EM Quick Hits 71 EMC²: Fever Without a Source, Coaching the EM Mind Part 1, Traumatic Pneumothorax Part 2, PECARN C-spine Rule, Medetomidine Withdrawal, EMS Handover

Emergency Medicine Cases

Dr. Anton Helman

Education, Health & Fitness, Courses, Medicine, Science

4.7 • 602 Ratings

🗓️ 10 March 2026

⏱️ 99 minutes

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Summary

In this month's EM Quick Hits Podcast we introduce not one, but two new series! First, "EMC²" - EM Cases Cases (we know, horrible name ;) where Anton or Katie discuss a knowledge building case with a special guest. And second, "Coaching the EM Mind" with Dr. Sara Gray a professional coach for EM providers, where Katie discusses with her the science and best expert advice on how to perform your best in the ED. Plus, a withdrawal syndrome that is new EDs, life-threatening and requires specific treatment - metetomadine withdrawal, EMS handover done right, why community ED docs should not use the PECARN C-spine Rule and Part 2 of Petro's tips on management of traumatic pneumothorax... Please consider a donation to ensure EM Cases continues to be Free Open Access here: https://emergencymedicinecases.com/donation/

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0:00.0	Sometimes we just want EM knowledge delivered fast.
0:04.5	Yeah, this is the Emergency Medicine Cases EM Quick Hits podcast.
0:08.4	And we're your hosts, Dr. Katie Lynn, and Dr. Anton Hellman.
0:12.3	Let's go.
0:14.4	EM cases is brought to you by Shremi, the Schwartz-Riesman Emergency Medicine Institute.
0:19.3	That's a non-profit organization dedicated to improving EM care through high-quality research and education. The opinions expressed on this podcast are intended for general information and educational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose treat or prevent any medical condition, nor should they be used as a substitute for medical advice from qualified practicing physician. Unless stated otherwise, the opinions expressed by the hosts or guests are made in their individual capacity, not on behalf of the Institute nor medicine cases. First, a word from our sponsor Metricade, the experts in complex physician scheduling since 2012.
0:41.7	I've been using Metricade's incredible scheduling system for a decade, and it's been a game
0:45.4	changer for me and my colleagues.
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1:01.9	and still have energy for life outside the hospital. Check out metricade.com slash EM cases
1:08.2	to make your schedule fair and improve your sleep.
1:13.7	Here's a new EM cases offering, EMC squared, emergency medicine cases cases, where Katie or I interview
1:20.6	one of our esteemed EM colleagues about a case, of course with many details altered for privacy.
1:28.9	It's my pleasure to have on the show, one of my colleagues from way back.
1:33.7	I'm not going to say how long back, because it's a little bit embarrassing, how long
1:36.6	we've both been practicing emergency medicine.
1:39.0	Embrace your age, Anton.
1:42.0	But she is a fantastic clinician and has mentored so many other clinicians.
1:49.4	And she is going to give us a case of the month from Janice General.
1:55.2	Go for it, Dr. Lazier.
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