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ACEP FrontlineACEP26 Research Forum and Chart Reviews with Dr. Peter PruittIn this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton is joined by Dr. Peter Pruitt, chair of the ACEP Research Forum for ACEP26 in Chicago, to discuss the growth of emergency medicine research and the opportunities available to clinicians, residents, and aspiring researchers. He highlights this year’s Research Forum programming and shares practical insights from his session on conducting high-quality retrospective chart reviews, including how to avoid common pitfalls, generate meaningful research questions, and build a foundation for future practice-changing studies.
2026-10-1916 minACEP FrontlineThe Emergency Medicine Audio Network with Dr. Danya KhoujahIn this special edition episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton is joined by Dr. Danya Khoujah, co-host of ACEP's Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine podcast, to discuss ACEP's new Emergency Medicine Audio Network. They discuss their own podcast series as well as the rest of the network's audio offerings and the importance of being able to access clinical updates through different mediums.
2026-10-1611 minACEP FrontlineAsthma and COPD POC Tool Updates with Dr. Shah and Dr. CaseyIn this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton is joined by Dr. Chirag Shah and Dr. John Casey to discuss updates in the emergency department management of asthma and COPD, as well as the latest ACEP Point-of-Care tools designed to support bedside clinical decision-making. They review emerging technologies such as vibrating mesh nebulizers, evolving evidence around respiratory support strategies, and practical recommendations for medications, imaging, ventilation, and disposition to help emergency physicians deliver evidence-based care for patients with acute respiratory exacerbations.
2026-10-0232 minACEP FrontlineNerve Blocks and Pain Management with Dr. Igor MiddlebrookIn this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton is joined by Dr. Igor Middlebrook at Michigan ACEP's Summer Assembly on Mackinac Island to discuss the expanding role of ultrasound-guided regional nerve blocks and multimodal pain management in emergency medicine. He shares practical strategies for implementing a nerve block program, highlights high-yield blocks for community physicians, and explains how these techniques can improve patient outcomes, reduce opioid use, avoid unnecessary admissions, and add value to emergency department care.
2026-09-2119 minACEP FrontlineEM Guideline Updates: Practical Take-Home Changes with Dr. Michael McCreaIn this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton is joined by Dr. Michael McCrea to discuss his Michigan Emergency Medicine Assembly lecture, “2 AM Guideline Updates,” a practical review of recent evidence and guideline changes affecting emergency medicine practice. He highlights key updates in ACLS and PALS, pulmonary embolism risk stratification and disposition, ischemic stroke management, and ACEP’s updated aortic dissection clinical policy, focusing on take-home changes clinicians can apply at the bedside.
2026-08-3128 min
ACEP FrontlineACEP Advocacy Priorities with Ryan McBrideIn this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton is joined by Ryan McBride, ACEP’s Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs, to discuss ACEP’s federal advocacy priorities and the College’s efforts on behalf of emergency physicians and their patients. They explore the challenges of advancing policy in Congress, provide an update on the No Surprises Act and independent dispute resolution process, and highlight ways members can stay engaged with ACEP’s advocacy work.
2026-08-2423 min
ACEP FrontlineSalary Transparency and ACEP's Compensation Survey with Dr. Rob AndersonOn this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton is joined by Dr. Rob Anderson, clinician co-founder of Marit Health, to discuss the ACEP Emergency Physician Compensation Survey and why salary transparency matters for every stage of an emergency physician’s career. The conversation explores the limitations of broad regional averages and the value of current, local data that reflects compensation models, workload, benefits, employment structure, and other factors that shape the true value of a position. Dr. Anderson explains how participation can help physicians better understand their market, negotiate with confidence, and compare opportunities more effectively, whether they ar...
2026-08-1723 min
ACEP FrontlineAortic Dissection Decision Tool with Dr. Rob Ohle and Brian BrantleyOn this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton is joined by Dr. Rob Ohle and aortic dissection survivor Brian Brantley for a discussion on one of emergency medicine's most challenging diagnoses. Through Brian's powerful firsthand account of surviving a Type A aortic dissection, the conversation highlights the importance of recognizing that acute aortic syndromes rarely read the textbook. Dr. Ohle shares practical, evidence-based strategies for improving diagnostic accuracy, including the critical role of a thorough history, targeted risk assessment, physical examination, appropriate use of D-dimer, point-of-care ultrasound, and current ACEP clinical guidance. The discussion also reviews initial emergency...
2026-08-1045 min
ACEP FrontlineACEP Advocacy Win for Physicians with Dr. Tony CirilloOn this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton chats with ACEP President Dr. Tony Cirillo to discuss a major advocacy victory that reinforces one of the core principles of emergency medicine: physician-led emergency care. The conversation explores the collaborative efforts between ACEP, state chapters, the American Medical Association, and the American College of Surgeons that resulted in updated ACS Committee on Trauma Level IV trauma center standards requiring physician staffing in emergency departments. Dr. Cirillo shares the behind-the-scenes story of how relationship building, strategic advocacy, and persistent engagement helped shape this important outcome, while highlighting the critical role...
2026-08-0329 min
ACEP FrontlineBuilding Outside the ED Alt Care Models with Dr. Erik BlutingerOn this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton sits down with Dr. Erik Blutinger during the ACEP Partner Collaborative to discuss how emergency medicine is expanding beyond the traditional walls of the emergency department. As healthcare continues to evolve, emergency physicians are uniquely positioned to meet patients where they are, whether through community-based care, mobile health initiatives, telemedicine, observation services, or innovative care delivery models. Dr. Blutinger explores the growing opportunities for emergency physicians to extend their expertise beyond the ED while maintaining the specialty's core mission of delivering high-quality, patient-centered acute care. The conversation also examines how...
