EM:RAP for Denise Sanchez

This week on EM:RAP we are focusing our entire episode on the tragic Beirut port explosion that took place on August 4th, 2020. In part one, Vanessa Cardy talks to three extraordinary clinicians, Dr. Nour Al Jalbout, Dr. Mirabelle Geha, and Sukaina Awarke, who experienced the disaster first-hand at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. In part two, Dr. Jenny Beck-Esmay runs through common blast injuries and treatments. And in part three, Dr. Bernard Chang, psychologist and ER physician, breaks down the psychological effects of MCIs on clinicians and offers strategies for recovery and healing. Beirut Port Explosion Part 1: The Explosion Beirut Port Explosion Part 2: The Injuries Beirut Port Explosion Part 3: The Aftermath Bernard Chang, MD, PhD • Jenny Beck-Esmay, MD • Mirabelle Geha, M.D • Nour Al Jalbout, MD • Sukaina Awarke, RN • Vanessa Cardy, MD, FCFP, FRRMS

Measles, like an unwanted houseguest, is back. Ilene and Al discuss making the diagnosis and treatment decisions Measles Al Sacchetti, MD • Ilene Claudius, MD

Swami chats with infectious disease specialist and Editor at Large for Public Health at the KFF Health News Dr. Celine Gounder about the new CDC draft on masking policies for healthcare workers. CDC Draft on Masking Policies Anand Swaminathan, MD FAAEM • Celine Gounder, MD

Dr. Alister Martin, an emergency doc and White House senior advisor, discussed what the end of the x-waiver means to you. The X-Waiver Gets “X’d” Alister Martin, MD • Anand Swaminathan, MD FAAEM

Alden chats with Ameera Haamid about racial differences in the delivery of CPR in out of hospital cardiac arrest. Racial and Ethnic Differences in Bystander CPR for Witnessed Cardiac Arrest Alden Landry, MD • Ameera Haamid, MD

Jessica Mason and Jason Adler talk about the changes coming in 2023 for US providers. Emergency Medicine Documentation and Billing Changes for 2023 in the United States Jason Adler, MD • Jessica Mason, MD

The AHRQ report on diagnostic errors has stirred some controversy. Mel, Scott, and Swami take a look at the issues with the data. The AHRQ Report on Emergency Medicine Anand Swaminathan, MD FAAEM • Mel Herbert, MD MBBS FAAEM • Scott Kobner, MD

Swami and Brit Long discuss complications of abortions and why the increase in unsafe abortions will lead to a massive increase in harm. Post Abortion Complications Anand Swaminathan, MD FAAEM • Brit Long, MD

Stuart and Sean keep us informed on the latest COVID-19 therapeutics. COVID-19 Therapeutics Updates Sean Nordt, MD PharmD FAAEM • Stuart Swadron, MD, FRCPC

Mel talks about the Israeli study and CDC suggestions on the 4th COVID booster. 4th Dose COVID Vaccination Booster Mel Herbert, MD MBBS FAAEM

Jake Anderson joins Heidi James once again to bring us the latest update on Long COVID. Long COVID Update Heidi James, MD • Jake Anderson, DO

Reuben Strayer gives us a primer on the new antivirals targeting SARS-CoV2: Paxlovid and Molnupiravir. COVID-19 Oral Antivirals Anand Swaminathan, MD FAAEM • Reuben Strayer, MD

In this Special Report, Jan speaks with Neil and he shares his personal journey through addiction. The Addicted Physician Jan Shoenberger, MD • Neil Rifenbark, MD

It’s been a while since we’ve had a COVID update so, Mel and Swami chat about where we are with Omicron, vaccines, and treatments. Omicron and Caseloads: A Numbers Game Anand Swaminathan, MD FAAEM • Mel Herbert, MD MBBS FAAEM

It’s been a while since we’ve had a COVID update so, Mel and Swami chat about where we are with Omicron, vaccines, and treatments. Omicron and Caseloads: A Numbers Game Anand Swaminathan, MD FAAEM • Mel Herbert, MD MBBS FAAEM

The US FDA has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) vaccine for administration to children ages 5-11 years, Mel dives into the details. COVID-19 Vaccine in Young Children (Ages 5-11) Mel Herbert, MD MBBS FAAEM

In this Special Report Stuart and Sean discuss ivermectin toxicity. Ivermectin Toxicity Sean Nordt, MD PharmD FAAEM • Stuart Swadron, MD, FRCPC

Mel reviews what we know about Molnupiravir for COVID-19. Molnupiravir for COVID-19 Mel Herbert, MD MBBS FAAEM

After nearly two years into the COVID pandemic there is still difficulty in accessing testing, a large percent of the population choosing not to get vaccinated, and our lives are continually disrupted due to possible exposures. There are tremendous impacts on society, not just medically, but socioeconomically. Let’s discuss how we can start living normally again. What will that take? We encourage your comments and thoughts. Breaking News: COVID The Way Forward Jessica Mason, MD • Mel Herbert, MD MBBS FAAEM

Mel and Swami gives us an update on booster shots. Breaking News August 19th: Booster Update Anand Swaminathan, MD FAAEM • Mel Herbert, MD MBBS FAAEM