Podcast
Art of Emergency Medicine
Hosted by Abrar and Kishan · EN
The Art of Emergency Medicine podcast is an effort to help and inspire trainees of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) to put their best foot forward and progress through the program. We achieve this by covering various training issues and exam topics focussed on SAQ and OSCE questions. Abrar and Kishan – FACEM and Advanced Trainee respectively, form the core of our creative team, based in Melbourne, Australia. We hope you enjoy it!
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Paediatric Bowel - Episode 16
Sep 12, 202000:27:06Tap to summarizeIn this cast, we cover an exam question on conditions relating to the Paediatric Bowel where we consider how to answer on differentials, imaging and management. The accompanying SAQ on www.artofemergency.com is an example of how one condition or presentation can be used to test your broad knowledge in a specific patient population.
Transcribe →Aortic Dissection - Episode 15
Jul 15, 202000:19:42Tap to summarizeA classic SAQ for the ACEM Fellowship Written Exam - something that needs to be understood and answered at a high level. We discuss also a case of diagnostic bias relating to a dissection which makes it interesting. Check out the SAQ and Xray images on www.artofemergency.com
Transcribe →Anorexia Nervosa - Episode 14
Jul 8, 202000:27:18Tap to summarizeIn this cast, we have an all encompassing SAQ on Anorexia Nervosa. We discuss atleast 11 possible SAQ questions one could ask a candidate in this area covering definitions, admission criteria and management. Link to the associated SAQ document on www.artofemergency.com
Transcribe →Sentinel Events - Episode 13
Jun 6, 202000:27:49Tap to summarizeIn this cast, we delve into the world of the Admin SAQ - specifically 'Sentinel Events'. Would you be able to answer an SAQ on this topic right now? What are the various definitions and categories of Sentinel Events in Medicine? The admin SAQ is the often forgotten area with formulaic approaches. Don't let this be you. Listen to this cast and make this an area of strength. Link to the associated document on www.artofemergency.com
Transcribe →Caffeine Overdose - Episode 12
May 7, 202000:22:34Tap to summarizeThis time we venture into the world of toxicology with an agent that is usually dear to our heart - caffeine. The nectar of emergency medicine is everywhere and can be hidden in a variety of products. It is not just a simple overdose causing cardiovascular effects. It can be weird and wonderful being a perfect SAQ topic for the ACEM fellowship exam. SAQ Case File for Caffeine OD
Transcribe →Preeclampsia and Eclampsia - Episode 11
May 7, 202000:25:24Tap to summarizeHere we discuss a broad SAQ on Preeclampsia and Eclampsia with emphasis on answering questions also relating to differential diagnoses and variants. The accompanying SAQ on the website is detailed with other ways this topic could be examined in the fellowship exam. Check out other episodes and accompanying files on www.artofemergency.com
Transcribe →Intubation in the Critically Ill Patient - Episode 10
Apr 13, 202000:29:26Tap to summarizeWe discuss intubation in the critically ill patient with special focus on as aspect that is usually lacking or ignored - the 'physiological airway'. We all know about the anatomic preparation with LEMON mnemonics of the airway assessment but what about the physiologic difficulties when tubing the sick patient? This is where Emergency Medicine has the niche and knowing how to optimise the airway is essential Fellowship Knowledge. Check out the corresponding SAQ on the Art of Emergency Medicine website
Transcribe →Weakness in the ED - Episode 9
Dec 16, 201900:37:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Kishan and Abrar cover some differentials and possible aetiologies of a patient presenting with Weakness. Specifically, here we discuss GBS, some typical and atypical features, special SAQ questions and comparison tables. A heavy but important episode for the fellowship written candidate! Check the SAQ document on the Art of Emergency Medicine website
Transcribe →Non-Accidental Injury (NAI) - Episode 8
Oct 3, 201900:30:23Tap to summarizeThis episode deals with a classic fellowship topic, the Paediatric Non-Accidental Injury (NAI). We delve deeper into what else can mimic NAI, what are the historical, physical exam and radiology features for NAI.
Transcribe →Toxic Alcohol - Episode 7
Aug 1, 201900:26:01Tap to summarizeThis is a pearler of a case which will expose you to an aspect of toxic alcohol poisoning specifically for ethylene glycol, taking your understanding to the next level. We start off with the undifferentiated patient and make our way through differentials, ABG analysis and a discussion of blood gas vs serum values and how a specific difference can drop a truth bomb on you. Enjoy!
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