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EM Pulse Podcast™
by UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine
Bringing research and expert opinion to the bedside
Episodes
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Push Dose Pearls: Managing Severe TBI
Caring for patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI)—especially pediatric patients—is high-stakes and high-stress. In severe TBI, primary brain injury occurs at the moment of impact; our primary goal in the emergency department is preventing secondary brain injury caused by hypoxia,...
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Blocking the Pain: Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks in the ED
Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks are no longer just a niche skill for fellowship-trained ultrasound specialists—they are a core component of modern multimodal pain management in the ED. Endorsed by ACEP, nerve blocks can offer rapid, targeted pain relief without relying solely on systemic opioids,...
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The Poop Problem: Surviving Cyclospora
The Outbreak With over 17,000 cases reported across the U.S., a massive Cyclospora outbreak has taken center stage in public health news, marking it as the third-largest foodborne outbreak in modern American history (behind the 1994 Schwan’s ice cream salmonella outbreak and the 1985 Illinois…
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Push Dose Pearls: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) continues to be a major clinical challenge in the emergency department. Patients present with severe abdominal pain, intractable vomiting, and significant fluid and electrolyte derangements. CHS often affects people who have been using cannabis routinely for...
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The Crystalloid Debate Answered: PROMPT Bolus
A landmark international trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine evaluated whether fluid type impacts patient outcomes.
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The Power of the Debrief: TeamSTEPPS
In this episode, we welcome back guest host Dr. Neelou Weeker and ED nurse Leigh Clary to talk about a tough emergency medicine reality that we often avoid discussing: what teamwork looks like when, despite our best efforts, the patient doesn’t survive. We work though a recent, emotionally heavy...
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Lost in Translation – TeamSTEPPS
In this episode, the we welcome back guest host, Dr. Neelou Weeker, and ED nurse, Leigh Clary, to discuss the critical intersection of language barriers, patient equity, and emergency care. Through two powerful clinical scenarios, the team explores the “gold standards” of medical translation, the...
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ED Sustainability: Small Changes, Big Impact
It is getting hot in California, which has us thinking about the massive carbon footprint of healthcare. The emergency department is famously resource-heavy, but can we save lives and reduce waste? Dr. David Barnes joins us to explain how going green isn’t just about being a “tree hugger”—it’s...
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Stop the Itch (Urticaria Edition)
It’s one of the most common—and most frustrating—complaints in the Emergency Department: the patient covered head-to-toe in hives, miserable, itching, and desperate for relief. In this episode of EM Pulse, we welcome back ED Clinical Pharmacist Haley Burhans to tackle the “uncomfortable” topic of...
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When the Ovaries Retire: Menopause in the ED
Menopause is not just “hot flashes”—it is a systemic hormonal shift that affects almost every organ system. For the emergency clinician, recognizing the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause is crucial for expanding the differential diagnosis once life-threatening conditions are ruled out. Dr....
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Micro Skills, Macro Impact (Part 2)
"Time can only be spent. Think of it as your most valuable currency." Welcome back to EM Pulse. We are continuing our deep dive with Dr. Resa Lewiss into the world of Micro Skills. If you missed it, go back and listen to Part 1 where we definite micro skills and discuss how they can help you as…
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Micro Skills, Macro Impact (Part 1)
"If you read this book on a Friday, we promise you will be better at your job on Monday." In the high-stakes environment of the Emergency Department, we often focus on the "big saves," but what if the secret to a thriving career lies in the tiny details? In part one of this special two-part…
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Do Clinical Decision Tools Reduce Bias? DFTB Collab
This episode of EM Pulse dives into a critical intersection of clinical practice: the overlap between objective evidence-based medicine and the subjective influence of implicit bias. In a special collaboration with Don’t Forget the Bubbles (DFTB), we are joined by experts from across the globe to...
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Penicillin Allergy Delabeling
We’ve all seen it: the patient whose chart is "flagged" with a penicillin allergy, but when you dig into the history, the story doesn't quite add up. Maybe it was a stomach ache in the 90s, or maybe they’re just carrying a "inherited" allergy from a parent. In this episode of EM Pulse, we sit…
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Tiny Hot Patients And The PECARN Febrile Infant Rule
This episode of EM Pulse dives into one of the most stressful scenarios in the ED: the febrile infant in the first month of life. Traditionally, a fever in this age group has meant an automatic "full septic workup," including the dreaded lumbar puncture (LP). But times are changing. We sit down...
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Medicine on the Go: Care at Home
Reimagining Care Beyond Hospital Walls Hospitals are a finite resource—but patient needs are not. This episode continues our multi-part series on taking medicine to where patients are—rather than making them come to us. From preventative care to pediatricians meeting families in their own...
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Push Dose Pearls: Tamiflu vs Xofluza
We’re stepping out of our Medicine on the Go series for a rapid-response episode on something hitting all of us hard right now: **influenza**. A lively debate among our colleagues sparked this conversation—especially around a newer flu antiviral, baloxavir (Xofluza). Who’s using it? When does it...