2026-07-2720 min
ACEP FrontlinePeripartum Emergencies and Cardiomyopathy with Dr. Anna EngelnRecorded at the 4th Annual Colorado ACEP Leadership Symposium and EM: High Risk – Can't Miss Conference in Beaver Creek, this episode of ACEP Frontline features a presentation by Dr. Anna Engeln on the recognition and management of peripartum emergencies, with a special focus on peripartum cardiomyopathy. While postpartum patients are encountered less frequently in many emergency departments, they can present with rapidly evolving, life-threatening conditions that require a high index of suspicion. Dr. Engeln reviews the physiologic changes of the postpartum period, highlights red flags that distinguish normal recovery from serious pathology, and discusses the evaluation and management of lo...
2026-07-2030 min
ACEP FrontlineAI Now and Things to Come with Dr. Jesse PinesRecorded at the Colorado ACEP EM: High Risk – Do Not Miss Conference in Beaver Creek, this episode of ACEP Frontline hosted by Dr. Ryan Stanton features a presentation from Dr. Jesse Pines on the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in emergency medicine. AI is already changing the way emergency physicians document, interpret data, communicate, and make clinical decisions, but where is the technology headed next? Dr. Pines reviews the current state of AI in emergency medicine, separating practical applications from hype while examining the opportunities, limitations, and risks that accompany these powerful tools. He also looks beyond today's ca...
2026-07-1350 min
ACEP FrontlineIllinois Wins and Hosting ACEP26 with Dr. Kristen DonaldsonRecorded from the right field seats during a Chicago White Sox game, this special short episode of ACEP Frontline features Dr. Ryan Stanton with Illinois ACEP President Dr. Kristen Donaldson. The conversation highlights recent legislative victories that are strengthening emergency medicine and improving patient care across Illinois, while offering insights into the advocacy efforts that made those successes possible. Looking ahead, Dr. Donaldson shares what attendees can expect at ACEP26 as emergency physicians from around the world gather in Chicago for emergency medicine's premier educational event. From advocacy to education, this quick conversation captures the excitement surrounding the specialty...
2026-07-0907 min
ACEP FrontlinePre-Hospital Whole Blood with Dr. Scott BranneyRecorded at the Colorado ACEP High Risk: Do Not Miss Conference in Beaver Creek, this episode of ACEP Frontline features Dr. Ryan Stanton and a presentation by Dr. Scott Branney on a growing trend in trauma and resuscitation, prehospital whole blood. As more EMS systems adopt whole blood programs, the discussion explores the evidence supporting earlier transfusion, the impact on patients with life-threatening hemorrhage, and why bringing blood to the point of injury has the potential to change outcomes. Dr. Branney shares practical lessons from developing the Colorado Whole Blood Coalition program, addressing common barriers including logistics, storage, regulatory...
2026-07-0641 min
ACEP FrontlineCaring for Those in Custody with Dr. Alice BukhmanRecorded at the 2026 Massachusetts ACEP Annual Meeting, this episode of ACEP Frontline features Dr. Ryan Stanton in conversation with Dr. Alice Bukhman on the unique challenges of caring for patients in custody. Emergency physicians frequently care for individuals who arrive under law enforcement supervision, creating situations where patient rights, medical ethics, safety, and legal considerations can intersect in complex ways. Dr. Bukhman discusses the physician's primary obligation to the patient, regardless of custodial status, while exploring practical issues including privacy, informed consent, decision-making capacity, restraints, interactions with law enforcement, and requests for medical clearance or forensic information. The conversation...
2026-06-2919 min
ACEP FrontlineCommunicating Advocacy with Brad FitchRecorded at ACEP's Leadership and Advocacy Conference in Washington, DC, this episode of ACEP Frontline features a conversation between Dr. Ryan Stanton and communications strategist Brad Fitch on the art and science of effective advocacy. As emergency medicine faces increasing challenges at the local, state, and federal levels, the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively has never been more important. Fitch shares practical strategies for engaging policymakers, the media, hospital leaders, and the public, emphasizing the importance of message discipline, storytelling, and relationship building. The discussion explores how emergency physicians can better articulate the value of the emergency department...
2026-06-2222 min
ACEP FrontlineInside Politics with Nathan GonzalesOn this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton sits down with political analyst and publisher of Inside Elections, Nathan Gonzales, for a timely discussion on the current political landscape in Washington, DC, and what it means for healthcare and emergency medicine. Recorded during ACEP’s Leadership and Advocacy Conference, the conversation explores the aftermath of recent elections, the shifting balance of power on Capitol Hill, and the key issues driving decision-making in Congress and the administration. Gonzales provides insight into the political environment, the challenges facing lawmakers, and the factors that will shape upcoming election cycles. The discussion al...
2026-06-0827 min
ACEP FrontlineD-Dimer for Dissection and Evidence Update with Dr. Lauren WestaferFrom the halls of Holy Cross College and the Massachusetts ACEP Conference, ACEP Frontline talks with Dr. Lauren Westafer for a high-yield discussion on two of emergency medicine’s most impactful diagnoses: aortic dissection and pulmonary embolism. Dr. Westafer breaks down the evolving evidence behind D-dimer testing, including the 2026 practice-changing data and ACEP clinical policy updates supporting the use of the Aortic Dissection Detection Risk Score combined with D-dimer to help safely risk stratify select patients with suspected acute aortic syndromes. The conversation explores how this approach may reduce unnecessary advanced imaging while maintaining patient safety, along with practical pe...
2026-06-0140 min
ACEP FrontlineCMS on Boarding with Dr. Sean MichaelRecorded live at the ACEP Leadership and Advocacy Conference, this episode of ACEP Frontline features a timely conversation with Dr. Sean Michael, Regional Chief Medical Officer for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. As emergency departments across the country continue to face unprecedented crowding, prolonged boarding, staffing strain, and access challenges, Dr. Michael joins us to discuss how CMS is viewing the crisis and what potential policy “levers” may help address the growing nationwide problem. From hospital throughput and inpatient capacity to quality measures and accountability, we explore how federal policy could influence meaningful change for patients, physicians, hospitals, and the...
