Anton Helman
@emcases.bsky.social
Founder & host Emergency Medicine Cases Learning System and podcast. EM physician North York General Hospital. Professor University of Toronto. Proud supporter #FOAMed
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Facial trauma isn't about finding every fracture—it's about identifying the injuries that threaten airway, vision and long-term function. New EM Cases with Jeff Fialkov & @petrosoniak.bsky.social 🎧 emergencymedicinecases.com/facial-injur...
In case you missed it: Hip Emergencies Beyond the X-ray Learn practical pearls on occult fractures, pain control, delirium prevention, CT vs MRI, POCUS, atraumatic hip pain, hip dislocations, the Whistler technique & more w/ @arunsayal1 Matt DiStenfano emergencymedicinecases.com/hip-emergenc...
Substance use disorder is one of the most lethal & treatable illnesses we see in the ED, yet stigma still worsens outcomes In this podcast: • trauma-informed care • person-first language • pain management • peer navigators • systems change emergencymedicinecases.com/substance-us... #FOAMed
Ep 218 Substance Use Disorder in the ED – Stigma, Compassion and System Change
Emergency physicians pride themselves on recognizing and treating life-threatening illness under pressure. Yet one of the most lethal, common, and treatable conditions presenting to our EDs still ofte...
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Petro on vasopressors in trauma resuscitation in this EM Quick Hits video... emergencymedicinecases.com/video/em-qui... #FOAMed @petrosoniak.bsky.social
Pediatric agitation is one of the highest-risk ED scenarios—for patients and staff. This episode breaks down a safe, structured approach: Identify the cause, de-escalate early, and choose meds wisely. Listen here: emergencymedicinecases.com/pediatric-agit ation-assessment-and-management/ #FOAMed
In case you missed it: EM Cases Episode 212 on Management of the Febrile Infant 👶🌡️ A practical PECARN-based approach to risk stratify ≤60-day-olds, decide on LP, antibiotics, and safe disposition. Don’t miss this high-yield algorithm 👇 emergencymedicinecases.com/febrile-infa... #FOAMed
Introducing 2 new Quick Hits series: 🧠 EMC² – knowledge-building cases ⚡ Coaching the EM Mind w/ Dr. Sara Gray • Medetomidine withdrawal • EMS handover done right • Ditch PECARN C-spine rule? • Traumatic pneumo P2 @petrosoniak.bsky.social 🎧 emergencymedicinecases.com/em-quick-hit...
It takes an avg of 7-10 yrs to endometriosis Dx We can lower this by identifying acute complications, get pts on a path to recovery. Dive into EP214 recognizing/managing endometriosis flares/complication/risk stratification/pain Rx emergencymedicinecases.com/ep-214-recog... @CanSAGE_ECEP #FOAMed
Ep 214 Bridging the Gap in Endometriosis Care: Recognition, Risk Stratification, and ED-Initiated Management
We walk you through what Emergency Physicians need to know to recognize, risk stratify, and manage endometriosis safely and pragmatically. We answer question such as: When should endometriosis rise to...
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Status epilepticus=race against time. Speed dictates outcomes. EM Cases podcast with Dr. Sara Gray : clock-anchored, ED-practical approach to early benzos, escalation pitfalls, airway, anesthetic Rx, non-convulsive status + high-yield algorithm. 🔗 emergencymedicinecases.com/upate-manage... #FOAMed
Ep 213 Update in Management of Status Epilepticus
Convulsive status epilepticus is one of the most morbid neurologic emergencies we manage in the ED, and outcomes depend far more on speed than drug selection. Like ventricular fibrillation, each minut...
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If you manage febrile infants, this podcast will change your practice. PECARN Febrile Infant Prediction Tool w/ Nathan Kuppermann & Brett Burstein 100% NPV for bacterial meningitis in low-risk infants 🎧 emergencymedicinecases.com/pecarn-febrile-infant/ #FOAMed #PedsEM #EmergencyMedicine #PECARN
In case you missed it... EM Quick Hits 70 with @petrosoniak.bsky.social etrosoniak on risk stratification of traumatic pneumothorax. When don't you need a chest tube? What tube for what size pneumo? Cutoffs and more... emergencymedicinecases.com/em-quick-hit...
