Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast

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1. Episode 229: Iron Poisoning

   26 Oct 2026 · 12 min · Episode 229

   Iron overdose in the ED: five stages, elemental iron math, decontamination, and deferoxamine. Hosts: Brian Chastain, MD Brian Gilberti, MD…

2. Episode 228: Tickborne Illnesses

   19 Oct 2026 · Episode 228

   Tickborne illnesses in the ED: attachment time, the rash, the smear, prophylaxis, & treatment. Hosts: Samantha Nakos, MD Brian Gilberti, MD…

3. Episode 227: Diarrhea

   24 Sep 2026 · 15 min · Episode 227

   Acute diarrhea in the ED: stool testing, treatment, and a spotlight on Cyclospora. Hosts: Neya Vishwanath, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Diarrhea.mp3 Download…

4. Episode 226: Superwarfarin Toxicity

   11 Aug 2026 · 14 min · Episode 226

   Superwarfarin toxicity: recognition, reversal, and prolonged vitamin K therapy. Hosts: Mac Josh Reandelar, DO Avir Mitra, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Superwarfarin_Toxicity.mp3…

5. Episode 225: Group A Strep

   14 Jul 2026 · Episode 225

   Group A strep in the pediatric ED: from strep throat to invasive disease and toxic shock. Host: Ellen Duncan, MD, PhD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Group_A_Strep.mp3…

6. Episode 224: Kidney Stones

   8 Jun 2026 · Episode 224

   A guide to diagnosing, imaging, and managing acute renal colic and nephrolithiasis in the ED. Hosts: Brian Gilberti, MD Avir Mitra, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Nephrolithiasis.mp3…

7. Episode 223: Thyroid Storm

   15 May 2026 · 9:16 · Episode 223

   Diagnosis, workup, and the four-step treatment protocol for thyroid storm. Hosts: Annaliese Elam, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Thyroid_Storm.mp3 Download Leave a…

8. Episode 222: Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

   7 Apr 2026 · Episode 222

   We discuss this ominous complication of providing local anesthesia. Hosts: Elaine Jonas, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/LAST.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags:…

9. Episode 221: High-Output Heart Failure

   24 Mar 2026 · Episode 221

   We discuss the diagnosis and treatment of one of EM's paradoxes: High-Output Heart Failure. Hosts: Nicolas Gonzalez, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/HOHF.mp3…

10. Episode 220: Post-ROSC Care

    3 Mar 2026 · Episode 220

    We explore how to refine and optimize care in the vital minutes following ROSC. Hosts: Jonathan Elmer, MD, MS Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Post-ROSC_care.mp3…

11. Episode 219: Meningitis 2.0

    3 Feb 2026 · Episode 219

    We review diagnosing and managing bacterial meningitis in the ED. Hosts: Sarah Fetterolf, MD Avir Mitra, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Meningitis_2_0.mp3 Download Leave a Comment…

12. Episode 218: Sympathetic Crashing Acute Pulmonary Edema (SCAPE)

    17 Jan 2026 · 13 min · Episode 218

    We discuss the diagnosis and management of SCAPE in the ED. Hosts: Naz Sarpoulaki, MD, MPH Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/SCAPEv2.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags:…

13. Episode 217: Prehospital Blood Transfusion

    1 Jan 2026 · Episode 217

    We discuss the shift to prehospital blood to treat shock sooner. Hosts: Nichole Bosson, MD, MPH, FACEP Avir Mitra, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Prehospital_Transfusion.mp3 Download…

14. Episode 216: BRUE (Brief Resolved Unexplained Event)

    1 Dec 2025 · Episode 216

    We review BRUEs (Brief Resolved Unexplained Events). Hosts: Ellen Duncan, MD, PhD Noumi Chowdhury, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/BRUE.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Pediatrics…

15. Episode 215: Marburg Virus and Global EM

    1 Nov 2025 · Episode 215

    Lessons from Rwanda’s Marburg Virus Outbreak and Building Resilient Systems in Global EM. Hosts: Tsion Firew, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Marburg_Virus.mp3…

16. Episode 214: Acute Pulmonary Embolism

    2 Oct 2025 · Episode 214

    We review the diagnosis, risk stratification, & management of acute pulmonary embolism in the ED. Hosts: Vivian Chiu, MD Brian Gilberti, MD…