2026-05-2531 min
ACEP FrontlineEoE in EM with Dr. David CarlbergIn this episode of ACEP Frontline, we sit down with Dr. David Carlberg to discuss eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), an increasingly recognized inflammatory condition of the esophagus that can present with food impactions, difficulty swallowing, chest discomfort, and chronic reflux-like symptoms. Dr. Carlberg breaks down the underlying causes of EoE, including the role of allergic and immune-mediated responses, while highlighting the importance of recognizing the condition in both pediatric and adult patients presenting to the emergency department. The conversation also explores diagnostic considerations and current management strategies ranging from dietary modifications and proton pump inhibitors to topical steroids and endoscopic...
2026-05-1118 min
ACEP FrontlineRural Access and Advocacy with Dr. Aaron Kuzel - ACEP LACIn this episode of ACEP Frontline, we sit down with Dr. Aaron Kuzel from the University of Louisville to discuss one of the most pressing challenges in healthcare today, protecting and expanding access to emergency care in rural America. From hospital closures and workforce shortages to increasing healthcare deserts across the country, rural communities continue to face growing barriers to timely emergency treatment. Dr. Kuzel shares his perspective on the critical role emergency physicians play in ensuring high-quality, lifesaving care regardless of a patient’s ZIP code. The conversation explores why physician-led emergency care matters, the unique challenges facing sm...
2026-05-0523 min
ACEP FrontlineER to the House with Dr. Venkat and Dr. Reeder - ACEP LACAt the 2026 ACEP Leadership and Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C., The Frontline sits down with emergency physicians turned state legislators Arvind Venkat and Tim Reeder for a candid conversation about bringing frontline experience into the halls of government. From balancing overnight shifts with legislative sessions to navigating the realities of healthcare policy, both physicians share how emergency medicine uniquely prepares doctors to advocate for patients beyond the bedside. The discussion explores the challenges of policy making, the importance of physician voices in government, and how emergency physicians can influence meaningful change at the local, state, and national levels.
2026-04-3044 min
ACEP FrontlineDoctor Goes to Washington with Dr. Joseph Leary - ACEP LACIn this episode of ACEP Frontline, we sit down with Joseph Leary, DO, MPH, to explore how a single decision in a rural community can ripple across an entire health care system. Early in his career, while working as an emergency physician in the small mining town of Craig, Colorado, Dr. Leary witnessed the abrupt closure of a labor and delivery unit at a critical access hospital, an event that would shape his path into health policy and advocacy.He shares how that closure didn’t just affect obstetric care, but fundamentally altered emergency preparedness in the re...
2026-04-2727 min
ACEP FrontlineDowncodes and Denials with Dr. Jason Adler - CO ACEPIn this episode of ACEP Frontline, we hear from longtime friend of the show, Dr. Jason Adler, one of the most knowledgeable and respected voices in the world of revenue cycle management (RCM). Dr. Adler pulls back the curtain on the increasingly complex and often frustrating tactics used by insurers, including downcoding, denials, and other strategies that directly impact emergency physicians and the care we provide.This is more than a conversation about billing, it’s a deep dive into the financial realities that shape emergency medicine today. Dr. Adler breaks down how these “insurer games” work, why th...
2026-04-2136 min
ACEP FrontlineACEP Frontline Public Edition - So What: The Tylenol Takedown with Dr. Howie MellIn this episode, we breakdown the research and evidence used for the HHS and Administrative announcement that Tylenol "may" cause autism. We dive into what it really means and where all the major medical associations sit with regard to the announcement. We also have a reveal at the end of a new addition to the Frontline Podcast Network. Mentioned in this episode:ACEP26
2025-10-0143 min
ACEP FrontlineThe AIs Have It - ACEP AI Task ForceIn this episode we talk about the ACEP AI task force which will dive into the evolving technology and how it can advance the practice of medicine.
https://www.acep.org/telehealth/resources/webinars/january-2024---artificial-intelligence-to-improve-performance-in-emergency-medicine-aiipem-program
2024-10-0819 min
ACEP FrontlineACEP Frontline- A Field Within- TC Solomon- Author Series Debut ReleaseJoined on this week's episode of the Frontline, Dr. T.C Solomon brings his creative vision to the chapters of the newly debuted book "A Field Within". Born into a family of actors, Solomon honed his craft of storytelling that has transcended into his practice of EM in Southern California. This # 1 Amazon best-seller is indeed a page turner!
https://www.amazon.com/Field-Within-Psychological-Medical-Thriller/dp/B0BM3YZY2C
2023-04-1020 min
ACEP FrontlineWomen Physicians Day 2023 - Celebrating Great Leaders and PhysiciansIn this special episode of The Frontline, we are celebrating National Women Physicians Day by talking with three leaders in Emergency Medicine: ACEP President elect Dr. Aisha Terry, AAWEP Chair Dr. Alecia Gende and EMRA President Dr. Jessica Adkins Murphy.
Want to continue this conversation? Join colleagues across emergency medicine at a workshop focused on encouraging women leaders during ACEPs Leadership and Advocacy Conference: https://www.acep.org/lac/aaweps-power-up/
Visit www.acep.org/LAC to register for the conference. ACEP Frontline listeners can enter the code EMPOWER for $100 off registration.
2023-01-301h 09
ACEP FrontlineTurning These Notes Upside Down - 2023 Documentation Guidelines with Jason AdlerThe EM documentation guidelines are changing significantly on January 1st of 2023. We have talked with Dr. Jason Adler earlier in 2022(check out the podcast) and now we get a more detailed update as recorded at the Kentucky ACEP Annual Meeting on November 15th, 2022. I will drop the ACEP documentation cheat sheet on the ACEP Frontline Facebook page.
2022-12-1552 min
ACEP FrontlineThe 2022 Frontline-SGEM Podcast Summit from ACEP22This special episode of the podcast is from our 1st annual podcast summit at ACEP22 in San Francisco featuring ACEP Frontline and The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Join Dr. Ryan Stanton and Dr. Ken Milne for the first in hopefully many gatherings.
