In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Ashley A. Foster, MD, Bijan Ketabchi, MD, MPH and Jennifer A. Hoffmann, MD, MS on the March 2024 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Evaluation and Management of Suicidal Ideation and Self-Harm in Children in the Emergency Department

• Introduction
• Understanding Suicidal Ideation and Self Harm in Youths
• Screening Tools and Approaches
• Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) Toolkit
• Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
• Prehospital Care
• Managing Patients in the ED
• Dealing with Challenging Populations
• Lethal Means Counseling
• Emerging Tools in Suicide Risk Identification
• Suicide Risk Screening Pathway
• Disposition and Referrals
• National 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the April 2024 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Brief Resolved Unexplained Events: Practical Evaluation and Management in the Emergency Department

• Introduction
• The Evolution of BRUE
• Understanding BRUE Guidelines
• The Importance of Pre-Hospital Care in BRUE Cases
• Investigating the Event: Questions to Ask
• Medical and Family History: Key Factors
• Environmental and Social Considerations
• Definitions and Risk Assessment
• Physical Examination
• Risk Stratification: Low Risk vs. High Risk Patients
• Management: What to Do and What Not to Do
• High Risk Population: Studies and Recommendations
• The Importance of Communication and Decision Making
• 5 Things That Will Change Your Practice

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the March 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Evaluation and Management of Constipation

Prevalence and Impact

Understanding the Causes

Medications That Can Cause Constipation

Dealing with Fecal Impaction

Understanding Stercoral Colitis

Pre-Hospital Care

ED History and Physical Exam

Diagnostic Studies and Imaging

• X-Ray
• CT Scans
• Advanced Testing

Treatment Options for Constipation

• Enemas
• Osmotic Laxatives and Stool Softeners

Special Considerations: Pregnant, Pediatric, and Hospice Patients

Prescription Medications for Constipation

Clinical Pathway for Constipation Management