17. Episode 213: Pneumothorax

    1 Sep 2025

    We break down pneumothorax: risks, diagnosis, and management pearls. Hosts: Christopher Pham, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Pneumothorax.mp3 Download Leave a…

18. Episode 212: Angioedema

    2 Aug 2025 · Episode 212

    Angioedema – Recognition and Management in the ED Hosts: Maria Mulligan-Buckmiller, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Angioedema.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags:…

19. Episode 211: Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

    1 Jul 2025 · Episode 211

    Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) – Recognition and Management in the ED Hosts: Phoebe Draper, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/GPA.mp3 Download One Comment…

20. Episode 210: Capacity Assessment

    2 Jun 2025 · Episode 210

    We discuss capacity assessment, patient autonomy, safety, and documentation. Hosts: Anne Levine, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Capacity_Assessment.mp3 Download One…

21. Episode 209: Blast Crisis

    1 May 2025 · Episode 209

    We dive into the recognition and management of blast crisis. Hosts: Sadakat Chowdhury, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Blast_Crisis.mp3 Download 2 Comments Tags:…

22. Episode 208: Geriatric Emergency Medicine

    15 Apr 2025 · Episode 208

    We explore the expanding field of Geriatric Emergency Medicine. Hosts: Ula Hwang, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Geriatric_Emergency_Medicine.mp3 Download One…

23. Episode 207: Smoke Inhalation Injury

    2 Apr 2025 · Episode 207

    We discuss the injuries sustained from smoke inhalation. Hosts: Sarah Fetterolf, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Smoke_Inhalation.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags:…

24. Episode 206: Acute Back Pain

    3 Mar 2025 · Episode 206

    We discuss the evaluation of and treatment options for acute back pain. Hosts: Benjamin Friedman, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Acute_Back_Pain.mp3 Download Leave…

25. Episode 205: Family Presence during Resuscitation

    2 Feb 2025 · Episode 205

    We discuss the impact of family presence during resuscitations. Hosts: Ellen Duncan, MD, PhD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Family_Presence_During_Resuscitation.mp3…

26. Episode 204: Necrotizing Fasciitis

    1 Jan 2025 · 9:12 · Episode 204

    We discuss the recognition and treatment of necrotizing fasciitis. Hosts: Aurnee Rahman, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Necrotizing_Fasciitis.mp3 Download Leave a…

27. Episode 203: Acetaminophen Toxicity

    2 Dec 2024 · Episode 203

    We sit down with one of our toxicologists to discuss acetaminophen toxicity. Hosts: Marlis Gnirke, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Acetaminophen_Toxicity.mp3…

28. Episode 202: Sexually Transmitted Infections 2.0

    1 Nov 2024 · Episode 202

    We review Sexually Transmitted Infections and pertinent updates in diagnosis and management. Hosts: Avir Mitra, MD Brian Gilberti, MD…

29. Episode 201: Migraines

    1 Oct 2024 · Episode 201

    We discuss migraines with one of the authorities in the field. Hosts: Benjamin Friedman, MD of Montefiore Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Migraines.mp3 Download Leave a…

30. Episode 200: Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

    2 Sep 2024 · Episode 200

    We discuss a new class of medications, Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors, and their side effects. Hosts: Avir Mitra, MD Brian Gilberti, MD…

31. Episode 199: Ataxia in Children

    1 Aug 2024 · Episode 199

    We discuss a case of ataxia in children and how to approach the evaluation of these pts. Hosts: Ellen Duncan, MD, PhD Brian Gilberti, MD…

32. Episode 198: Hypernatremia

    1 Jul 2024 · Episode 198

    We discuss the approach to diagnosing and managing hypernatremia in the emergency department. Hosts: Abigail Olinde, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Hypernatremia.mp3…

33. Episode 197: Acute Agitation

    3 Jun 2024

    We discuss an approach to the acutely agitated patient and review medications commonly used. Hosts: Jonathan Kobles, MD Brian Gilberti, MD…

34. Episode 196: The Critically Ill Infant

    1 May 2024 · Episode 196

    We discuss an approach to the critically ill infant. Hosts: Ellen Duncan, MD, PhD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/The_Critically_Ill_Infant.mp3 Download Leave a Comment…