2022-10-0720 min
ACEP FrontlineEmergency Medicine and Workforce State-of-the-Union With Dr. Schmitz - Maryland ACEPWorkforce considerations in emergency medicine are a huge concern within the profession. In this episode, we feature an update from ACEP President Dr. Gillian Schmitz, which was recorded at the Maryland ACEP meeting.
Discount code for ACEP22 in San Francisco($150 off!) - A734548
2022-06-2130 min
ACEP FrontlineSpecial Public Edition- Mask 4-1-1 With Howie Mell- Mask Facts Over FictionAnother COVID-19 public edition of ACEP Frontline talking with Dr. Howie Mell, Emergency Physician and Occupational Health Specialist about the facts regarding masks. We talk about masks as a component of transmission prevention and address some of the common myths floating around regarding mask usage.
2020-07-1550 min
ACEP FrontlineSpecial Edition: Moore Mega Episode on Efficiency and Flow in the EDA special edition featuring one of ACEP Frontline's most popular guests, Dr. Daniel Moore. His focus on improving patient flow and efficiency is useful for anyone working in the ED. In this episode, hear both of Dr. Moore's most recent appearances all in one!
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2020-02-2056 min
ACEP FrontlineSepsis Struggles - Navigating Sepsis Treatment in the EDIn this week's episode of ACEP Frontline, we talk to Dr. Jack Perkins about a very important topic in the ED - treating sepsis. Unfortunately, treatment recommendations are not always as deeply rooted in science as we'd like to see. Dr. Perkins walks us through the issues with sepsis recommendations and how to make the right decisions for our patients.
2020-02-1725 min
ACEP FrontlineImproving care efficiently - It can be done!In this week's episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Stanton talks to Dr. Daniel Moore about improving patient care through efficiency. Sometimes small changes can make BIG impacts.
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2020-02-0430 min
ACEP FrontlineOpioids Head to Washington: ALTO Legislation and Treatment Next StepsIn this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Stanton interviews Dr. Rosenberg. They discuss opioid reduction initiatives in EM.
2019-12-1017 min
ACEP FrontlineThe Challenges and Approach to Behavioral Health in the EDIn this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Stanton interviews Dr. Wilson and Dr. Nordstrom at ACEP19 as they discuss the approach and challenges of behavioral health in the emergency medicine environment.
2019-11-2646 min
ACEP FrontlineEmergency Departments in Stretchy Pants- Volumes have EM Busting at the SeamsPatients presenting to emergency departments across the United States continues to climb and in this episode of ACEP Frontline, we talk with Dr. Jim Augustine about the trends and what we are seeing across the country.
2019-11-1136 min
ACEP FrontlineHandheld Ultrasound- The Future is Now...In this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Rachel Liu talks about handheld ultrasound and how they have impacted the POCUS market. We have another episode coming up from ACEP19 talking about some of the challenges of implementation and considerations for handheld and personal devices.
2019-11-0420 min
ACEP FrontlineThe new ACEP EMpoc AppIn this bonus ACEP Frontline we talk with Dr. Sandra Schneider about the new app technology that provides POC tools and resources for EM physicians.
2019-10-2911 min
ACEP FrontlineBONUS!!!- Dr. Andrea Green on Diversity in Emergency MedicineBonus #ACEP19 ACEP Frontline featuring Dr. Andrea Green talking about diversity in emergency medicine with ongoing challenges and opportunities for the future.
2019-10-2435 min
ACEP FrontlineDr. Kathryn Hawk from Yale Medicine on Opioid Overdoses in the EDIn this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Kathryn Hawk joins us once again to talk about the management and approach to opioid overdoses in the emergency department. She is one of our "opioid specialists" and always brings great information on the opioid epidemic and the management of addiction and overdoses in emergency medicine.
2019-10-2219 min
ACEP FrontlineEMS Updates and Trends from the 2019 Emerald Coast ConferenceIn this episode of ACEP Frontline, we talk to a couple of EMS leaders about the current course and trends in EMS and how the traditional "walls" between emergency medicine and EMS are coming down.
2019-10-1638 min
ACEP FrontlineDavid Wang, MD - Palliative CareToday on ACEP Frontline Dr Ryan Stanton talks with his guest Dr. David Wang about Palliative Care and how to have difficult conversations with patients and their loved ones.
For more resources, please visit ACEP's Palliative Care page: https://www.acep.org/by-medical-focus/palliative-medicine/
2019-09-2325 min
ACEP FrontlineJames Neuenschwander, II, MD, FACEP - Pacemaker InterrogationToday on ACEP Frontline we’re talking interrogations. In a community hospital setting, it can be tough to get a pacemaker or ICD interrogated in a timely fashion after hours or on the weekends. Dr. Neuenschwander is doing some great research looking into the ED providers doing their own interrogations in a fraction of the time it would take to get a rep in. According to him, it’s all about improving patient care as well as the specialty of Emergency Medicine.
2019-09-1627 min
ACEP FrontlineDaniel Moore, MD - Efficiency and ED FlowToday’s ACEP Frontline was recorded at the Emerald Coast Conference in Destin Florida earlier this spring. Dr. Ryan Stanton talked with Dr. Daniel Moore about capacity and throughput in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Moore took data from his department and came up with solutions tailored for their needs and has solved their front-end patient wait times and created capacity for transfers.
2019-09-0928 min
ACEP FrontlineDr. Andrea Brault- Billing And Networks- ECC19In this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton interviews Dr. Andrea Brault, a national leader in physician billing, reimbursement, and legislation, about some of the things we can do to reflect the care provided AND where we are going in the future.
2019-09-0330 min
ACEP FrontlineJoseph Piktel, MD, FACEP – Research Forum Highlights (ACEP18)Today we talk to Dr. Joe Piktel about Primetime Practice Changers at the ACEP18 Research Forum. On the docket: research and its place in social media, medication assisted therapy for OUD in the ED, the chest pain patient, sepsis and more. What’s the evidence and where’s the research? We’re talking about it, on ACEP Frontline!
