CanadiEM aims to improve emergency care in Canada by building an online community of practice for healthcare practitioners and providing them with high quality, freely available educational resources. Our podcasts are found on this channel and include: CRACKCast (Core Rosen's and Clinical Knowledge) helps residents to "Turn on their learn on" through podcasts that assist with exam prep by covering essential core content. ClerkCast: A podcast focused on clinical clerks and their time in emergency medicine. It provides an overview of key topics that help you to rock your EM rotations. First Year Diaries: A podcast focused on the first year of independent clinical practice in emergency medicine and all of its trials and tribulations. Physicians as Humans explores the struggles that physicians face and how they have overcome them. From addictions, mental health issues, and all manner of personal crises will be discussed to help let those who are currently struggling know that they are not alone.
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episode 203: CRACKCast E203 – Syncope
Core Questions:
- List 10 life-threatening causes of syncope
- List 10 medications that can precipitate syncope
- What are the red flags on history and physical exam in syncope?
- What are markers of increased short-term risk in syncope patients? (box)
- What are 5 ECG findings to look for in the syncopal patient?
- List five indications for admission and inpatient evaluation for the patient with syncope?
Wisecracks:
- What is the significance of a patient presenting with syncope vs. near syncope?
- What is the utility of orthostatic vital signs?
- What degree of cerebral hypoperfusion is needed to cause unconsciousness?