NursEM - Nursing in Emergency
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 81 ratingsCurrent conversations and evidence-based practice issues related to Emergency Nursing.
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Episode 68 - Interviewing Famous Doctors and Nurses! A Discussion of Diagnostic Tests and Nurse-Initiation of Them
March 01, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBHonestly...the talent in the zoom is amazing! We welcome Dr. Grant Innes, a true pioneer and famous researcher in Emergency Medicine (and former Resident of Dr. Peter Rosen himself)! We also welcome Sherry Stackhouse, a well-known emergency nurse educator and Allan Lai co-host of the world-famous ResusTonight podcast. Oh and Monique and Landon are there too but definitely humbled by the rest of them! Using some cases presented by Dr. Innes, we all discuss diagnostic testing, pre/post-tes...
Episode 67 - Fluid and Electrolytes - Part 3 - Electrolytes and Disturbances
February 01, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBFinally! We get to talking about the electrolytes and their disturbances. It will make more sense listening to Episode 1 and 2 first! Support the show
Episode 66 - Fluid and Electrolyte - Part 2 - Feedback Loops
January 01, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBIn what was supposed to be a 2-part series, it became evident that it needed to be three once we started getting nerdy about feedback loops in the body. Enjoy this episode where we talk about the body's feedback systems and how it maintains balance. Support the show
Episode 65 - Fluid and Electrolytes - Part 1
October 15, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIn the episode we talk about the "fluid" part of fluid and electrolytes. Ever wondered what all of those different IV fluids are for or just need a refresher? Here we go... Support the show
Episode 64 - COVID Drugs that Work...and Don't Work...
September 15, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBOn this episode we talk about COVID drug therapy - steroids, the "zumabs" and, of course, ivermectin. Note that this was recorded on September 15, 2021 and information (and weird trendy drugs) change frequently... Support the show
Episode 63 - A Panel Interview with People with Lived Experience of the War on Drugs!
April 01, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBWe had the opportunity to have an extremely valuable experience in interviewing a network of people from various areas who have the lived experience of the war on drugs. The focus is hearing how they would like to be treated when presenting to the emergency department. Their lived experience will cause any health provider to reflect on their practice and make simple changes to make everyone's experience of care better! Support the show
Episode 62 - Vaccines and the mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine
March 01, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBThis month we talk about the types of vaccines and focus on the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine and dispel the myths circulating about it. Support the show
Episode 61 - Opinion - WEAR A MASK!
January 01, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBThis month we talk about mask wearing and share our opinions on mask wearing. And really we ask the question...why is this even a question? Love us or hate us...we have an opinion on the matter! Note this was recorded mid-September 2020 and took us a bit of time to get online (obviously information changes as time goes on...). Support the show
Episode 60 - The Intersections of COVID, Opiates and Harm Reduction
December 01, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBThis month we interview world-renowned harm reduction epidemiologist Dr. Jane Buxton about how the COVID pandemic has crossed with the opiate crises and harm reduction. Dr. Buxton is truly inspiring in her approach to addictions medicine and approaching additions with a human perspective that could benefit all emergency practitioners. Support the show
Episode 59 - COVID Chat with an Infectious Disease Specialist
June 01, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBThis month we talk to Dr. Robert Reynolds a 'friendly-neighbourhood' infectious disease specialist about COVID. A mish mash of questions and thoughts for our little conversation., Support the show
Episode 58 - A Collective 102 Years of Service Have a Chat
May 01, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBJoin Landon, Monique and Dr. Bob Anthony who combined have 102 Years of Emergency Medicine/Nursing Practice. We have a chat about what's changed and how COVID-19 has caused lots of us to pause and reflect on our situation. And for those interested, check out our free COVID-19 learning at covid19.epicclearning.ca Support the show
Episode 57 - Anticoagulants and Reversal with Dr. Shih
April 01, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBThis month we talk with Dr. Andrew Shih, your friendly neighbourhood hematologist (back by popular demand) about anticoagulants and how to reverse them in bleeding. Support the show
Episode 56 - Agitation and Behaviour Control with Dr. Gary Andolfatto
March 01, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBThis month we welcome back our special guest Dr. Gary Andolfatto to talk about behavioural and agitation control using multiple medications...and of course...ketamine! Support the show
Episode 55 - Vasopressors! FINALLY!
