Art of Emergency Medicine
Episodes
Vision Loss - Episode 35
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at an SAQ on Vision Loss which includes a discussion on Painless vs Painful Vision Loss along with interpretation of a fundos...
Trauma in the Rural Setting - Episode 34
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at Trauma in the Rural setting which makes it an important modifier in the ACEM fellowship exams. We talk about the initial r...
Cardiac Arrest in Pregnancy - Episode 33
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a deep dive into an SAQ on Cardiac Arrest in Pregnancy. This is an important area of study for the Fellowship Written SAQ whe...
Methadone - Episode 32
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this banger of an episode, we take a deep dive into an SAQ on Methadone. This is an emerging public health area for emergency medicine trainees to ...
Drowning - Episode 31
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a deep dive into an SAQ on Drowning / Submersion Injury. This is something with specific Australian context, implications and...
Decompression Illness - Episode 30
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our first podcast of 2025 on Dysbarism focussing on Decompression Illness. We wanted to cover this important summer topic with a deep dive ...
BRASH Syndrome - Episode 29
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This final episode of 2024, we go into Xmas and New Year with a bang and discuss an important clinical presentation with a unique pathophysiology. Tre...
Paediatric Anaemia - Episode 28
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover a common ailment but with a paediatric qualifier - iron deficiency anaemia in a child. We discuss what the red flags are for...
Psychogenic Seizures - Episode 27
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A highly relevant cast on a potential exam SAQ very relevant to the ED Physician. How do you feel about such a patient? What are the distinguishing fe...
Orbital Compartment Syndrome - Episode 26
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's cast is a short and sweet discussion on an exam question regarding Orbital compartment syndrome that was written by our podcast host. This is ...
Haematological Malignancy Part 2 - Episode 25
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here we discuss the administration and logistical challenges faced by a Rural Emergency department in a question and answer table format for the same ...
Haematological Malignancy Part 1 - Episode 24
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss a question here on a patient presenting with a Haematological Malignancy delving into the differentials and their aetiologies (more possibl...
Postpartum Psychosis - Episode 23
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kishan and I are back with a bang - a lot has happened over the last 12 months. We discuss an SAQ on a special situation / complex ca...
Cord Syndromes - Episode 22
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss a potential question here on Cord Syndromes delving into the different types of syndromes and their aetiologies (more possible answers reve...
Dermatology - Episode 21
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here we discuss a Dermatology SAQ with a difference. Starting with an image description and differential diagnoses, we enter into DRESS (Drug reaction...
Resource Limited Settings - Part 2 - Episode 20
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of our discussion with FACEM Dr. Jonathan Henry and his experience in a resource limited setting in Vanuatu, we cover ways one can advocate ...
Resource Limited Settings - Part 1 - Episode 19
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1 of this 2 part episode, we have another special guest Dr. Jonathan Henry FACEM who provides a fascinating discussion on global emergency car...
Chest Pain - A Cardiologist Perspective - Episode 18
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Cardiologist Dr. Manuja Premaratne joins us to answer many burning questions in cardiac chest pain risk stratification. As th...
Stroke - Episode 17
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A very extensive in-depth cast on a Stroke SAQ - the initial 5 part SAQ coming upto 23 marks with several alternative questions. We cover a combinatio...
Paediatric Bowel - Episode 16
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this cast, we cover an exam question on conditions relating to the Paediatric Bowel where we consider how to answer on differentials, imaging and m...
Aortic Dissection - Episode 15
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A classic SAQ for the ACEM Fellowship Written Exam - something that needs to be understood and answered at a high level. We discuss also a case of dia...
Anorexia Nervosa - Episode 14
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this cast, we have an all encompassing SAQ on Anorexia Nervosa. We discuss atleast 11 possible SAQ questions one could ask a candidate in this area...
Sentinel Events - Episode 13
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this cast, we delve into the world of the Admin SAQ - specifically 'Sentinel Events'. Would you be able to answer an SAQ on this topic right now? W...
Caffeine Overdose - Episode 12
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This time we venture into the world of toxicology with an agent that is usually dear to our heart - caffeine. The nectar of emergency medicine is ever...
Preeclampsia and Eclampsia - Episode 11
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here we discuss a broad SAQ on Preeclampsia and Eclampsia with emphasis on answering questions also relating to differential diagnoses and variants. T...
Intubation in the Critically Ill Patient - Episode 10
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss intubation in the critically ill patient with special focus on as aspect that is usually lacking or ignored - the 'physiological airway'. W...
Weakness in the ED - Episode 9
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kishan and Abrar cover some differentials and possible aetiologies of a patient presenting with Weakness. Specifically, here we discu...
Non-Accidental Injury (NAI) - Episode 8
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode deals with a classic fellowship topic, the Paediatric Non-Accidental Injury (NAI). We delve deeper into what else can mimic NAI, what are...
Toxic Alcohol - Episode 7
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a pearler of a case which will expose you to an aspect of toxic alcohol poisoning specifically for ethylene glycol, taking your understanding ...
Asthma - Episode 6
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This condition is a staple of fellowship exams in all critical care specialties with Emergency Medicine right at the forefront. We have the awesome op...
Thoracotomy - Episode 5
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here we tackle the evolving SAQ type - you start with something that tests your 'basic approach' and then takes an abrupt turn for the worse and chall...
Paracetamol Overdose - Episode 4
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here we discuss a bread and butter staple for the ED Physician - Paracetamol OD. We discuss the various situations, controversies and management point...
Escharotomy - Episode 3
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses a seldom used but invaluable procedure in the management of the burns patient. We discuss it in the SAQ / OSCE format. Kishan g...
Access Block - Episode 2
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discussion of the definition, ACEM position statement and management of Access Block in your hospital.
Introduction - Art of Emergency Medicine
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this short introductory episode that lays down the framework for our brand new podcast - Art of Emergency Medicine.