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Sharing a little extra weekend content with the commencement address from the ETSU James H. Quillen College of Medicine in May of 2023. Had a great time returning to campus and yes, the cover photo is the selfie I took at the beginning. Enjoy!

In further efforts to get people the life saving care they need as soon as possible, we chat about tactical EMS/medicine. We focus on some of the realities with steps towards better preparedness and training.

In this episode, we talk about options for emergency physicians in risk mitigation for gun violence. We stay out of the politics and keep it to public health and emergency medicine. We are joined by Dr. Barsotti and Dr. Rozel in this special edition of the podcast.

In this episode, we jump back to a couple of talks from ACEP22 with Dr. Rod Fontenette talking about seizure management and the evolution of LPs in EM. Two separate topics, though they segue just fine.

Violence and assaults in the emergency department are a growing challenge putting everyone in the environment at risk. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Graham Snyder about his November article in EP Monthly about violence, some of the causes, and some strategies for management. https://epmonthly.com/article/could-assaults-on-healthcare-workers-have-avoidable-causes/

Joined today by Dr. Charles Emerman MD, Department Chair of Emergency Medicine at Metrohealth/Case Western Reserve University to discuss the latest and greatest in best practices related to our asthmatic patients. Dr. Emerman offers up solutions for quick identification and appropriate treatment with bronchodilators, corticosteroids, to prevent further deterioration of this patient population. Supported by Amgen and AstraZeneca

In this episode, we take a followup dive into pediatric toxicology with and episode discussing the community setting pediatric overdoses with cases, presentations, evaluation, and management.

In this episode, we talk with the always entertaining pediatric emergency medicine guru, Dr. Richard Cantor. In this episode, we talk about five of his tox cases. You never know what will walk or be carried in the door, but we spend nearly an hour running through the cases and the workup of these patients.

Joined on this special episode of the Frontline, Dr. Karl Steinberg shares his breadth of knowledge on all things care transitions for our vulnerable senior patient population. Successful transitions of care between healthcare settings, play a crucial role in ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients. Relevant considerations surrounding the treatment of UTI in the geriatric population is also discussed on this not to be missed episode!

In this episode, we discuss the EM Innovation Collaborative, a group of physicians and other experts working together to advance emergency medicine. We chat with Dr. Nicholas Stark and Dr.Zaid Altawil about this growing initiative. https://www.eminnovationcollaborative.org/

The is a new 90 minute course that is meant to help bystanders and communities prepare to save and preserve life "Until Help Arrives". This is a collaboration between the American College of Emergency Physicians and The Red Cross. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Matthew Levy and Dr. Scott Pasichow about the program and how it can help save lives. www.redcross.org/take-a-class/first-aid/first-aid-training/first-aid-classes/until-help-arrives

Joined on this week's episode of the Frontline, Dr. T.C Solomon brings his creative vision to the chapters of the newly debuted book "A Field Within". Born into a family of actors, Solomon honed his craft of storytelling that has transcended into his practice of EM in Southern California. This # 1 Amazon best-seller is indeed a page turner! https://www.amazon.com/Field-Within-Psychological-Medical-Thriller/dp/B0BM3YZY2C

We continue our pediatric EM content with a return guest. Dr. Marianne Gausche-Hill talks with us about pediatric myocarditis with causes, evaluation, and management.

With the conclusion of PEM23, a fantastic pediatric emergency medicine conference, we interview Dr. Chris Amato regarding antibiotic stewardship and how sometimes more is NOT in fact better. Leadership and Advocacy 2023 Registration - www.acep.org/LAC

The 2023 match was eye opening for emergency medicine as the waves of workforce and other pressures continue to ripple through the profession. In this episode, we talk with EMRA President, Dr. Jessica Adkins-Murphy and match guru, Dr. Bryan Carmody on the statistics, results, and take home messages. Use the code EMPOWER to save $100 on registration for ACEP's Leadership & Advocacy Conference - Register Now LAC...https://www.acep.org/lac/

In this episode, we get an update on pediatric readiness and a number of EMSC topics with Dr. Auerbach and Dr. Saidinejad. They are part of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Assembly 2023 coming up later this week! Register...www.acep.org/pem/ Hungry for More- Use the code EMPOWER to save $100 on registration for ACEP's Leadership & Advocacy Conference - Register Now LAC...https://www.acep.org/lac/

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Adedamola Ogunniyi about some interesting pediatric emergency medicine cases from the "QI Files". Register for the Pediatric Emergency Medicine assembly, March 31 - April 3. PEM23 Registration..https://www.acep.org/pem/ Hungry for More? Use the code EMPOWER to save $100 on registration for ACEP's Leadership & Advocacy Conference - Register Now LAC...https://www.acep.org/lac/

In this episode we continue our Pediatric Emergency Medicine Assembly(PEM23) series with the evidence and growth of contract enhanced ultrasound in the emergency department. In this episode, we talk about the FAST and eFAST exams as well as some of the "how does it work" of contrasted imaging. Use the code EMPOWER to save $100 on registration for ACEP's Leadership & Advocacy Conference - Register Now LAC...https://www.acep.org/lac/

We continue our discussion on pediatric emergency medicine working up to the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Assembly 2023. In this episode we talk about the pediatric EM job landscape. We talk with Dr. Rebecca Leff about the currently landscape and outlook ahead. Hungry for More? Use the code EMPOWER to save $100 on registration for ACEP's Leadership & Advocacy Conference - Register Now LAC...https://www.acep.org/lac/

We haver an episode recorded at ACEP22 in San Francisco talking to Duke emergency physician, Dr. Josh Broder about neck masses and their presentation in the emergency department.