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Medicine on the Go: Pediatric Mobile Clinic
The next episode of our Medicine on the Go series features Dr. Serena Yang, Professor and Division Chief of General Pediatrics and Vice Chair of Community Engagement at UC Davis Health, as she shares how UC Davis Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Mobile Clinic is bringing specialty care directly…
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Medicine on the Go: W3
In the second episode of our Medicine on the Go series, we step beyond the ED to explore how UC Davis Health and Sacramento County are partnering to deliver care directly to the community through the Wellness Without Walls (W3) street medicine program. We’re joined by Dr. MK Orsulak, Assistant...
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Medicine on the Go: Health 34
In this first installment of our Medicine on the Go series, we explore how care is moving beyond hospital walls and directly into the community through UC Davis Fire Department’s innovative mobile mental health crisis unit, Health 34. You’ll hear how this no-cost, 24/7 team—staffed by providers...
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Real Time TeamSTEPPS
In this episode of EM Pulse, guest host Dr. Neelou Tabatabai joins Julia in a discussion with ED nurse and TeamSTEPPS advocate, Leigh Clary, to explore how structured communication tools can transform even the most high-stress medical and trauma resuscitations. Through a real-life story of…
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Rethinking M&M
In this episode, we dive into the charged world of Morbidity and Mortality conferences—where good intentions can collide with fear, shame, and silence. We’ve all felt that jolt of adrenaline sitting in the audience—or worse, standing at the podium. Our guest expert, Dr. Jaymin Patel, helps us...
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PECARN Infant Fever Update: 61-90 days
What happens when a febrile infant presents at 61 days old? Are they suddenly low risk for invasive bacterial infections? In this episode, we explore the gray zone of managing febrile infants aged 61–90 days with the help of two new clinical prediction rules from PECARN. Joining us are two...
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Scorpions and Spiders
Dive into the second half of our envenomation series! Dr. Jonathan Ford, a UC Davis Medical Toxicologist and Professor of Emergency Medicine, returns to the podcast to tackle scorpions and spiders. We're going beyond the basics to discuss the "why" and "how" of these bites and stings. Learn about...
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Time is Tissue
Summer hikes and backyard play mean we’re bound to see a few snakebites in the ED—and getting the first steps right makes all the difference. In the first half of this 2 part series, Medical Toxicologist Dr. Jonathan Ford joins us to walk through the key steps in caring for patients with snake...
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Resus Update: Part 2
In the second half of this two part episode, Dr. David Leon unpacks some of the most hotly debated topics in resuscitation—fluids, blood products, ECMO, and post-arrest care. He breaks down the pros and cons of crystalloids (yes, even the “pasta water” debate), explains why lactated Ringer’s is...
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Resus Update: Part 1
In this high-yield two part episode, we dive into the evolving world of resuscitation with Dr. David Leon, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Anesthesia at UC Davis. From the shift in priorities from ABC (Airway-Breathing-Circulation) to CAB (Circulation first) to the practical use of...
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Acute Agitation
We’re back with another episode of Push Dose Pearls with ED Clinical Pharacist, Haley Burhans! In this episode, we break down the essentials of managing agitation in the ED—starting with why you should avoid diphenhydramine in the elderly and benzodiazepines in the 3 D’s: drunk, delirium, and...
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Life Balance: an Inside Job
In this episode, we welcome back Dr. John Rose as cohost for a conversation with Dr. Gary Tamkin—Emergency Physician and Vice President of Provider Development at US Acute Care Solutions. Together, they explore what it really takes to find happiness and fulfillment in the high-stakes world of...
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Push Dose Pearls: Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia can be subtle—or dangerously obvious—and knowing when and how to treat it is critical. In her first episode as our new Push Dose Pearls expert, Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist, Haley Burhans, joins us to break it down. We discuss glucose thresholds by age, when to draw…
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Packing for the Unexpected
Summer travel is in full swing and, for physicians, that means more than just packing swimsuits and sunscreen. In this episode of EM Pulse, we sit down with wilderness medicine expert, Dr. Mary Bing, to unpack the real-world essentials of travel medical kits. From duct tape and whistles to...
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AI After Hours: Tools for medical educators and lifelong learners
In this follow-up to our artificial intelligence in EM series, we’re diving into how AI can enhance your professional life outside of clinical shifts. Joined by Dr. Jaymin Patel—Assistant Residency Program Director and tech-savvy educator—we explore three practical AI tools that can streamline...
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Methadone Matters: Treating OUD in the Fentanyl Era
In this episode of EM Pulse, Dr. Daniel Hernandez, an emergency medicine and addiction specialist at UC Davis, joins the team to spotlight methadone—one of the original and still powerful tools for treating opioid use disorder (OUD). While newer medications like buprenorphine often steal the...