2019-08-2621 min
ACEP FrontlineACEP Frontline- OOB Crisis In EM- Laura WoosterEmergency medicine is under attack from insurance and other industries interested in boosting profits and undercutting the safety net of the US healthcare system. Without intervention, this could seriously threaten access for millions of Americans and destroy the emergency system that has been built over the past 50+ years. In this episode, we talk about the situation, facts, and where to go from here.
2019-08-1537 min
ACEP FrontlineEmily Rose, MD, FACEP – Dangerous and Deadly RashesToday on ACEP Frontline we talk with Dr. Emily Rose about rashes. With more parents choosing not to vaccinate, you’re more likely to see some rashes that you thought were a thing of the past. We’ll discuss a few pearls for making the correct diagnosis for more common presentations and also how to identify deadly rashes that just might have you fooled.
2019-08-1232 min
ACEP FrontlineChristina L Shenvi, MD, PhD, FACEP – ADEPT Tool for Geriatrics (ACEP18)This episode of ACEP Frontline takes us back to ACEP18 when we talked to Dr. Christina Shenvi about the geriatric patient and how the ADEPT tool can help with the management of delirium or agitation in the elderly patient.
You can access the online tool by visiting: www.Acep.org/ADEPT
This bedside tool is available in our emPOC app. Available exclusively to ACEP Members at Google Play or the Apple App Store.
2019-08-0510 min
ACEP FrontlineCedric Dark, MD, MPH - Medicare For All (LAC19)On this episode of ACEP Frontline we head back to LAC19 and talk about health care coverage. Dr. Ryan Stanton and Dr. Cedric Dark dig into what Medicare for All might look like and what it would take to fund it.
2019-07-2229 min
ACEP FrontlineMichael Bublewicz, MD, MBA - Mask-free NIV for the Emergency DepartmentToday on ACEP Frontline Dr. Ryan Stanton and his guest Dr. Michael Bublewicz discuss mask-free NIV – a growing technology for the ED patient in respiratory distress.
2019-07-1528 min
ACEP FrontlineACEP Frontline- Kaide- Hemophilia Management- ACEP18Dr. Kaide returns to the Frontline to talk about the management of hemophilia in the emergency department.
2019-07-0925 min
ACEP FrontlineACEP Frontline- Is There A Doctor On Board- Dr. Matthew DelaneyDr. Delaney discusses emergencies in commercial aviation and what emergency physicians can do at 35k feet. Recorded at ACEP18.
2019-07-0220 min
ACEP FrontlineCaroline Freiermuth, MD - Treating Sickle Cell Disease in the EDToday on ACEP Frontline, host Dr. Ryan Stanton and his guest Dr. Caroline Freiermuth discuss treating the Sickle Cell patient when they present to the ED. June 19 was Sickle Cell awareness day, so it’s the perfect time to refresh your understanding of this rare but significant disease and get some pearls for the management of the patient.
For more information about improving EM care for the Sickle Cell Disease, please visit http://www.acep.org/by-medical-focus/hematology/sickle-cell/
2019-06-2434 min
ACEP FrontlineErik Blutinger, MD and Scott Pasichow, MD - EMRA Resident TransitionIn today’s episode of "ACEP Frontline", Dr. Ryan Stanton talks with EMRA members Dr. Erik Blutinger and Dr. Scott Pasichow about starting a career in Emergency Medicine. Whether you are graduating med school and going into residency, moving from residency to attending or to a fellowship, even going from attending back into fellowship, transition can be unnerving. How does one actually prepare for the life in Emergency Medicine? Dr. Blutinger and Dr. Pasichow share their insights.
2019-06-1840 min
ACEP FrontlineHoward Mell, MD, MPH, CPE, FACEP – Merit Badge MedicineOn today’s ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton and his guest, Dr. Howie Mell, talk about merit badges. Is there value in the merit badge or is it a lack of respect for the specialty of EM?
2019-06-1140 min
ACEP FrontlineScott Pasichow, MD, MPH - Resident FinancesOn today’s “ACEP Frontline”, Dr. Ryan Stanton talks to Dr. Scott Pasichow about your finances as a resident transitioning to an attending. How do you go from spending massive amounts of money on education, to making a little in residency and now looking at the salary of an attending physician? What about insurance? When do you start planning for retirement? Find out on this episode!
2019-06-0328 min
ACEP FrontlineOlen Netteburg, MD, FACEP - EM Mission In ChadOn today’s ACEP Frontline, Dr. Stanton had a chance to talk to Dr. Olen Netteburg about his life as an EM physician in Chad. Dr. Netteburg was trained in the US, and then he and his wife, who is also a physician, went to Chad to care for those in need. We guarantee you’ll be inspired by this conversation about global medicine and how we all make a difference.
www.Missionarydoctors.blogspot.com
2019-05-2732 min
ACEP FrontlineSam Quinones - DreamlandToday, on "ACEP Frontline", it's the episode you've been waiting for! Award winning journalist and author, Sam Quinones, talks with Dr. Ryan Stanton about his revolutionary book, "Dreamland". You absolutely cannot miss this narrative about how the opioid epidemic unfolded and where we are headed as a country in crisis.
http://www.samquinones.com/books/dreamland/
2019-05-2038 min
ACEP FrontlineRyan Stanton, MD, FACEP - Opioid Update, State of the UnionIn this last podcast in the TN-CEP series, Dr. Ryan Stanton gives an update on the opioid crisis. What progress has been made? Is there light at the end of the tunnel? What work still needs to be done? Dr. Stanton shares data, legislative efforts and insights about the opioid crisis in this special edition of ACEP Frontline.
2019-05-1447 min
ACEP FrontlineBenjamin Smith, MD, FACEP – The Future of PoCUSOn the episode of "ACEP Frontline", Dr. Ryan Stanton and Dr. Ben Smith discuss Point of Care Ultrasound (PoCUS). Portable hand held ultrasound devices have become very affordable, but as with any diagnostic tool, you still need practice to be proficient. This episode was recorded at the TN ACEP annual meeting.
