The SimKit Podcast
1) Just Do What I Do: Teaching Procedures to Medical Professionals
In the fast-paced environment of medical practice, teaching procedures is a crucial skill that extends beyond simple knowledge transfer. In this podcast we delve into the intricacies of educating medi...Show More
2) Hip Tricks: Battle of the Blocks
Today's post focuses on a significant study comparing peri capsular nerve group (PENG) block and fascia iliac block for managing acute pain in hip fracture patients. Conducted by D Pietro et al., this...Show More
3) Under the Skin: A Necrotizing Fasciitis Story
In our latest episode of the SimKit podcast, we dive into a riveting discussion with physician assistant (PA) extraordinaire, Shawn Stepp, to delve into a complicated case of necrotizing fasciitis. Th...Show More
4) Mastering Intubations: Learning Curves and the Quest for Competency
Understanding the learning curves in medical procedures is crucial, especially when it comes to such a critical skill as intubation. In this post, we delve into an Annals study of learning curves in i...Show More
5) Drug Overdose Deaths: Are we winning or losing less badly?
Addressing substance use disorder (SUD) remains a pressing issue, not just for healthcare providers but society as a whole. A recent article published in JAMA Network Open, titled "The Decline in Drug...Show More
6) Critical Access and Critical Decisions: Rural Hematemesis
Emergency Medicine requires a preparedness for the worst case scenarios, the most critically ill patients, the most complex care, and the most rare procedures that could potentially save a life. That ...Show More
7) Get Out On Time!: Patient Care & Charting Efficiency
In this podcast we review structures for efficient charting and patient care, leading to improved flow and less end-of-shift catch up work. To view the video form of this podcast, check it out on our ...Show More
8) A Case of Dental Pain and Altered Mental Status
This episode features the presentation of a complex case involving a patient with altered mental status, facial swelling, and dental pain. The discussion highlights key elements of diagnostic reasonin...Show More
9) A Case of Facial Swelling
In this episode, we dive into the case of a patient who presents with facial swelling—a common complaint with a wide differential. We walk through the clinical reasoning process, exploring key questio...Show More
10) Leading with the Headline: Serious Illness Conversations in the ED
In this episode, we discuss a procedure so impactful that it can influence the direction of care and the patient’s subsequent hospital course. This procedure is the act of having a serious illness con...Show More