Anton Helman

Introducing 2 new Quick Hits series:
🧠 EMC² – knowledge-building cases
⚡ Coaching the EM Mind w/ Dr. Sara Gray
• Medetomidine withdrawal
• EMS handover done right
• Ditch PECARN C-spine rule?
• Traumatic pneumo P2 @petrosoniak.bsky.social
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Ep 214 Bridging the Gap in Endometriosis Care: Recognition, Risk Stratification, and ED-Initiated Management We walk you through what Emergency Physicians need to know to recognize, risk stratify, and manage endometriosis safely and pragmatically. We answer question such as: When should endometriosis rise to...

It takes an avg of 7-10 yrs to endometriosis Dx
We can lower this by identifying acute complications, get pts on a path to recovery.
Dive into EP214 recognizing/managing endometriosis flares/complication/risk stratification/pain Rx
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Ep 213 Update in Management of Status Epilepticus Convulsive status epilepticus is one of the most morbid neurologic emergencies we manage in the ED, and outcomes depend far more on speed than drug selection. Like ventricular fibrillation, each minut...

Status epilepticus=race against time. Speed dictates outcomes.
EM Cases podcast with Dr. Sara Gray : clock-anchored, ED-practical approach to early benzos, escalation pitfalls, airway, anesthetic Rx, non-convulsive status + high-yield algorithm.

🔗 emergencymedicinecases.com/upate-manage...

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6 Podcasts About Medicine and Health Care

Honored and thrilled to have EM Cases featured in the New York Times Sunday edition! Thanks to our amazing team, guest experts, SREMI and the tens of thousands of listeners for your support!

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If you manage febrile infants, this podcast will change your practice.

PECARN Febrile Infant Prediction Tool
w/ Nathan Kuppermann & Brett Burstein
100% NPV for bacterial meningitis in low-risk infants

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In case you missed it...
EM Quick Hits 70 with @petrosoniak.bsky.social etrosoniak on risk stratification of traumatic pneumothorax.
When don't you need a chest tube?
What tube for what size pneumo? Cutoffs and more...
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EM Quick Hits 70 MedMal Cases Upper Back Pain, Traumatic Pneumothorax/Hemothorax Decision Making, Risk Stratification of ICH for Consultation, Post-Circumcision Bleeds, IV Contrast Allergy, Emotional ... In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Mike Weinstock discusses with Anton a case of upper back pain in this month's Medmal Cases, Andrew Petrosoniak on traumatic pneumothorax and hemothorax decision ...

EM Quick Hits #70 is live! 🎧
MedMal case w/ Mike Weinstock
Traumatic pneumothorax decision-making w/ @petrosoniak.bsky.social
ICH consult triggers @first10em.bsky.social EM, post-circ bleeds, IV contrast allergy & resus team dynamics
👉 emergencymedicinecases.com/em-quick-hits-70-jan-2026/
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Ep 211 Thyrotixicosis and Thyroid Storm: Recognition and Management In this Part 2 of our 2-part podcast series on thyroid emergencies Anton, Dr. George Willis and Dr. Alyssa Louis answer questions such as: When a patient presents with “sepsis without a source,” what ...

In case you missed it...
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@docwillismd.bsky.social
Thyrotoxicosis and Thyroid Storm recognition and management

Top 10 Best of EM Cases 2025 As we close the chapter on 2025, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the EM Cases community—our listeners and readers around the world—whose engagement, feedback, and trust continue to shape how...

Top 10 Best of EM Cases 2025 🎉
A curated collection of our highest-impact emergency medicine education from the past year—chosen by learner engagement, feedback, and a few personal favorites.
Grateful to our global community and collaborators.
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Thyroid Storm Recognition & Management
New podcast episode: emergencymedicinecases.com/thyrotoxicos... with algorithm, key pearls/pitfalls from special guests @DocWillisMD & intensivist Alyssa Louis
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Ep 211 Decompensated Hypothyroidism Recognition and Management In the ED, we regularly care for sick patients presenting acutely with abnormal vital signs, altered mental status, and end organ dysfunction. Oftentimes, the culprit ends up being sepsis, or overdose...

🚨 New @EMCases Podcast — Out Now

Hypothermia, bradycardia, hypotension & AMS isn’t always sepsis or overdose.