2019-05-0627 min
ACEP FrontlineDarria Long Gillespie, MD, FACEP – Mom HacksOn this episode of “ACEP Frontline”, Dr. Ryan Stanton talks to Dr. Darria Long Gillespie about her best-selling book, “Mom Hacks”. You knock it out of the park as an Emergency Physician, so how come you just don’t feel like you have it all together at home? Spoiler alert, you don’t need to be a mom to appreciate the hacks and insights in this episode!
You can find the book here: https://drdarria.com/momhacks/
Twitter: @drdarria
2019-04-1625 min
ACEP FrontlineMichael Gerardi, MD, FACEP - Single PayerOn this episode of "ACEP Frontline", Dr. Ryan Stanton talks with Dr. Michael Gerardi about paying for healthcare. Is America ready for Single Payer? The ACA was a step in the right direction, but premiums and deductibles are still quite significant for many. Listen in as Dr. Stanton and Dr. Gerardi dig in to the details about Single Payer coverage.
2019-04-0941 min
ACEP FrontlineJohn Rogers, MD, FACEP - Death by MetricsToday on ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton and Dr. John Rogers talk metrics. The goal of measures should be to help to inform and make better decisions about patient care but all too often the measures become the goal.
2019-04-0126 min
ACEP FrontlineGerad Troutman, MD, FACEP – EMS DiversionIn this week’s ACEP Frontline Dr. Ryan Stanton and his guest Dr. Gerad Troutman discuss EMS Diversion. With more cities moving toward eliminating diversion, how is patient care impacted and what does that mean for the ED as far as boarding and crowding are concerned?
2019-03-0424 min
ACEP FrontlineUpendo N. George, MD – Emergency Medicine in AfricaIn today’s "ACEP Frontline", host, Dr. Ryan Stanton talks with Dr. Upendo George, an Emergency Physician from, Tanzania. Dr. George shares her experiences about the relatively young specialty of Emergency Medicine in her country. Listen in to hear how the practice of Emergency Medicine has made a dramatic difference in patient outcomes in Tanzania.
Dr. George on Twitter: @ulovegeorge
2019-02-2516 min
ACEP FrontlineColin Kaide, MD, FACEP - Treating Hemophilia A in the ED, Challenges and OpportunitiesIn this episode of ACEP Frontline, host Dr. Ryan Stanton and his guest Dr. Colin Kaide discuss the difficulties of identifying and initiating care for the patient presenting with hemophilia A. They uncover challenges and offer insights for this rare but serious disorder.
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2019-02-1824 min
ACEP FrontlineACEP Frontline: Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA)In today’s ACEP Frontline, host Dr. Ryan Stanton and his guests, Dr. Ula Hwang, Dr. Michael Malone Dr. and Kevin Biese wrap up a three-part series on the Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) program. They discuss how to help your ED become more geriatric focused, and about GEDA accreditation levels available. With an estimated 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day, this patient population continues to grow. The older patient not only has specific medical needs, but he/she may also have complex social challenges that effect care options. Listen in as the group discusses ACEP’s GEDA program and why it's...
2019-02-0440 min
ACEP FrontlineRachel Garvin, MD – The Crashing AirwayOn today’s “ACEP Frontline”, host Dr. Ryan Stanton and his guest Dr. Rachel Garvin talk about airway management in the crashing or critically ill patient. Your best chance to have the process go smoothly, is to ensure you have a plan and you should start developing that plan as soon as the patient comes in. Listen in as Dr. Garvin shares pearls and pitfalls for the management of these patients as well as patients who don’t need intubation but may need airway support for other reasons.
2019-01-2821 min
ACEP FrontlineAlisa Niksch, MD – Biomagnetic Cardiac ScreeningOn today’s ACEP Frontline, host Dr. Ryan Stanton his guest Dr. Alisa Niksch talk about Magnetocardiography (MCG). Not familiar with MCG? No worries, Dr. Niksch explains it all – so let’s dig in to this week’s episode to see if this technology can help risk stratify your cardiac patient.
This episode was recorded live at ACEP18.
2019-01-2231 min
ACEP FrontlinePatricia Kavanagh, MD – Sickle Cell Disease and the Pediatric PatientOn Today’s “ACEP Frontline”, host Dr. Ryan Stanton and his guest, Dr. Patricia Kavanagh, discuss caring for the pediatric patient with Sickle Cell Disease. While some areas of the country see more presentations of Sickle Cell Disease than others, it’s important to be prepared for this patient.
Dr Kavanagh is the Chair-elect of the Emergency Department Sickle Cell Care Coalition (EDSC30). For more information about EDSC3 please visit: https://www.acep.org/by-medical-focus/hematology/sickle-cell/#sm.001j4azu7y3sd9x114c2gc9fkixso
2019-01-1537 min
ACEP FrontlineAndrea Brault, MD, FACEP – Insurance Gaps and Payment GamesOn today’s ACEP Frontline we’re talking about payments and who’s responsible. Host Dr. Ryan Stanton and his guest Dr. Andrea Brault discuss “The Prudent Layperson Standard” and how payers are trying to change the game. More and more the patient is left to determine if they are having a medical emergency. Patients are afraid they’ll be left with the bill when the insurance company threatens to deny claims and some of these patients are suffering harm and dire outcomes because they don’t go to the ED. What can be done? Listen in to find out!
2019-01-0725 min
ACEP FrontlineRyan Stanton, MD, FACEP - Evolution of EM Education (SEC ACEP 2018)As part of the celebration of ACEP’s 50th anniversary, host Dr. Ryan Stanton gave this talk at the SEC ACEP 2018 conference in June 2018. Listen in as Dr. Stanton shares his views on where we have been and where we are going in Emergency Medicine education.
Slides: http://media.mycrowdwisdom.com.s3.amazonaws.com/acep/ACEP%20Frontline/SEC18-%20Medical%20Education-%20Oh%20How%20Things%20Have%20Changed.pdf
2018-12-3131 min
ACEP FrontlineRyan Stanton, MD, FACEP - Opioid State Of The Union (SEC ACEP 2018)On today’s ACEP Frontline, host Dr. Ryan Stanton shares a lecture from the SEC ACEP 2018 conference in Destin, Florida. This lecture was recorded in June 2018, so some numbers may have changed. The take home message is that while some improvements have been made in the opioid epidemic, there is a long way to go. Dr. Stanton discusses current legislation, prescribing practices and OUD epidemic numbers in this special edition of ACEP Frontline.