February 01, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBOur most requested topic! This month we talk about vasopressors in detail and which ones to use when. Support the show
Episode 54 - "Crystal" Clear - GOUT!
January 01, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBThis month we talk about gout - what is it? Different types? Who knew? Now you will! Support the show
Episode 53 - When to Tranfuse? Blood Management with Your Friendly Neighbourhood Transfusion Specialist...
December 01, 2019 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBThis month we talk again with everyone's favourite transfusion specialist about when to transfuse. Lower hemoglobin levels are well tolerated and learn about what we might be doing to even cause anemia! Support the show
Episode 52 - TXA, MTP, Calcium, Oh My! A chat with your friendly Transfusion Medicine Specialist
November 01, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBThis month we interview Dr. Andrew Shih, everyone's favourite friendly neighbourhood Tranfusion Medicine Specialist. We talk about Massive Transfusion, TXA, Calcium, Blood typing and a whole lot more. This is fantastic! Support the show
Episode 51 - Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis
October 01, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThis month we talk about everything you've ever wanted to know about pancreatitis. As with last month, we are still solving some sound issues and they will get better soon! Support the show
Episode 50 - Pain Scales, Pain at Triage...and Our Opinions!
September 01, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis episode talks about various pain scales, their use in the clinical setting and at triage. And as always, we have an opinion to share! Sorry for the sound quality in this one but as you know we are 'one-take-wonders' and we are working to make the sound better in the future. Support the show
Episode 49 - Does this all matter? A quick chat with Allan and Rob...
August 01, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.39 MBThis month we talk to Allan and Rob from Resuscitation Tonight about why Nursing podcasting, tweeting and exposure matters. And...well...its a bit of shameless promotion for their new podcast - search for Resuscitation Tonight in your podcast App! Follow them at @ResusTonight on Twitter or their website www.resustonight.com Support the show
Episode 48 - Take two of these and call me in the morning...
July 01, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBWe are back! After a six-month "vacation", we talk about ASA, acetaminophen, NSAIDs and ibuprofen in the treatment of pain, chest pain and as prevention. Support the show
Episode 47 - NOACs - Non-Vitamin-K Oral Anticoagulants
January 01, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBConfused about all of those new anticoagulants that patients seem to know more about that you? We attempt to explain them and how they relate to the clotting cascade. Support the show
Episode 45 - The 'Ball' is in your Court - Testicular Problems
November 01, 2018 07:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBThis month we look at emergency department problems in the male reproductive system. Support the show
Episode 44 - On the Basis of Sex - Ovarian Cysts
October 01, 2018 04:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBThis month we have a discussion about ovarian cysts...what they are, causes, treatments. Support the show
Episode 43 - A Bleeding High - Synthetic Cannabinoids and Bleeding
September 01, 2018 04:00 - 15 minutes - 7.15 MBThis month we talk about a phenomenon whereby 'legal' synthetic cannabinoids have been causing coagulation disorders in unsuspecting patients. Support the show
Episode 42 - Part 2 - Special Guest Dr. Gary Andolfatto - A Chat About Ketamine
August 01, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBOur first ever Guest Speaker! Dr. Gary Aldolfatto, a well-known Ketamine researcher, talks to us about everything we ever wanted to know about Ketamine. In fact, we chatted so much we split to split it into two podcasts! Part One discusses dosing, myths, pain control and procedural sedation. Part Two discusses intubation, behavioural control, physiologic effects and other trendy bits. Don't miss both episodes!Support the show
Episode 42 - Part 1 - Special Guest Dr. Gary Andolfatto - A Chat About Ketamine
July 01, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBOur first ever Guest Speaker! Dr. Gary Aldolfatto, a well-known Ketamine researcher, talks to us about everything we ever wanted to know about Ketamine. In fact, we chatted so much we split to split it into two podcasts! Part One discusses dosing, myths, pain control and procedural sedation. Part Two discusses intubation, behavioural control, physiologic effects and other trendy bits. Don't miss both episodes!Support the show
Episode 41 - ED Physicians are from Mars and ED Nurses are from Venus?
June 01, 2018 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MBAn evidence-based interesting conversation about the physician-nurse communication relationship that also gets into male-male vs male-female vs female-female communication despite profession.Support the show (https://nursem.org/donate/)
Episode 41 - ED Physicians are from Mars and ED Nurses are from Venus?
