Hey everybody,

After I posted the EM Basic project post, it occurred to me that for some people, doing an audio podcast right off the bat may not be the most appealing thing in the world.  After all- you have to spend time and money setting up audio equipment and after all of that- what if you can’t stand the sound of your own voice!?!?

No worries- you can also submit scripts (with show notes) to EM Basic and I will record them for you.  While I fully encourage you to take the plunge into podcasting, I realize that may be too much for some.  Even providing a script will help me immensely with producing more content for the podcast since it is what takes the most time.  You will ALWAYS get credit for your work on the website and on the podcast but this could be an easy first step into the world of creating your own FOAM.

If you’re interested, head over the the “Submit a Script or Podcast to EM Basic”, download the submission guidelines and the distribution agreement, email me if you have any questions (steve@embasic.org) and let’s get started.

-Steve

If you are a senior resident or attending in emergency medicine- this is your chance to contribute to the podcast.  I will be accepting quality submissions for the podcast with help every step of the way.

Don’t want to commit to buying audio equipment?  Don’t like the sound of your own voice?  No worries!  I will accept both scripts for episodes and full length audio podcasts.  No matter what, you will ALWAYS get credit for your work on the website and in the podcast.

I’m also looking for a webmaster to help spruce up the blog page on a temporary or continuous basis.

In addition- if you have an idea for a blog or a podcast or don’t even know where to start, email me and I can help.  Email me at steve@embasic.org.

The EM Basic Project Podcast

If you want to contribute to the podcast- download the podcast guidelines and distribution agreement.  The guidelines will spell out everything you need to do to create and episode.  The distribution agreement spells out that you will always keep the copyright to any materials that you publish here.

EM Basic Submission Guidelines

EM Basic Podcast Distribution Agreement

Still interested? Head over to Contribute to EM Basic to check out possible topics

Here are the show notes for Anaphylaxis Part 1- Diagnosis and Treatment

Anaphylaxis Part 1- Diagnosis and Treatment Show Notes (Word Format)

Anaphylaxis Part 1- Diagnosis and Treatment Show Notes (PDF)

In this episode, we’ll talk about how to manage the airway in patients with anaphylaxis or any other upper airway obstruction.  These can be some of the most difficult airways to manage and we can run into trouble if we don’t have a good plan ahead of time.  Some of this is a little “advanced” and “cutting edge” but it’s important to have as many tools in your arsenal when dealing with these critical airways.  We’ll review other options besides RSI to include awake intubation, delayed sequence intubation (DSI), and the awake cric.

Anaphylaxis Part 2- Airway

Updated EM Basic Links Page– Just added links to website and podcasts that I like

Medical School HQ– an incredible resource for any pre-meds on applying to medical school- blog and podcast

Links:

NO-DESAT- Preoxygenation Paper- a must read!

Bougie Assisted Cric video- a must watch!

The Double (Airway) Setup from emupdates.com

Awake Cric Case Report (free open access)

Anaphylaxis is a potentially deadly diagnosis that requires quick action. In this episode, we will discuss the diagnosis and management of the entire spectrum of allergic reactions from mild cutaneous reactions to life threatening anaphylaxis. This is the first episode in a 2 part series. Part 2 will discuss airway management in anaphylaxis and other upper airway obstructions situations.