EM Quick Hits #70 is live! 🎧 MedMal case w/ Mike Weinstock Traumatic pneumothorax decision-making w/ @petrosoniak.bsky.social ICH consult triggers @first10em.bsky.social EM, post-circ bleeds, IV contrast allergy & resus team dynamics 👉 emergencymedicinecases.com/em-quick-hits-70-jan-2026/ #FOAMed
EM Quick Hits 70 MedMal Cases Upper Back Pain, Traumatic Pneumothorax/Hemothorax Decision Making, Risk Stratification of ICH for Consultation, Post-Circumcision Bleeds, IV Contrast Allergy, Emotional ...
In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Mike Weinstock discusses with Anton a case of upper back pain in this month's Medmal Cases, Andrew Petrosoniak on traumatic pneumothorax and hemothorax decision ...
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In case you missed it... emergencymedicinecases.com/thyrotoxicos... @docwillismd.bsky.social Thyrotoxicosis and Thyroid Storm recognition and management
Ep 211 Thyrotixicosis and Thyroid Storm: Recognition and Management
In this Part 2 of our 2-part podcast series on thyroid emergencies Anton, Dr. George Willis and Dr. Alyssa Louis answer questions such as: When a patient presents with “sepsis without a source,” what ...
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Top 10 Best of EM Cases 2025 🎉 A curated collection of our highest-impact emergency medicine education from the past year—chosen by learner engagement, feedback, and a few personal favorites. Grateful to our global community and collaborators. emergencymedicinecases.com/top-10-best-... #FOAMed
Top 10 Best of EM Cases 2025
As we close the chapter on 2025, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the EM Cases community—our listeners and readers around the world—whose engagement, feedback, and trust continue to shape how...
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Thyroid Storm Recognition & Management New podcast episode: emergencymedicinecases.com/thyrotoxicos... with algorithm, key pearls/pitfalls from special guests @DocWillisMD & intensivist Alyssa Louis #FOAMed
🚨 New @EMCases Podcast — Out Now Hypothermia, bradycardia, hypotension & AMS isn’t always sepsis or overdose. 🎧 Decompensated Hypothyroidism Recognition & Management w/ @docwillismd.bsky.social D & Alyssa Louis 👉 Listen now: emergencymedicinecases.com/decompensate... #FOAMed
Ep 211 Decompensated Hypothyroidism Recognition and Management
In the ED, we regularly care for sick patients presenting acutely with abnormal vital signs, altered mental status, and end organ dysfunction. Oftentimes, the culprit ends up being sepsis, or overdose...
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New EM Quick Hits! 🧠 Pediatric urinary retention & transverse myelitis 💥 Post-dural puncture headache @matthewmcarthur.bsky.social 🤜 MedMal Case: Clenched fist injuries 🩸 IV thrombolysis for minor stroke-The Evidence 👩⚕️ Plus EM Leadership Spotlight @lwestafer.bsky.social shorturl.at/CFXCH #FOAMed
EM Quick Hits 69 Pediatric Urinary Retention & Acute Transverse Myelitis, Post-Dural Puncture Headache, Med Mal Cases: Clenched Fist Injury, IV Thrombolysis for Minor Stroke, EM Leadership Spotlight #...
On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Deborah Schonfeld on the differential diagnosis and work up of pediatric urinary retention & acute transverse myelitis, Jesse McLaren on his Tryptic Approach to ...
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Sleep strategies for shift workers - How to Improve Performance on Shift, Minimize Burnout, Improve Mood with simple measures... Based on Episode 207: emergencymedicinecases.com/sleep-strate... #FOAMed #emergencymedicine #sleepscience
Ep 209: Nondisabling Stroke Recognition/Management ✔️ Safe discharge? ✔️ Stroke mimic pearls ✔️ Common overlooked causes of stroke in younger individuals. ✔️ Pathways driven by stroke etiology, best imaging ✔️ DAPT vs single antiplatelet vs DOAC emergencymedicinecases.com/nondisabling... #FOAMed
Ep 209 Nondisabling Stroke Recognition and Management
In this Part 2 or our 2-part podcast update on ED stroke management with Dr. Katie Lin and Dr. Walter Himmel we explore non-disabling strokes, where symptoms are mild enough that patients can continue...