🎧 Decompensated Hypothyroidism Recognition & Management
w/ @docwillismd.bsky.social D & Alyssa Louis

👉 Listen now: emergencymedicinecases.com/decompensate...
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EM Quick Hits 69 Pediatric Urinary Retention & Acute Transverse Myelitis, Post-Dural Puncture Headache, Med Mal Cases: Clenched Fist Injury, IV Thrombolysis for Minor Stroke, EM Leadership Spotlight #... On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Deborah Schonfeld on the differential diagnosis and work up of pediatric urinary retention & acute transverse myelitis, Jesse McLaren on his Tryptic Approach to ...

New EM Quick Hits!
🧠 Pediatric urinary retention & transverse myelitis
💥 Post-dural puncture headache @matthewmcarthur.bsky.social
🤜 MedMal Case: Clenched fist injuries
🩸 IV thrombolysis for minor stroke-The Evidence
👩‍⚕️ Plus EM Leadership Spotlight @lwestafer.bsky.social
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Sleep strategies for shift workers - How to Improve Performance on Shift, Minimize Burnout, Improve Mood with simple measures...

Based on Episode 207: emergencymedicinecases.com/sleep-strate...

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Ep 209 Nondisabling Stroke Recognition and Management In this Part 2 or our 2-part podcast update on ED stroke management with Dr. Katie Lin and Dr. Walter Himmel we explore non-disabling strokes, where symptoms are mild enough that patients can continue...

Ep 209: Nondisabling Stroke Recognition/Management
✔️ Safe discharge?
✔️ Stroke mimic pearls
✔️ Common overlooked causes of stroke in younger individuals.
✔️ Pathways driven by stroke etiology, best imaging
✔️ DAPT vs single antiplatelet vs DOAC

emergencymedicinecases.com/nondisabling...

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ECG Cases 58 - ACLS Dysrhythmia Pitfalls, Part 1: Unstable Bradycardia - BRADI mnemonic In this ECG Cases blog with Dr. Jesse McLaren we go through exemplary cases and look for reversible causes of secondary BRADIcardias, some of which can be identified on 12-lead ECG: BRASH/hyperkalemia...

In this ECG Cases blog @ecgcases.bsky.social breaks down cases showing how to spot reversible secondary causes on ECG:
💊 BRASH / hyperkalemia
❄️ Hypoxia / hypothermia
❤️ Occlusion MI
💉 Drugs
🧠 ICH
🦠 Infection
Learn to read beyond the rhythm → emergencymedicinecases.com/acls-dysrhyt...

ECG Cases 58 - ACLS Dysrhythmia Pitfalls, Part 1: Unstable Bradycardia - BRADI mnemonic In this ECG Cases blog with Dr. Jesse McLaren we go through exemplary cases and look for reversible causes of secondary BRADIcardias, some of which can be identified on 12-lead ECG: BRASH/hyperkalemia...

In this ECG Cases, @ecgcases.bsky.social walks us thru cases to uncover secondary BRADIcardias—from BRASH & hyperkalemia to ACS, hypothermia, drug toxicity, ICH & infection.
Read → emergencymedicinecases.com/acls-dysrhyt...

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Ep 208 Paradigm Shift in Ischemic Stroke Management Part 1: Disabling Strokes We are amidst a paradigm shift in the emergency management of acute ischemic stroke. The traditional way of categorizing ischemic strokes as 'minor' vs 'major' is no longer relevant to what we do in t...

🚨 Paradigm shift in ED management of acute ischemic stroke.
Bedside LVO identification, Imaging decisions, TNK vs tPA & EVT timing - @HIMMELHIMMEL @lilninjadoc.bsky.social break it down.
🎧 Part 1 → emergencymedicinecases.com/ischemic-str...

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EM Quick Hits 68 Osteomyelitis, Tourniquet Technique, Pediatric Distal Radius Buckle Fractures, DSI RCT, AMS in ESRD & Dialysis, EM Leadership Spotlight #3 On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Dr. Isaac Bogoch on recognition and management of osteomyelitis in the ED, Dr. Anand Swaminathan on tourniquet tips and tricks. Dr. Andrew Tagg on managing pedia...

