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ACEP Frontline
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ACEP Frontline, hosted by Dr. Ryan Stanton, features in-depth conversations on the hottest topics in emergency medicine and critical care.
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Aortic Dissection Decision Tool with Dr. Rob Ohle and Brian Brantley
1w ago00:45:57Tap to summarizeOn this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton is joined by Dr. Rob Ohle and aortic dissection survivor Brian Brantley for a discussion on one of emergency medicine's most challenging diagnoses. Through Brian's powerful firsthand account of surviving a Type A aortic dissection, the conversation highlights the importance of recognizing that acute aortic syndromes rarely read the textbook. Dr. Ohle shares practical, evidence-based strategies for improving diagnostic accuracy, including the critical role of a thorough history, targeted risk assessment, physical examination, appropriate use of D-dimer, point-of-care ultrasound, and current ACEP clinical guidance. The discussion also reviews initial emergency department management, time-sensitive treatment priorities, and practical bedside pearls that can help physicians recognize this rare but potentially fatal condition before it's too late. Brian also discusses his work with the John Ritter Foundation, emphasizing the importance of public awareness, understanding family history, and supporting survivors and their families. This episode is a reminder that while acute aortic syndromes may be uncommon, maintaining a high index of suspicion and following a systematic approach can make the difference between life and death.
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ACEP Advocacy Win for Physicians with Dr. Tony Cirillo
2w ago00:30:00Tap to summarizeOn this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton chats with ACEP President Dr. Tony Cirillo to discuss a major advocacy victory that reinforces one of the core principles of emergency medicine: physician-led emergency care. The conversation explores the collaborative efforts between ACEP, state chapters, the American Medical Association, and the American College of Surgeons that resulted in updated ACS Committee on Trauma Level IV trauma center standards requiring physician staffing in emergency departments. Dr. Cirillo shares the behind-the-scenes story of how relationship building, strategic advocacy, and persistent engagement helped shape this important outcome, while highlighting the critical role state chapters played in defending physician-led care. The discussion also examines Kentucky's legislative efforts surrounding physician staffing, the importance of maintaining emergency medicine as a physician-led specialty, and why advocacy often succeeds through collaboration rather than confrontation. This episode provides a firsthand look at how ACEP works every day to protect patients, support emergency physicians, and advance the specialty, often through efforts that members may not see but benefit from every day.
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The Naloxone Project with Dr. Anderson and Dr. Neuenschwander
3w ago00:20:29Tap to summarizeOn this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton sits down with Drs. Stephen Anderson and James "Big Jim" Neuenschwander for a powerful conversation on expanding access to recovery resources for patients with opioid use disorder. The discussion highlights the critical role emergency departments play in initiating medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), providing naloxone, and creating meaningful connections to ongoing treatment and recovery services. The guests discuss The Naloxone Project and its efforts to increase access to this lifesaving medication while reducing barriers for patients and communities affected by the opioid epidemic. Dr. Anderson also shares the deeply personal experiences that have fueled his commitment to this work, offering a moving perspective on why compassion, evidence-based care, and reducing stigma are essential to improving outcomes. Together, they explore practical strategies for emergency physicians to move beyond treating overdose alone and become a pivotal bridge to recovery. This episode is an inspiring reminder that every encounter in the emergency department represents an opportunity to save a life, restore hope, and change the trajectory of a patient's future.
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Building Outside the ED Alt Care Models with Dr. Erik Blutinger
3w ago00:21:09Tap to summarizeOn this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton sits down with Dr. Erik Blutinger during the ACEP Partner Collaborative to discuss how emergency medicine is expanding beyond the traditional walls of the emergency department. As healthcare continues to evolve, emergency physicians are uniquely positioned to meet patients where they are, whether through community-based care, mobile health initiatives, telemedicine, observation services, or innovative care delivery models. Dr. Blutinger explores the growing opportunities for emergency physicians to extend their expertise beyond the ED while maintaining the specialty's core mission of delivering high-quality, patient-centered acute care. The conversation also examines how these new models can improve access, reduce disparities, strengthen healthcare systems, and create exciting career pathways for emergency physicians. This episode challenges listeners to rethink the boundaries of emergency medicine and consider how the specialty can continue to innovate, lead, and serve patients wherever they need us most.
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Peripartum Emergencies and Cardiomyopathy with Dr. Anna Engeln
4w ago00:30:30Tap to summarizeRecorded at the 4th Annual Colorado ACEP Leadership Symposium and EM: High Risk – Can't Miss Conference in Beaver Creek, this episode of ACEP Frontline features a presentation by Dr. Anna Engeln on the recognition and management of peripartum emergencies, with a special focus on peripartum cardiomyopathy. While postpartum patients are encountered less frequently in many emergency departments, they can present with rapidly evolving, life-threatening conditions that require a high index of suspicion. Dr. Engeln reviews the physiologic changes of the postpartum period, highlights red flags that distinguish normal recovery from serious pathology, and discusses the evaluation and management of low frequency but high risk peripartum emergencies. The session places particular emphasis on recognizing peripartum cardiomyopathy, a potentially devastating diagnosis that can masquerade as common postpartum complaints. Through practical clinical pearls and evidence-based recommendations, this presentation equips emergency physicians with the tools to identify these high-risk conditions early and provide timely, lifesaving care for postpartum patients.
