EM LOGIC Podcast
1) Episode #43: Radiologist Errors
In Episode #43 of EM Logic, Dr. Pregerson reviews common radiology errors in the ED, from missed fractures to subtle tumors, and breaks down why communication and clinical context matter. He also shar...Show More
2) Episode #42: Resuscitation
In Episode #42 of EM Logic, Dr. Pregerson highlights new research on occult ventricular fibrillation seen only on bedside echo and reviews the DOSE VF trial showing improved survival with dual sequent...Show More
3) Episode #41: Aftercare Revisited
Don't be blamed for providing inadequate aftercare instructions. Minimize the chances that your discharged patient doesn't return. In Episode #41, Dr. Pregerson covers the pearls and pitfalls of after...Show More
4) EM Logic Episode #40: Testicular Torsion Logic
In Episode #40 of EM Logic, Dr. Pregerson reviews the diagnosis and management of testicular torsion, emphasizing its peak presentation in 13- to 14-year-olds. Epididymitis is the diagnosis on the cha...Show More
5) EM Logic Episode #39: ACS ECG Logic
In Episode #39 of EM Logic, Dr. Pregerson discusses occlusion MIs (OMI) that are missed by STEMI criteria. One-fourth to one-third of NSTEMIs are actually missed acute coronary occlusions, which would...Show More
6) EM Logic Episode #38: Resuscitation Before Intubation Logic
In Episode #38 of EM Logic, Dr. Pregerson reviews what you can do before intubation in order to prevent triggering a subsequent cardiac arrest. Read more details here in the Show Notes.
7) EM Logic Episode #37: Hyperacute T-Wave Logic
In Episode #37 of EM Logic, Dr. Pregerson discusses a paper by Dr. Stephen W. Smith on hyperacute T-waves. STEMI misses 30% to 40% of acute coronary occlusions that would benefit from emergent revascu...Show More
8) March 2025 Episode #36: SVT Logic
In Episode #36 of EM Logic, Dr. Pregerson reviews the literature and finds on the role of troponin testing in patients with supraventricular tachycardia. SVT conversion and the reasons why diltiazem i...Show More
9) January 2025: Vital Signs Logic
Dr. Pregerson says vital signs are not just normal or abnormal but a continuum. The closer to abnormal they are, the more concerning they should be, of course, but there’s still more to learn in this ...Show More
10) December 2024: Diagnostic Momentum Logic
As the literature says, you can’t diagnose cyclic vomiting syndrome until you rule out Dietl’s crisis. Dr. Pregerson discusses recurrent abdominal pain, which is often diagnosed as CVS, IBS, or abdo...Show More