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In this ECG Cases blog @ecgcases.bsky.social breaks down cases showing how to spot reversible secondary causes on ECG: 💊 BRASH / hyperkalemia ❄️ Hypoxia / hypothermia ❤️ Occlusion MI 💉 Drugs 🧠 ICH 🦠 Infection Learn to read beyond the rhythm → emergencymedicinecases.com/acls-dysrhyt...
ECG Cases 58 - ACLS Dysrhythmia Pitfalls, Part 1: Unstable Bradycardia - BRADI mnemonic
In this ECG Cases blog with Dr. Jesse McLaren we go through exemplary cases and look for reversible causes of secondary BRADIcardias, some of which can be identified on 12-lead ECG: BRASH/hyperkalemia...
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In this ECG Cases, @ecgcases.bsky.social walks us thru cases to uncover secondary BRADIcardias—from BRASH & hyperkalemia to ACS, hypothermia, drug toxicity, ICH & infection. Read → emergencymedicinecases.com/acls-dysrhyt... #ECG #Bradycardia #EMCases #DrJesseMcLaren #FOAMed
ECG Cases 58 - ACLS Dysrhythmia Pitfalls, Part 1: Unstable Bradycardia - BRADI mnemonic
In this ECG Cases blog with Dr. Jesse McLaren we go through exemplary cases and look for reversible causes of secondary BRADIcardias, some of which can be identified on 12-lead ECG: BRASH/hyperkalemia...
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🚨 Paradigm shift in ED management of acute ischemic stroke. Bedside LVO identification, Imaging decisions, TNK vs tPA & EVT timing - @HIMMELHIMMEL @lilninjadoc.bsky.social break it down. 🎧 Part 1 → emergencymedicinecases.com/ischemic-str... #Stroke #FOAMed #Thrombolysis
Ep 208 Paradigm Shift in Ischemic Stroke Management Part 1: Disabling Strokes
We are amidst a paradigm shift in the emergency management of acute ischemic stroke. The traditional way of categorizing ischemic strokes as 'minor' vs 'major' is no longer relevant to what we do in t...
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In case you missed it... On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: @BogochIsaac on osteomyelitis @EMSwami on tourniquet tips/tricks @DFTBubbles on FORCE trial @First10EM on DSI RCT @long_brit ESRD & Dialysis @ThurgurToxL Leadership and medical education. emergencymedicinecases.com/em-quick-hit...
EM Quick Hits 68 Osteomyelitis, Tourniquet Technique, Pediatric Distal Radius Buckle Fractures, DSI RCT, AMS in ESRD & Dialysis, EM Leadership Spotlight #3
On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Dr. Isaac Bogoch on recognition and management of osteomyelitis in the ED, Dr. Anand Swaminathan on tourniquet tips and tricks. Dr. Andrew Tagg on managing pedia...
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Need an approach to pediatric ECG interpretation? Dr Kathleen Stephanos gives us a simple solution in this EM Quick Hits podcast emergencymedicinecases.com/em-quick-hit... #FOAMed #EmergencyMedicine #ECGinterpretation #pediatricEM
On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: @BogochIsaac on osteomyelitis @EMSwami on tourniquet tips/tricks @DFTBubbles on FORCE trial @First10EM on DSI RCT @long_brit ESRD & Dialysis @ThurgurToxL Leadership and medical education. emergencymedicinecases.com/em-quick-hit...
EM Quick Hits 68 Osteomyelitis, Tourniquet Technique, Pediatric Distal Radius Buckle Fractures, DSI RCT, AMS in ESRD & Dialysis, EM Leadership Spotlight #3
On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Dr. Isaac Bogoch on recognition and management of osteomyelitis in the ED, Dr. Anand Swaminathan on tourniquet tips and tricks. Dr. Andrew Tagg on managing pedia...
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@emswami.bsky.social guides us through some practical tips and limitations for IO placement in the crashing patient on this month's EM Quick Hits Video emergencymedicinecases.com/video/em-qui...
Discover evidence-based sleep strategies for shift workers. Optimize performance, recovery, and health with tips from sleep expert Dr. Michael Mak @michaelmak on this month's EM Cases main episode podcast... emergencymedicinecases.com/sleep-strate... #FOAMed
Ep 207 Sleep Strategies for Shift Work
Discover evidence-based sleep strategies for shift workers. Optimize performance, recovery, and health with tips from sleep expert Dr. Michael Mak... If you find this beneficial please consider a dona...
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