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AI Now and Things to Come with Dr. Jesse Pines
Jul 1300:51:09Tap to summarizeRecorded at the Colorado ACEP EM: High Risk – Do Not Miss Conference in Beaver Creek, this episode of ACEP Frontline hosted by Dr. Ryan Stanton features a presentation from Dr. Jesse Pines on the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in emergency medicine. AI is already changing the way emergency physicians document, interpret data, communicate, and make clinical decisions, but where is the technology headed next? Dr. Pines reviews the current state of AI in emergency medicine, separating practical applications from hype while examining the opportunities, limitations, and risks that accompany these powerful tools. He also looks beyond today's capabilities to read some of the tea leaves for the future, discussing how AI is likely to reshape clinical practice, education, operations, and physician leadership over the coming years. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or a skeptic, this session provides a thoughtful, evidence-informed look at how emergency physicians can prepare for a future in which artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly important part of emergency care.
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Illinois Wins and Hosting ACEP26 with Dr. Kristen Donaldson
Jul 900:08:26Tap to summarizeRecorded from the right field seats during a Chicago White Sox game, this special short episode of ACEP Frontline features Dr. Ryan Stanton with Illinois ACEP President Dr. Kristen Donaldson. The conversation highlights recent legislative victories that are strengthening emergency medicine and improving patient care across Illinois, while offering insights into the advocacy efforts that made those successes possible. Looking ahead, Dr. Donaldson shares what attendees can expect at ACEP26 as emergency physicians from around the world gather in Chicago for emergency medicine's premier educational event. From advocacy to education, this quick conversation captures the excitement surrounding the specialty and the momentum building for an outstanding Scientific Assembly in one of America's great cities.
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Pre-Hospital Whole Blood with Dr. Scott Branney
Jul 600:41:58Tap to summarizeRecorded at the Colorado ACEP High Risk: Do Not Miss Conference in Beaver Creek, this episode of ACEP Frontline features Dr. Ryan Stanton and a presentation by Dr. Scott Branney on a growing trend in trauma and resuscitation, prehospital whole blood. As more EMS systems adopt whole blood programs, the discussion explores the evidence supporting earlier transfusion, the impact on patients with life-threatening hemorrhage, and why bringing blood to the point of injury has the potential to change outcomes. Dr. Branney shares practical lessons from developing the Colorado Whole Blood Coalition program, addressing common barriers including logistics, storage, regulatory considerations, cost, stakeholder engagement, and maintaining blood supply. The conversation also highlights opportunities for EMS agencies, trauma centers, and healthcare systems to collaborate in expanding access to this lifesaving therapy while ensuring quality and safety. Whether your system is considering its first whole blood program or looking to optimize an existing one, this episode provides practical insights into overcoming obstacles and advancing modern trauma care before the patient ever reaches the emergency department.
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Caring for Those in Custody with Dr. Alice Bukhman
Jun 2900:20:10Tap to summarizeRecorded at the 2026 Massachusetts ACEP Annual Meeting, this episode of ACEP Frontline features Dr. Ryan Stanton in conversation with Dr. Alice Bukhman on the unique challenges of caring for patients in custody. Emergency physicians frequently care for individuals who arrive under law enforcement supervision, creating situations where patient rights, medical ethics, safety, and legal considerations can intersect in complex ways. Dr. Bukhman discusses the physician's primary obligation to the patient, regardless of custodial status, while exploring practical issues including privacy, informed consent, decision-making capacity, restraints, interactions with law enforcement, and requests for medical clearance or forensic information. The conversation also addresses strategies for navigating difficult encounters, protecting the therapeutic relationship, and ensuring that medical decisions remain grounded in the patient's best interests. Whether you practice in a busy urban trauma center or a rural emergency department, this episode provides practical guidance for managing some of the most nuanced and challenging situations emergency physicians encounter while reinforcing the principles that define patient-centered emergency care.
Transcribe →So What: Snakebites with Spencer Greene
Jun 2500:54:16Tap to summarizeWhat do you do when a patient arrives with a venomous snakebite? Which bites are truly dangerous, when should antivenom be used, and what are the biggest myths that continue to circulate about snakebite management? On this episode of So What?, host Dr. Howie Mell sits down with one of the nation's leading experts on snake envenomation, Dr. Spencer Greene, for a practical, evidence-based discussion on the diagnosis and management of snakebites. From identifying clinically significant envenomations to avoiding outdated treatments that can do more harm than good, they break down what emergency clinicians need to know when every minute counts. The conversation explores initial assessment, laboratory evaluation, indications for antivenom, management of pit viper bites, patient disposition, and common misconceptions surrounding tourniquets, incision and suction, and other persistent folklore. Dr. Greene also shares clinical pearls from years of treating snakebite victims and discusses how emergency physicians can approach these uncommon but high-stakes cases with confidence. Whether you practice in an area where venomous snakes are common or simply want to be prepared for the unexpected, this episode delivers practical takeaways that can immediately impact patient care. In this episode: Initial evaluation of suspected snake envenomation Pit viper versus nonvenomous bites When antivenom is indicated—and when it isn't Laboratory testing and ongoing monitoring Common myths and management pitfalls Disposition, observation, and follow-up recommendations Practical pearls for emergency clinicians
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