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New AHA/ACC Pulmonary Embolism Guidelines

2026/08/18

This episode summarizes and breaks down the 54 pages of recommendations from the new American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology guidelines on diagnosis and treatment of PE. Show notes, graphics, and references: FOAMcast.org Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer Disclosure: The views presented represent Lauren Westafer's alone and do not represent the opinions of the AHA/ACC or guideline writing committee

Pulmonary Embolism in Pediatric Patients - PERC-Peds

2026/07/06

In this episode, we review the BEEPER study evaluating PERC-Peds to exclude pulmonary embolism in pediatric patients. References: FOAMcast.org Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer

Cervical Spine Clearance in Adult Blunt Trauma Updates

2025/12/05

This episode reviews the basics of cervical spine clearance in adult blunt trauma patients including Deciding between clinical decision tools What to do in the intoxicated/obtunded patient What to do after a negative CT in a patient with persistent neck pain and no neurological symptoms References at FOAMcast.org Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer

ACEP Thoracic Aortic Dissection Clinical Policy Update

2025/08/01

In this episode, we review a new clinical policy from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) on the use of risk stratification tools and D-dimer to exclude non-traumatic thoracic aortic dissection. Shownotes: FOAMcast.org

RhD Immunoglobulin (RhoGAM) After First Trimester Abortion

2025/03/21

Historically, RhD immunoglobulin was recommended in Rh-negative patients presenting after spontaneous or induced abortion. However, guideline recommendations around the world have largely changed, and now recommend forgoing prophylaxis in most of these cases. We review the evidence and guidelines. Show notes and references: FOAMcast.org Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer

Inhaled Corticosteroids for Asthma

2025/03/19

This episode discusses asthma guidelines and a systemic review and network meta-analysis on the use of inhaled corticosteroids for asthma. Show notes and references: FOAMcast.org Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer

Acute Ischemic Priapism

2024/08/05

In this episode, we discuss treatment of acute ischemic priapism, including some updates from the American Urological Association. Show notes and references: FOAMcast.org

Topical Anesthetics in Corneal Abrasions - A Consensus Guideline from ACEP

2024/02/16

In this episode, we review a consensus guideline from the American College of Emergency Physicians on the use of topical anesthetics in corneal abrasions. Show notes and references: FOAMcast.org Thanks for listening! Jeremy Faust and Lauren WEstafer

Atrial Fibrillation Guideline Update from the AHA

2023/12/13

This episode covers emergency medicine-related recommendations from the American Heart Association's (AHA) clinical guideline on atrial fibrillation: 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation Circulation. 2023 Show notes and references: FOAMcast.org Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer

Tranfusion Thresholds in Myocardial Infarction

2023/12/05

The AABB recently published updated recommendations for blood transfusion thresholds. This podcast reviews these recommendations and a recent study, the MINT trial, in which patients with anemia and a myocardial infarction were randomized to a restrictive strategy or liberal transfusion strategy. Show notes / references: FOAMcast.org Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer

ACEP Clinical Policy: Sedation of the Agitated Patient

2023/12/01

This epsiode reviews the new clinical policy from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) on medication for acutely agitated patients needing parenteral sedation. Show notes / references: FOAMcast.org Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer

REBOA: Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta

2023/10/17

In this episode, we review Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA), notably dissecting the recent Jansen et al trial in JAMA. Shownotes / References: FOAMcast.org Thanks for listening! Jeremy Faust & Lauren Westafer

Naltrexone for Alcohol Use Disorder

2023/09/06

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is commonly encountered in the ED and visits related to alcohol are estimated to be ~4% of all ED visits in the US. Despite this, most EDs offer little support and harm reduction for patients with AUD. In this podcast, we review naltrexone, the first-line medication for patients with AUD, which is starting to be initiated in US EDs by emergency clinicians. AAEM position paper References and show notes: FOAMcast.org Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer

Steroids for Severe Community Acquired Pneumonia

2023/03/27

Recommendations for the use of steroids in community-acquired pneumonia have been mixed. This episode reviews a large multicenter randomized trial in the New England Journal of Medicine by Dequin et al on hydrocortisone for severe community-acquired pneumonia. References/show notes: FOAMcast.org Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer

CLOVERS Trial: Restricted vs Liberal Fluids in Sepsis-Induced Hypotension

2023/02/15

In this episode we review the CLOVERS trial, a randomized trial of early (first 24 hours) restrictive versus liberal fluids. Show notes/references: FOAMcast.org Thanks for listening! Jeremy Faust + Lauren Westafer

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4.7 out of 5

279 reviews

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el cubano tico 2023/11/22

Good podcast

Fine podcast, only one constructive criticism: stick to the practice of medicine, many of your listeners don’t share you ideological bias, sometimes i...

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Bobbi-in-the-hole 2023/01/22

Foam Cast

Rarely produced, but when it comes out - must listen to, practical review, of new clinically relevant publications.

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DrMarkMD 2022/08/30

Stick to medicine

Your show would be great if you two stayed in your lane.

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Dave H T 2020/03/28

Giving a shout out to the PAs

I have been a long time listener to your podcast. I enjoy the update on new information coupled with core content. I was excited to hear the specifi...

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celiwheels 2020/03/23

Covid

Thanks so much for keeping up with updates/evidence ! Very appreciative!

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Danulia 2020/02/01

Stick with medical teaching

Information is usually useful. Could do without sarcastic anti-American comments.

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Boodrboo2 2018/06/21

Outstanding

Very pleasant to listen to and excellent choices of subjects Always take away some relevant knowledge And I have been doing this a long time 👻

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Johnw7127 2017/09/14

Helpful and easy to retain

I like the back and forth of two presenters, helps me retain the info they share. Not as opinionated as other em podcasts if that's important to you. ...

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Grant010 2017/08/22

Excellent review

Concise, accurate, practical.

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Lily122006 2017/08/10

Great core content

This has been one of my favorite podcasts throughout residency, relevant and to the point. Thanks!

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