Art of Emergency Medicine

In this episode, we look at an SAQ on Immunological Emergency. The case involves a differentiation of the septic vs other post transplant complications and how to go about your assessment and manageme...

In this episode, we look at an SAQ on Vision Loss which includes a discussion on Painless vs Painful Vision Loss along with interpretation of a fundoscopic image and management. We also talk about Ult...

In this episode, we look at Trauma in the Rural setting which makes it an important modifier in the ACEM fellowship exams. We talk about the initial resuscitation, preparation and actions. We then inc...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into an SAQ on Cardiac Arrest in Pregnancy. This is an important area of study for the Fellowship Written SAQ where the modifiers for bread and butter Resuscitatio...

In this banger of an episode, we take a deep dive into an SAQ on Methadone. This is an emerging public health area for emergency medicine trainees to build strong, exam-ready knowledge. In this episod...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into an SAQ on Drowning / Submersion Injury. This is something with specific Australian context, implications and data. Check out the cast notes and SAQ at https:/...

Welcome to our first podcast of 2025 on Dysbarism focussing on Decompression Illness. We wanted to cover this important summer topic with a deep dive on Physics and pathophysiology which will make it ...

This final episode of 2024, we go into Xmas and New Year with a bang and discuss an important clinical presentation with a unique pathophysiology. Treating the presenting features with the usual proto...

In this episode, we cover a common ailment but with a paediatric qualifier - iron deficiency anaemia in a child. We discuss what the red flags are for a child needing admission for anaemia (not what y...

A highly relevant cast on a potential exam SAQ very relevant to the ED Physician. How do you feel about such a patient? What are the distinguishing features from this compared to epileptic seizures? H...

Today's cast is a short and sweet discussion on an exam question regarding Orbital compartment syndrome that was written by our podcast host. This is a recurrently examined topic in both written and o...

Here we discuss the administration and logistical challenges faced by a Rural Emergency department in a question and answer table format for the same clinical scenario as Cast 24 - Haematological Mali...

We discuss a question here on a patient presenting with a Haematological Malignancy delving into the differentials and their aetiologies (more possible questions and answers revealed in the SAQ docume...

In this episode, Kishan and I are back with a bang - a lot has happened over the last 12 months. We discuss an SAQ on a special situation / complex case of Postpartum Psychosis. This is designed to ha...

We discuss a potential question here on Cord Syndromes delving into the different types of syndromes and their aetiologies (more possible answers revealed in the SAQ document), clinical features and p...

Here we discuss a Dermatology SAQ with a difference. Starting with an image description and differential diagnoses, we enter into DRESS (Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms). How wou...

In part 2 of our discussion with FACEM Dr. Jonathan Henry and his experience in a resource limited setting in Vanuatu, we cover ways one can advocate for patients both clinically as well as health pro...

In Part 1 of this 2 part episode, we have another special guest Dr. Jonathan Henry FACEM who provides a fascinating discussion on global emergency care and resource limited settings using his experien...

In this special episode, Cardiologist Dr. Manuja Premaratne joins us to answer many burning questions in cardiac chest pain risk stratification. As the Head of Cardiac Imaging at Peninsula Health, he ...

A very extensive in-depth cast on a Stroke SAQ - the initial 5 part SAQ coming upto 23 marks with several alternative questions. We cover a combination of imaging, latest treatment philosophies and co...

In this cast, we cover an exam question on conditions relating to the Paediatric Bowel where we consider how to answer on differentials, imaging and management. The accompanying SAQ on www.artofemerge...

A classic SAQ for the ACEM Fellowship Written Exam - something that needs to be understood and answered at a high level. We discuss also a case of diagnostic bias relating to a dissection which makes ...

In this cast, we have an all encompassing SAQ on Anorexia Nervosa. We discuss atleast 11 possible SAQ questions one could ask a candidate in this area covering definitions, admission criteria and mana...

In this cast, we delve into the world of the Admin SAQ - specifically 'Sentinel Events'. Would you be able to answer an SAQ on this topic right now? What are the various definitions and categories of ...

This time we venture into the world of toxicology with an agent that is usually dear to our heart - caffeine. The nectar of emergency medicine is everywhere and can be hidden in a variety of products....

Here we discuss a broad SAQ on Preeclampsia and Eclampsia with emphasis on answering questions also relating to differential diagnoses and variants. The accompanying SAQ on the website is detailed wit...

We discuss intubation in the critically ill patient with special focus on as aspect that is usually lacking or ignored - the 'physiological airway'. We all know about the anatomic preparation with LEM...

In this episode, Kishan and Abrar cover some differentials and possible aetiologies of a patient presenting with Weakness. Specifically, here we discuss GBS, some typical and atypical features, specia...

This episode deals with a classic fellowship topic, the Paediatric Non-Accidental Injury (NAI). We delve deeper into what else can mimic NAI, what are the historical, physical exam and radiology featu...

This is a pearler of a case which will expose you to an aspect of toxic alcohol poisoning specifically for ethylene glycol, taking your understanding to the next level. We start off with the undiffere...

This condition is a staple of fellowship exams in all critical care specialties with Emergency Medicine right at the forefront. We have the awesome opportunity to be there right at the beginning of th...

Here we tackle the evolving SAQ type - you start with something that tests your 'basic approach' and then takes an abrupt turn for the worse and challenges you. We take the approach of an undifferenti...

Here we discuss a bread and butter staple for the ED Physician - Paracetamol OD. We discuss the various situations, controversies and management points that are essential in acing the fellowship exam....

This episode discusses a seldom used but invaluable procedure in the management of the burns patient. We discuss it in the SAQ / OSCE format. Kishan gives his valuable personal experience having perfo...

Discussion of the definition, ACEM position statement and management of Access Block in your hospital....

Welcome to this short introductory episode that lays down the framework for our brand new podcast - Art of Emergency Medicine....