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FOAMcast -  An Emergency Medicine Podcast

FOAMcast - An Emergency Medicine Podcast

FOAMcast 261 Episodes Aug 18, 2026

FOAMcast is an emergency medicine podcast that promotes Free Open Access Medical education (FOAM). It encourages listeners to explore podcasts, blogs, and other open-access resources, and ties cutting-edge FOAM content to core medical knowledge. The show provides reviews and references for further reading, aiming to inspire excellence in medical education.

Episodes

New AHA/ACC Pulmonary Embolism Guidelines
New AHA/ACC Pulmonary Embolism Guidelines Aug 18, 2026 26:53 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 guide
Pulmonary Embolism in Pediatric Patients - PERC-Peds
Pulmonary Embolism in Pediatric Patients - PERC-Peds Jul 6, 2026 17:56 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
Cervical Spine Clearance in Adult Blunt Trauma Updates Dec 5, 2025 16:12 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
ACEP Thoracic Aortic Dissection Clinical Policy Update Aug 1, 2025 16:08 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
RhD Immunoglobulin (RhoGAM) After First Trimester Abortion Mar 21, 2025 17:24 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
Inhaled Corticosteroids for Asthma Mar 19, 2025 16:20 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
Acute Ischemic Priapism Aug 5, 2024 17:06 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
Topical Anesthetics in Corneal Abrasions - A Consensus Guideline from ACEP Feb 16, 2024 20:19 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
Atrial Fibrillation Guideline Update from the AHA Dec 13, 2023 18:57 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
Tranfusion Thresholds in Myocardial Infarction Dec 5, 2023 16:36 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
ACEP Clinical Policy: Sedation of the Agitated Patient Dec 1, 2023 14:54 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
REBOA: Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta Oct 17, 2023 21:38 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

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