Slides: http://media.mycrowdwisdom.com.s3.amazonaws.com/acep/ACEP%20Frontline/SEC18-%20Opioids-%20legislation%2C%20lawsuits%2C%20and%20lexington.pdf
2018-12-2434 min
ACEP FrontlineRyan Stanton, MD, FACEP: Myth BustingACEP Frontline goes rogue! This week, host Dr. Ryan Stanton takes a break from interviewing guests and shares a talk he gave at the ACEP 2018 SEC Educational Conference. This episode is all about “Myth Busting”! Dr. Stanton takes the Top Ten list of myths as recommended from EM Docs, and busts them. Find out what “medical absolutes” you learned long ago, that are absolutely wrong.
2018-12-1736 min
ACEP FrontlinePaul Kivela, MD, MBA, FACEP – Advancing Unity in Emergency MedicineWith increasing corporatization of Emergency Medicine, how do we get back to a place of support and empowerment of the Emergency Physician? On this episode of ACEP Frontline, host Dr. Ryan Stanton and ACEP’s Immediate Past President, Dr. Paul Keivela, discuss divisions within the specialty of EM and how to come together and present a unified front. How has social media effected the discussion? Find out on today’s Frontline.
2018-11-1228 min
ACEP FrontlineSeth Trueger, MD, MPH, FACEP – EM Social MediaACEP Frontline host, Dr. Ryan Stanton talks with EM Social Media guru, Dr. Seth Trueger about how social media impacts emergency medicine information. FOAMed? Fake News? How do you decide and what do you do with the information? Tune in and listen to the conversation.
2018-10-2228 min
ACEP FrontlineBrian Levine, MD, FACEP - EMRA's New Antibiotic GuideACEP18 has just started and we already have experts “On the Air”! Today, ACEP Frontline host Dr. Ryan Stanton and his guest Dr. Brian Levine discuss antibiotic stewardship. EMRA has just released a new antibiotic guide and it has everything you need to know! This is one conversation you don't want to miss!
2018-10-0127 min
ACEP FrontlineNeal E. Flomenbaum, MD, FACEP – Moving EM Out of the EDOn today’s ACEP Frontline, host Dr. Ryan Stanton and his guest Dr. Neal Flomenbaum talk about moving Emergency Medicine out of the ED. Dr. Flomenbaum shares his views about the shift from Emergency Medicine being all inpatient based treatment to starting patient care closer to where the emergency is occurring in some cases. This can mean Urgent Care Centers, Free-Standing Emergency Departments, Telemedicine, Community Based Para-medicine, Event Medicine and more. Listen in as Dr. Stanton and Dr. Flomenbaun discuss pushing care closer to the patient when time and treatment considerations require it.
2018-09-1823 min
ACEP FrontlineMark S. Rosenberg, DO, MBA, FACEP – End-of-life Care in the Emergency DepartmentToday on ACEP Frontline, host Dr. Ryan Stanton talks to Dr. Mark Rosenberg about the patient’s end-of-life care. When asked “how do you want to die”, most relatively healthy people will say, “in my sleep” or “I just want to drop dead”, but the reality is, 6.4% of population in North American will die from a sudden death episode. Statistically the rest of the population will die from a cancer trajectory, organ failure trajectory, or dementia. Each of these areas can benefit from palliative care. Studies show that people live longer and had better quality of life when provided with palliative car...
2018-09-0330 min
ACEP FrontlineAnna McFarlin, MD - Pediatric Head Injury and FeverToday, Dr. Ryan Stanton talks with Dr. Anna McFarlin about pediatric head injury and pediatric fever. They discuss tools use to assess suspected concussion and the parameters for recovery and a follow-up, including return to play options for the younger athlete.
Also, in this episode, learn about pediatric fever. What are the guidelines for the under three-months old vs. over three-months old? What is the magic number for fever? Find out on this episode of ACEP Frontline.
Additional resources:
Pediatric Head Injury Guidelines: https://www.acep.org/globalassets/uploads/uploaded-files/acep/advocacy/federal-issues/equal/pediatric-head-injury-2plus-pathway-ema-april-2016.pdf
ACEP Clinical Policy...
2018-08-2730 min
ACEP FrontlineEric Ketcham, MD and Kathryn Hawk, MD – MAT 3-RuleOn today’s ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton discusses the MAT 3-Rule for prescribing buprenorphine for the opioid use disorder patient. Recorded live at LAC18, ACEP experts Dr. Eric Ketcham and Dr. Kathryn Hawk talk about how helping the patient with opioid withdrawal symptoms, they are more likely to continue on a path to help and recovery. Listen in to this critical discussion to learn what you need to know about care for this growing population.
Resource: COWS Score https://www.mdcalc.com/cows-score-opiate-withdrawal
Survey Results: http://media.mycrowdwisdom.com.s3.amazonaws.com/acep/ACEP%20Frontline/%28STR-TA%29%20EMPRN%20-%20Buprenorphine%2C...
2018-08-2125 min
ACEP FrontlineJames Dahle, MD, FACEP – White Coat InvestorWhat’s the difference between wealth and income? Find out on this episode of ACEP Frontline. Dr. Ryan Stanton takes todays topic out of the ED and discusses physician finances with White Coat Investor, Dr. Jim Dahle. Find out the top three things residents and attending physicians can do to help build wealth. Also, learn how to avoid some of the biggest mistakes that many physicians make with their money. This is one episode you literally can’t afford to miss!
For more information about The White Coat Investor, visit: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/
2018-08-1535 min
ACEP FrontlineEric Ketcham, MD and Kathryn Hawk, MD - Medication Assisted Treatment EMPRN Survey ResultsOn today’s ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton discusses Medication Assisted Treatment for patients with opioid use disorder. Recorded live at LAC18, ACEP experts Dr. Eric Ketcham and Dr. Kathryn Hawk share the results of a survey from the Emergency Medicine Practice Research Network (EMPRN) about current practices for patients with an addiction disorder.
