4/2/25 Airway with Dr. Strayer, Status & TVPs with Dr. Swami and Derm Emergencies with Dr. Reilly

In this episode, Chris Reilly discusses key takeaways from this week's virtual Maimonides EM conference covering small groups and lectures by EM:RAP gurus Dr. Reuben Strayer and Dr. Anand Swaminathan. Topics include airway management, especially the use of video laryngoscopy, bougies, and suction devices. Dr. Strayer emphasizes careful positioning and slow, deliberate techniques for improving success rates and minimizing risks. Chris also recaps lectures on critical dermatological emergencies like Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and drug reactions. The podcast covers procedures such as resuscitative hysterectomies and cricothyrotomies, emphasizing quick, decisive actions in life-threatening situations. Swami's lecture on transvenous pacing is discussed as a crucial intervention for bradycardia. Practical tips and procedural techniques are highlighted throughout, aiming to enhance emergency medical care.