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Push Dose Pearls: Reversing Anticoagulants
This is the next episode of our Push Dose Pearls miniseries with ED Clinical Pharmacist, Chris Adams. In this ongoing series we’ll dig into some of the questions we all have about medications we commonly see and use in the ED. In this epsidoe, we unpack the complexities of anticoagulation…
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Rewriting Residency: What ACGME’s Proposal Means for EM
Big news for emergency medicine residencies! The ACGME is proposing several major changes to EM program requirements. To comply with these new requirements, programs would need to be 4 years long. This is a hotly debated topic at the moment as most EM residencies in the U.S. currently are 3 year...
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Advocacy IV: Change Through Legislation – a Mother-Daughter Journey
In the fourth and final episode of our advocacy mini series with guest host, Dr. Anna Yap, we dive into a powerful story of advocacy led by a mother-daughter duo. Pediatric nurse practitioner Robyn Lao and her 9-year-old daughter, Addie, who has severe food allergies, turned their personal...
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Advocacy III: Transgender Health Equity
In the third episode of our advocacy mini series with Dr. Anna Yap, we explore the evolving challenges faced by transgender patients and medical professionals in today’s political climate. We’re joined by Charlie Adams, a fourth-year medical student and dedicated advocate, who shares his powerful...
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Advocacy II: Serving our Immigrant Patients
In the second episode of our advocacy mini series with Dr. Anna Yap, we dive into the critical intersection of emergency medicine and immigration health. As emergency physicians, we frequently care for undocumented patients, asylum seekers, and refugees—individuals who face significant barriers…
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Advocacy I: From Trauma Bay To Picket Line
When corporate interests threaten patient care, who speaks up for doctors and their patients? This episode kicks off a special EM Pulse mini-series with guest host, Dr. Anna Yap, in which we explore the power of advocacy in medicine. In our first episode, Dr. Michelle Wiener shares how she and…
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AI in EM – Part 3: Skynet Hasn’t Got A Chance!
In this final installment of our three-part series on artificial intelligence in emergency medicine, we explore the rapid expansion of AI and its implications for clinical practice. In previous episodes, we explored how AI is revolutionizing tasks like diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient...
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AI in EM – Part 2: Clinical Decisions, Smarter Tools
In the second episode our three part series, we dive deeper into the practical impact of artificial intelligence on emergency medicine with expert, Dr. Gabriel Wardi. Building on our previous discussion about AI’s role in healthcare, we explore clinical decision support systems (CDS)—how they aim...
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AI In EM – Part 1: The Machines Are Here!
In this episode, we dive into how AI is changing emergency medicine with Dr. Peter Steel, an expert in AI and EM at Cornell. We break down the basics of AI, machine learning, and deep learning, explore real-world applications like improving triage and clinical decision-making, and tackle…
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Cyberattacks: I didn’t go to Med School for this
In this episode, we dive into the rising threat of cyberattacks on healthcare systems and their profound impact on emergency medicine. With 386 attacks reported in 2024 alone (as of October 7th), the likelihood of your hospital being targeted is increasing. But why are these attacks happening…
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Political Violence
In this episode, we address the growing concern over political violence in the United States as the presidential election draws near. Political violence, defined as the intentional use of power and force to achieve political ends, is a significant public health issue. Violence researcher and...
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Cardiac Arrest: Can Naloxone Help?
As emergency physicians, we are very familiar with giving naloxone to patients with concern for opioid overdose. Our EMS colleagues give naloxone all the time in the prehospital setting. We know it works well for patients who are obtained due to opioids, but what about for patients who have an...
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Update: Acetaminophen OD
Acetaminophen overdose is one of the most common medication concerns we see in the ED. It is important to know when to be concerned and when to treat as true overdoses can cause liver failure and death. UC Davis medical toxicologist, Dr. Hoan Nguyen, joins us in this episode to discuss a new...
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Push Dose Pearls: Naloxone
This is the next episode of our Push Dose Pearls miniseries with ED Clinical Pharmacist, Chris Adams. In this ongoing series we’ll dig into some of the questions we all have about medications we commonly see and use in the ED. This episode focuses on naloxone. Naloxone is a staple in every ED…
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The Story of a Department
In this special episode, we celebrate the incredible 19-year tenure of Dr. Nate Kuppermann as Chair of the UC Davis Emergency Department. As he transitions to his new role as Executive Vice President, Chief Academic Officer, and Chair of Pediatrics at Children’s National Hospital in Washington,...
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Sent to the ED
Many of our ED patients come in because they were told to. Whether it’s by an advice nurse, primary care provider, urgent care, call center, specialty coordinator, etc., it often feels to us like the default is “go to the ED”. But, of course, that’s not the case. There are myriad reasons why...
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Oncologic Emergencies: Part 2
Oncologic Emergencies: Part 2 In this two-part series, we dive into the world of oncological emergencies with guest expert, Dr. Monica Wattana. In part 1, we covered everything from making new cancer diagnoses in the ED, to hypercalcemia, febrile neutropenia, and tumor lysis syndrome. We also...
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