June 01, 2018 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MBAn evidence-based interesting conversation about the physician-nurse communication relationship that also gets into male-male vs male-female vs female-female communication despite profession.Support the show
Episode 40 - Cognitive Bias
May 01, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBThis month we have a chat about bias (of course...not our own...) and how to deal with some of them! Its a big patient safety issue!Support the show
Episode 39 - Group A Streptococcus
April 01, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBWe discuss Group A (and B) Strep and why it should always be on your radar in the ED.Support the show
Episode 38 - Not All Overdoses are Heroin
March 01, 2018 05:00 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBThis month we talk about Tri-Cyclic Antidepressant Overdose.Support the show
Episode 37 - Playing by the (Clinical Decision) Rules
February 01, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBThis month we talk about diagnostic testing and the use of clinical predictor rules in our practice...are we overusing diagnostic tests? Support the show
Episode 36 - Stoked About Strokes
January 01, 2018 05:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBCurrent tidbits about stroke care and some cool Canadian research that is leading the way! Support the show
Episode 35 - Sore Throat - Strep and Mono
December 01, 2017 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.78 MBThis month we talk about strep throat, mono and when people need antibiotics and more importantly when they don't! Like our podcast? Help support us by buying us a cup of coffee at nursem.orgSupport the show
Episode 34 - Bottom of the Food Chain
November 01, 2017 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.45 MBThis month we discuss upper GI issues - Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease. Like our podcast? Help support us by buying us a cup of coffee at nursem.org Support the show
Episode 33 - Top of the Food Chain
October 01, 2017 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBThis month we discuss upper GI issues - gastritis, peptic ulcer disease and GERD. Like our podcast? Help support us by buying us a cup of coffee at nursem.org Support the show
Episode 32 - Baby It Is Cold Outside!
September 01, 2017 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.74 MBThis month we look at frostbite! Like our podcast? Buy us a cup of coffee at nursem.orgSupport the show
Episode 31 - A Horse's Tail - Cauda Equina Syndrome
August 01, 2017 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBA little look at this neurological condition that can present with the common complaint of back pain.Support the show
Episode 30 - Rejection Hurts
July 01, 2017 04:00 - 16 minutes - 7.73 MBA talk about anti-rejection medications and organ donation.Support the show
Episode 29 - Battle of the Sexes
June 01, 2017 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBWe talk about some conditions and diseases predominant to one sex over the other.Support the show
Episode 28 - No Pain No Gain
May 01, 2017 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBLet's talk about opioid use in the Emrgency Department.Support the show
Episode 27 - To Wheeze or Not to Wheeze
April 01, 2017 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBBuilding on last month's episode, we talk about Asthma!Support the show
Episode 26 - Breathe Right
March 01, 2017 05:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBIn the end...a discussion about spirometry and peak flows...but to get there...a discussion about everything oxygenation and ventilation!Support the show
Episode 25 - SOFA so Good...
February 01, 2017 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.97 MBCome and have a seat on our 'qSOFA' and talk about Sepsis 3.0 this month.Support the show
Episode 24 - Clotting Made Bloody Easy!
January 01, 2017 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBThis month we respond to a challenge from a listener to simplify the clotting cascade. At the 15-minute mark, we mix up the extrinsic and intrinsic pathways! Oops...so to be clear - the extrinsic pathway is 3+7=10 and intrinsic pathway is the TENET pathway. That math and acronym will make sense when you listen, we just flipped the pathways by accident. Support the show
Episode 23 - Do You See What I See? The Eye Exam...
December 01, 2016 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBThis month we talk about teh components of the complete eye exam...including the proper way to do a visual acuity.Support the show
Episode 22 - The Lows and Highs of Headaches
November 01, 2016 04:00 - 15 minutes - 7.15 MBJoin us this month for a talk about low and high pressure headaches.Support the show
Episode 21 - Mumps, Chicken Pox and Zika
October 01, 2016 04:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBThis month we talk about a few communicable diseases, vaccines and spend a few minutes on Zika. Support the show
Episode 20 - Ectopic, Rh Factor and Methotrexate
September 01, 2016 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBTHis month we touch on ectopic pregnancy, Rh Factor and treatment using Methotrexate.Support the show