ashoo and Dr. T.R. Eckler ...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and Tim Horeczko, MD discuss the November 2025 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella in Pediatric Patients
00:00 Introduction to Emergency Medicine
00:21 Welcome and Holiday Greetings
01:16 Special Guest Introduction
01:41 Discussion on Pediatric Emergency Medicine
04:55 Epidemiology of Measles
08:16 Challenges in Diagnosing ...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the November 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Diagnosis and Management of Emergency Department Patients With Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
- Epidemiology & Background
- Rising ED visits related to alcohol use.
- Mortality rates and spectrum of patient presentations.
- Importance of high s...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and Lara Zibners, MD discuss the August 2025 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus: An Update of Evidence-Based Management of Pediatric Patients in the Emergency Department
- Introduction and guest background
- Host welcome, show context
- Dr. Lara Zibners’ credentials
- EB Medicine involvement
- ...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the October 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Evaluation and Management of Patients With Adrenal Insufficiency
Introduction
- Welcome and host introductions
- Brief overview of the episode’s topic
- Resources and CME reminder
Article Overview
- Source: Emergency Medicine Practice, October 2025
- Authors: The Simcoes
- Importance of evidence-based revie...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Evan Dvorin, MD about the dangers of short term steroid use.
Background & Regional Differences
- Dr. Dvorin’s clinical journey from New England to New Orleans.
- Noticing increased use of corticosteroids for common conditions in the Southeast.
- Discussion of how steroid prescribing practices vary by region and setting.
Inappropriate Steroid Use
- Common conditions where steroids are o...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the September 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Patients With Status Epilepticus
Topic Introduction
- Focus: Status Epilepticus in Adults
- Reference to recent pediatric episode
- Article authors: Dr. Marquez, Dr. Kaur, Dr. Lay
Why Status Epilepticus Matters
- Teaching value and clinical challenge
- Team-based care and multidisciplina...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Ali Chaudhary, MD about the benefits of working Locum Tenens in Emergency Medicine.
- 00:00 Introduction and Welcome
- 00:54 Meet Dr. Ali Chaudhary
- 01:41 The State of Emergency Medicine
- 03:29 Understanding Locum Tenens
- 05:45 Financial Benefits of Locum Work
- 08:40 Balancing Family Life with Locum Work
- 12:54 Locum Work Logistics and Misconceptions
- 17:34 Maximizing Travel Perks as a Contractor
- ...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Lauren Black, MD about the August 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Updates and Controversies in the Early Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:09 Meet Dr. Lauren Page Black: Sepsis Expert
01:56 Sepsis Statistics and Impact
04:16 Understanding Sepsis Definitions
09:56 Screening Tools for Sepsis
13:57 Pre-Hospital Sepsis Recognition
19:33 Clinical Examinat...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Christina Shenvi, MD, PhD, MBA about ways to manage your day and keep distraction at bay.
- Introduction to Dr. Christina Shenvi
- Why Focus and Time Management Matter
- Experiences coaching medical students and professionals
- The importance of managing mind, time, and attention
- Applicability to both career and personal life
- Fra...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the July 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Status Epilepticus in Pediatric Patients
Introduction- Welcome and brief overview of the episode
- Promotion of EB Medicine’s $1 for 7-day trial offer
- Seizures make up ~1% of ED visits and ~3% of EMS calls
- High-risk and high-stakes condition req...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the June 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Patients With Thyroid Emergencies
- Introduction to Thyroid Emergencies
- Understanding Decompensated Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Storm: The Other Extreme
- Differential Diagnosis and C...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the May 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Chronic Neurologic Disease: Parkinson Disease, Myasthenia Gravis, and Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease
- Importance of maintaining medication schedule for Parkinson's patients
- Strategies for ensuring patients receive their medications promptly
- Overview ...
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Rob Orman, MD about ways to manage the trauma inflicted by the ER.
- Discussing Trauma in Emergency Medicine
- Personal Experiences with Trauma
- The Impact of Suppression
- Defining Trauma and Its Effects
- Integration vs. Disintegration
- Debriefing and Coping Mechanisms
- The Driveway Debrief
- Nurse and Physician Dynamics
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)
Popular Podcasts
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
"SmartLess" with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett is a podcast that connects and unites people from all walks of life to learn about shared experiences through thoughtful dialogue and organic hilarity. A nice surprise: in each episode of SmartLess, one of the hosts reveals his mystery guest to the other two. What ensues is a genuinely improvised and authentic conversation filled with laughter and newfound knowledge to feed the SmartLess mind. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.