Survey Results: http://media.mycrowdwisdom.com.s3.amazonaws.com/acep/ACEP%20Frontline/%28Indivior%29%20EMPRN%20-%20Buprenorphine%2C%203-day%20rule-Waiver%20training%2C%20and%20OUD%20survey.pdf
Funding for this podcast was made possible (in part) by an unrestricted educational grant from Indivior Inc.
For more information about EM...
2018-08-0635 min
ACEP FrontlineDr. Sandy Schneider, Dr. Mark Rosenberg, and Dr. Kevin Biese - Why GEDA? Why ACEP?Dr. Ryan Stanton talks with Dr. Sandy Schneider, Dr. Mark Rosenberg, and Dr. Kevin Biese on this edition of “ACEP Frontline”. The group discusses “Why GEDA? Why ACEP, and why is a geriatric ED important?” This podcast covers the evolution of care for older adults, how four EM organizations came together to spearhead and document standards of care to the point of achieving the ACEP accreditation program. Hear about the journey, the patient benefit, and stakeholder value.
Check out the webpage for more information on GEDA: https://www.acep.org/by-medical-focus/geriatrics/
2018-07-3037 min
ACEP FrontlineKevin Biese, MD MAT, FACEP - ACEP GEDA ProgramOn this edition of "ACEP Frontline", Dr. Kevin Biese talks with Dr. Ryan Stanton, on "Why Geriatrics and Emergency Medicine?" This podcast addresses the broader needs of seniors in the ED and what is being done today to improve value-based care.
Click the following link for more information on GEDA: https://www.acep.org/by-medical-focus/geriatrics/
2018-07-2324 min
ACEP FrontlineDavid E Wilcox, MD, FACEP – The Evolution of ACEP’s Leadership and Advocacy ConferenceOn today’s ACEP Frontline, host Dr. Ryan Stanton talks to Dr. David Wilcox about LAC18. ACEP started hosting a Leadership Conference in the Dallas area, years ago. In 1987, they determined that there also needed to be political advocacy for the patient and started the Advocacy Conference in, Washington, DC. There were only a handful of participants at the first Advocacy Conference. Now, in the combined Leadership and Advocacy Conference (LAC) there are 500-600 attendees. Hear what the conference is about and why it’s so valuable to ACEP members and the patients you care for.
Get Involved: https://www.acep...
2018-07-1725 min
ACEP FrontlineJim Augustine, MD, FACEP - Drug ShortagesACEP Frontline host Dr. Ryan Stanton talks to Dr. Jim Augustine about drug shortages in the US. Why is this unprecedented issue happening and what can you do when the drug you need for your patient isn’t on the shelf?
2018-05-2943 min
ACEP FrontlineKathy N Shaw, MD, MSCE, FACEP – Errors in Pediatric Emergency MedicineOn this episode of ACEP Frontline, host Dr. Ryan Stanton talks to Dr. Kathy Shaw about making diagnostic Errors in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. All providers make errors, but they can have a greater impact on the pediatric patient. Listen in to find out how to reduce the chance of error.
2018-04-2323 min
ACEP FrontlineChristopher S Amato, MD, FACEP - Pediatric OrthopedicsACEP Frontline host, Dr. Ryan Stanton continues his series recorded at the Advanced Pediatric Emergency Medicine Assembly in Orlando, Florida. Today Dr. Stanton discusses pediatric orthopedics with Dr. Chris Amato. Find out what they have to say about breaks, growth plates and imaging for the pediatric patient.
2018-04-0928 min
ACEP FrontlineJames (Jim) Homme, MD, FACEP – Bloody PooToday, ACEP Frontline host Dr. Ryan Stanton continues his pediatric series recorded at ACEP’s Advanced Pediatric Emergency Medicine Assembly in Orlando, Florida. Dr. James (Jim) Homme talks about “The Red Number Two”. What do you do when your young pediatric patient presents with blood in the stool?
2018-04-0336 min
ACEP FrontlineJames (Jim) Homme, MD, FACEP - Ketamine and Pediatric PainACEP Frontline’s host Dr. Ryan Stanton talks kids in pain with Dr. Jim Homme. Listen is as they discuss Ketamine as an analgesic in pediatric emergency medicine.
2018-03-2721 min
ACEP FrontlineMichael Gerardi, MD, FACEP - Decreasing Malpractice RiskACEP Frontline host Dr. Ryan Stanton talks to Dr. Michael Gerardi about reducing the risk of being sued as an advanced practice provider.
2018-03-2022 min
ACEP FrontlineJohn Greenwood, MD - Press the IssueACEP Frontline host Dr. Ryan Stanton talks with Dr. John Greenwood about the development of the small but mighty EMRA Pressor Decks.
2018-03-1322 min
ACEP FrontlineChristopher Baugh, MD, MBA, FACEP - Atrial FibrillationACEP Frontline’s host Dr. Ryan Stanton is talks to Dr. Chris Baugh about his work on an atrial fibrillation panel and the tools they are working on to help you manage these patients.
2018-02-2723 min
ACEP FrontlineAndy Little, DO, Tanner Gronowski, DO, and Drew Kalnow, DO EMT-P: EM Over Easy.Today ACEP Frontline host, Dr. Ryan Stanton, talks with Andy Little, DO, Tanner Gronowski, DO, and Drew Kalnow, DO EMT-P from EM Over Easy.
2018-01-3019 min
ACEP FrontlineRita Manfredi, MD: WellnessACEP Frontline host Dr. Ryan Stanton talks about emergency physician wellness with Dr. Rita Manfredi.
2018-01-1912 min
ACEP FrontlineLocum TenensLocums...a growing interest in emergency medicine and an opportunity to add a little more variety to your practice. ACEP Frontline talks with two locums physicians on the life in this type of practice.
2017-12-0426 min