In case you missed it...
On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: @BogochIsaac on osteomyelitis @EMSwami on tourniquet tips/tricks @DFTBubbles on FORCE trial @First10EM on DSI RCT @long_brit ESRD & Dialysis @ThurgurToxL Leadership and medical education.
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Need an approach to pediatric ECG interpretation?
Dr Kathleen Stephanos gives us a simple solution in this EM Quick Hits podcast

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EM Quick Hits 68 Osteomyelitis, Tourniquet Technique, Pediatric Distal Radius Buckle Fractures, DSI RCT, AMS in ESRD & Dialysis, EM Leadership Spotlight #3 On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Dr. Isaac Bogoch on recognition and management of osteomyelitis in the ED, Dr. Anand Swaminathan on tourniquet tips and tricks. Dr. Andrew Tagg on managing pedia...

On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: @BogochIsaac on osteomyelitis @EMSwami on tourniquet tips/tricks @DFTBubbles on FORCE trial @First10EM on DSI RCT @long_brit ESRD & Dialysis @ThurgurToxL Leadership and medical education.
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@emswami.bsky.social guides us through some practical tips and limitations for IO placement in the crashing patient on this month's EM Quick Hits Video
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Ep 207 Sleep Strategies for Shift Work Discover evidence-based sleep strategies for shift workers. Optimize performance, recovery, and health with tips from sleep expert Dr. Michael Mak... If you find this beneficial please consider a dona...

Discover evidence-based sleep strategies for shift workers. Optimize performance, recovery, and health with tips from sleep expert Dr. Michael Mak @michaelmak on this month's EM Cases main episode podcast...
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Global EM 9 : Reverse Culture Shock - Coping Strategies for Returning Home Working on a humanitarian project abroad can be among the most challenging and fulfilling experiences of an Emergency Physician’s career. Much has been written about pre-departure training and strateg...

Working humanitarian projects abroad can be the most fulfilling experience of ur career. Much has been written about pre-departure strategies for adapting in the field. Far less to the challenges of returning home. Dr. Nav Sahsi outlines coping strategies.
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ECG Cases 57 Art of Occlusion MI Part 5 - Clinical-ECG-POCUS Triptych In this ECG Cases with Dr. Jesse McLaren we guide you through 6 cases to explore his Clinical-ECG-PoCUS triptych in the identification of Occlusion MI...

ECG Cases 57 Art of Occlusion MI Part 5 – Clinical-ECG-POCUS Triptych emergencymedicinecases.com/ecg-cases-oc... #ECG #POCUS #cardiosky #ecgsky @emcases.bsky.social

EM Quick Hits 67 Tick Borne Illness Update, Pediatric ECG Interpretation, Nailbed Repair, Closed Loop Communication, ESRD, Leaders in EM Dr. Catherine Varner On this EM Quick Hits podcast: Tick Borne Illness Update with Dr. Issac Bogoch, Pediatric ECG Interpretation with Dr. Kathleen Stephanos, Nailbed Repair with Dr. Matthew McArther, Closed Loop Communic...

In case you missed it...
On our Women in EM Leadership series: Dr. Catherine Varner @CVarnerEmerg
shares her amazing career journey with tips for enhancing your career in #emergencymedicine With Dr. Victoria Myers @vrosem

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EM Quick Hits 67 Tick Borne Illness Update, Pediatric ECG Interpretation, Nailbed Repair, Closed Loop Communication, ESRD, Leaders in EM Dr. Catherine Varner On this EM Quick Hits podcast: Tick Borne Illness Update with Dr. Issac Bogoch, Pediatric ECG Interpretation with Dr. Kathleen Stephanos, Nailbed Repair with Dr. Matthew McArther, Closed Loop Communic...

This month on our Women in EM Leadership series: Dr. Catherine Varner who shares her amazing career journey with tips for enhancing your career in #emergencymedicine
With Dr. Victoria Myers
#FOAMed #Leadership #CareerAdvice

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Ep 206 Massive Hemorrhage Protocols 2.0 – Update on the 7 Ts In this update to the 7 T’s of Massive Hemorrhage Protocols with Dr. Jeannie Callum and Dr. Andrew Petrosoniak, we explore the most current, evidence-informed strategies for bleeding patients, from po...

Fibrinogen! Platelet transfusions! TXA!
@petrosoniak.bsky.social & JeannieCallum reshape our approach to managing Trauma, GI bleeds and Obstetric bleeds, driving critical conversations in transfusion medicine.
#TransfusionMedicine #TXA #FOAMed
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*THE Judy Tintinalli Interview @vrosem
*Pediatric Torticollis
*Stable Wide Complex Tach @EMSwami
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