35. Episode 195: ARDS

    1 Apr 2024 · Episode 195

    We review Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Hosts: Sadakat Chowdhury, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/ARDS.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Critical Care,…

36. Episode 194: Nitrous Oxide Toxicity

    1 Mar 2024 · Episode 194

    We review Nitrous Oxide Toxicity: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment overview Hosts: Stefanie Biondi, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Nitrous_Oxide_Toxicity.mp3…

37. Episode 193: Threatened Abortion

    1 Feb 2024 · Episode 193

    We review threatened abortion and the complexities in its care. Hosts: Stacey Frisch, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Threatened_Abortion.mp3 Download One Comment…

38. Episode 192: Syncope in Children

    3 Jan 2024 · 10 min · Episode 192

    We review a general approach to syncope in children. Hosts: Brian Gilberti, MD Ellen Duncan, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Syncope_in_Children.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags:…

39. Episode 191: Rapid Atrial Fibrillation

    1 Dec 2023 · Episode 191

    We go over the treatment of rapid atrial fibrillation (afib with RVR). Hosts: Brian Gilberti, MD Jonathan Kobles, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Rapid_Atrial_Fibrillation.mp3 Download…

40. Episode 190: Electrical Storm

    1 Nov 2023 · Episode 190

    We discuss Electrical Storm (VT storm) and how to care for the very irritable heart. Hosts: Brian Gilberti, MD Reed Colling, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Electrical_Storm.mp3…

41. Episode 189: Hyperkalemia 2.0

    1 Oct 2023 · Episode 189

    We revisit the topic of Hyperkelamia to update our prior episode from 2015 (pre-Lokelma) Hosts: Brian Gilberti, MD Jonathan Kobles, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Hyperkalemia.mp3…

42. Episode 188: Vasopressors

    1 Sep 2023 · Episode 188

    We go over the essential and complex topic of vasopressors in the ED. Hosts: Brian Gilberti, MD Catherine Jamin, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Vasopressors.mp3 Download Leave a…

43. Episode 187: Septic Joint in Children

    1 Aug 2023 · 9:02 · Episode 187

    We discuss the diagnosis and management of septic arthritis in the pediatric population. Hosts: Brian Gilberti, MD Ellen Duncan, MD…

44. Podcast 186.0: Hypocalcemia

    29 Apr 2022 · 9:12

    A quick primer on hypocalcemia in the ED. Hosts: Joseph Offenbacher, MD Audrey Bree Tse, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/hypocalcemia.mp3 Download 4 Comments Tags: calcium, Critical…

45. Podcast 185.0: Anticoagulation Reversal

    11 Feb 2022 · 21 min · Episode 185

    How and when to reverse anticoagulation in the bleeding EM patient. Hosts: Joe Offenbacher, MD Audrey Bree Tse, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/AC_reversal.mp3 Download 3 Comments…

46. Episode 184.0 Ludwig’s Angina

    9 Dec 2021 · 9:18

    A primer on this airway/ ID/ ENT emergency. Hosts: Joe Offenbacher MD, A Bree Tse, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/ludwigs_2.mp3 Download 2 Comments Tags: Airway, ENT, Infectious…

47. Episode 183.0 Pneumothorax

    29 Oct 2021 · 13 min · Episode 183

    A quick overview of pneumothorax for the EM physician: the what, why, diagnosis, and treatment. Hosts: Joe Offenbacher, MD Audrey Tse, MD…

48. Episode 182.0 – Wellens

    1 Sep 2021 · 8:04

    An interesting back story on this must-not-miss EKG finding in the ED! Hosts: Joseph Offenbacher, MD Audrey Bree Tse, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/CoreEM_Wellens.mp3 Download One…

49. Episode 181.0: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

    4 Mar 2021 · 20 min · Episode 181

    We discuss EM presentation, diagnosis, and management of subarachnoid hemorrhage. Hosts: Mark Iscoe, MD Brian Gilberti, MD Bree Tse, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/SAH.mp3 Download…

50. Episode 180.0: Urine Tox Screens

    12 Jan 2021 · 20 min · Episode 180

    We discuss the (F)utility(?) of ED Utox screens with our very own Dr. Phil DiSalvo. Hosts: Bree Tse, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Urine_Drug_Screen_final.mp3…