Sick-Tachy or Tachy-sick: S.T.O.P. Secondary Compensations (Must-consider Differentials)
When the heart rate blasts past 150, our reflex is often to grab a syringe—diltiazem, metoprolol, something to slow things down. But here’s the hard truth: if the patient is in sick-tachy—tachycardia ...
11 Sep 202540min
6 S’s & 6 H’s Heart Score: Chest Pain & Diamond Classification Risk Stratification
Chest pain is one of the most common—and highest risk—complaints in the ED. Missing acute coronary syndrome can be catastrophic, but keeping every patient in the hospital isn’t realistic either. That’...
11 Sep 202539min
STEMI ischemic and reciprocal change patterns
In a cardiac emergency, pattern recognition saves lives. The ability to rapidly identify ST-elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMIs) — and recognize their reciprocal changes — is one of the most high...
5 Sep 202554min
LBBB Sgarbossa Criteria: 1 Excessive Disc, 2 Concordance Contact Lenses
When a left bundle branch block (LBBB) throws a wrench into your ECG interpretation, how do you know if it’s a STEMI… or just baseline noise?In this unforgettable episode, we ride full throttle into t...
3 Sep 202541min
EKG Basic Basic Basic Framework for EM Docs: Ischemia, Arrhythmias, Intervals, Anomalies
This is the most basic, essential framework for EKG interpretation — built for emergency medicine clinicians who need clarity, speed, and confidence in the heat of the moment.Our brains are wired for ...
26 Aug 20251h 5min
Macrocytic Anemia in the ED: My Liver Bleeds a Lot (part 3)
Step into the macrocytic anemia caboose and remember the non-megaloblastic causes with the mnemonic My Liver Bleeds a Lot: • My → Multiple Myeloma (CRAB: Hypercalcemia, Renal failure, Anemia, Bone les...
11 Aug 202551min
Sickle Cell Crisis: 4 R’s Mnemonic — Recognize, Reverse, Radiology, Refer
In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of emergency medicine, every second matters—especially when it comes to sickle cell crisis. This podcast takes you straight to the heart of what matters most for E...
8 Aug 202522min
Hemolytic Anemias: TAG My Suitcase mnemonic
Hemolytic Anemias Mnemonic for the ED: TAG MY SUITCASEIn this high‑impact episode of Emergency Medicine Mind Palace, we break down hemolytic anemias into a memorable 5‑suitcase system that will stick ...
2 Aug 202519min
