Watch Medical School for Everyone: Emergency Medicine

2015
1 Season

Medical School for Everyone: Emergency Medicine is a comprehensive educational series from The Great Courses that delves into the world of emergency medicine, providing a detailed look at the lifesaving techniques and procedures used by medical professionals in high-pressure situations.

Led by experienced emergency medicine physician, Roy Benaroch, MD, the course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the diagnostics and treatments used in emergency medicine. The thirteen-lecture series covers a range of topics from the basics of emergency medicine to the more sophisticated procedures used in trauma centers and surgical settings.

The course begins with an overview of the basic principles of emergency medicine, including the ABCs of patient care, how to perform a thorough physical exam, and the importance of taking a complete patient history. Dr. Benaroch then delves into the diagnosis and management of a range of common medical conditions seen in emergency rooms, including chest pain, stroke, and sepsis.

One of the standout lectures in the series is "Trauma and Injury," which covers the assessment and management of patients who have suffered from physical injuries, such as fractures, lacerations, and burns. Dr. Benaroch provides a detailed explanation of the techniques used to stabilize patients with traumatic injuries and how to prioritize care in a busy emergency room setting.

Another notable lecture is "Pediatric Emergencies," which focuses on the unique challenges posed by pediatric patients in emergency medicine. Dr. Benaroch explains how to recognize and handle common pediatric emergencies, such as fever, dehydration, and seizures. The lecture also covers the use of pediatric-specific medications and the importance of coordinating care with pediatric specialists when necessary.

Throughout the series, Dr. Benaroch includes numerous case studies and real-world scenarios to illustrate the concepts being discussed. These examples help to demonstrate the complexities of emergency medicine and provide valuable insight into the decision-making processes used by medical professionals in these high-stress situations.

In addition to the lectures, the course includes numerous demonstration videos, illustrating procedures such as suturing and intubation. These videos provide a valuable visual component to the course, helping to bring the material to life and making it easier to understand for students with different learning styles.

Overall, Medical School for Everyone: Emergency Medicine provides a comprehensive and engaging look into the world of emergency medicine. Dr. Benaroch is an engaging and knowledgeable instructor, who presents the material in an accessible and easy-to-understand manner. The course is suitable for a wide range of learners, from aspiring medical professionals to individuals with a general interest in the subject matter.

Medical School for Everyone: Emergency Medicine is a series that ran for 1 seasons (24 episodes) between October 22, 2015 and on The Great Courses

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Seasons

24. Lessons from the Emergency Department

October 23, 2015

Itï¿½Ûªs time for your last shift in the emergency department. In this closing lecture, Dr. Benaroch uses several case studies to help you review the big-picture lessons of good emergency care youï¿½Ûªve learned throughout the course-lessons that have opened your eyes to the excitement and challenges of emergency medicine and that can help you take better care of yourself and your loved ones.

23. Emergency Medicine Lessons from the Past

October 23, 2015

What was emergency medicine like in the 1800s? Go back in time to the American Civil War for a glimpse at how military doctors and surgeons treated wounds and combatted infection. Compare these injuries and treatments to those of the Boston Marathon bombing. Also, contrast the medical treatment given to President Garfield after he was shot with the treatment Reagan received after his attempted assassination.

22. Emergency Medicine for Travelers

October 23, 2015

Emergency department doctors have to stay especially vigilant when dealing with patients who have traveled abroad¬-especially in the developing world. Find out how they handle uncommon diseases and infections transmitted by mosquitoes, sexual activity, and more. Then, visit a ski clinic for a peek at some other travel-related emergencies.

21. Stay Safe in the Emergency Department

October 23, 2015

Gain insights into tips and practices that emergency department doctors and patients should know to ensure their safety. Topics include the risks of conscious sedation (which is less safe than general anesthesia), the importance of knowing your allergies, and the dangers involved in handing off a patient to another provider.

20. Is Exercise Good for Your Health?

October 23, 2015

This lectureï¿½Ûªs cases illustrate how sports-related injuries are treated in emergency departments. Youï¿½Ûªll encounter a softball player suffering from a concussion, a young boyï¿½Ûªs dangerous eye injury from a haphazard game of lawn darts, a teen rescued from a near-drowning event, and a golferï¿½Ûªs stubborn poison ivy rash.

19. The Big Picture in Emergency Medicine

October 23, 2015

A fever thatï¿½Ûªs actually a sign of a very dramatic, potentially deadly disease. Abdominal pain thatï¿½Ûªs not caused by illness or injury. Dr. Benaroch uses these and other eye-opening cases as a window into how doctors arrive at the big picture when a patientï¿½Ûªs chief complaints fail to reveal the truth.

18. An Ounce of Prevention

October 23, 2015

No one wants to go to an emergency department. While you can never protect yourself 100%, there are ways to help avoid having to make a trip there. Here, learn about the importance of cancer screenings, vaccinations, and taking medication. A little prevention, it turns out, makes a big difference.

17. Always Treat Pain

October 23, 2015

Pain is a frequent chief complaint in emergency departments. This lecture brings you up close with patients suffering from acute and chronic pain, including the common complaint of back pain. These cases help you better understand everything from pain medications-and the dangers of overuse-to how pain affects the way the brain works.

16. Fever: Friend or Foe

October 23, 2015

Are fevers your friend or your foe? In this lecture, learn the best clues to help distinguish between fevers that are signs of a viral infection and those that herald something much more serious. Then, learn some of the common triggers of fevers, as well as doctor-recommended treatments.

15. Healthy Paranoia in Emergency Medicine

October 23, 2015

Emergency department doctors should always assume every patient has a life-threatening illness-even though only 10% to 20% actually do. How do doctors manage this healthy "paranoia"? And how do they prepare themselves and their patients for the worst outcome while planning for the best?

14. The Missing Piece in an Emergency Diagnosis

October 23, 2015

Emergency department patients often arenï¿½Ûªt ready to trust the doctors attending them, since they have just met. In this lecture, learn how doctors work with patients who arenï¿½Ûªt completely forthcoming to build trust and coax out embarrassing-or seemingly irrelevant-details to arrive at the right diagnosis and get them the treatment they need.

13. Treating Insect and Animal Bites

October 23, 2015

Meet several emergency patients whoï¿½Ûªve been bitten by various creatures, from snakes and spiders to ticks and raccoons. Along the way, youï¿½Ûªll learn how doctors treat allergic reactions to bites, how they treat wounds without accidentally injecting more venom into the body, and more.

12. In an Emergency, Protect Yourself First

October 23, 2015

Doctors are commanded to do no harm to their patients. Whatï¿½Ûªs equally important is protecting themselves in those rare instances where a patient may do them harm. Get an inside look at how emergency doctors handle dangerous situations, including a patient acting violently and a patient suffering from a highly infectious disease.

11. Simple Symptoms, Serious Illness

October 23, 2015

Discover why sometimes a quick patient history isnï¿½Ûªt enough to help diagnose a problem. In addition to walking you through patient cases, Dr. Benaroch offers insights into fascinating tools that help doctors uncover serious illnesses hidden behind basic symptoms, including complete blood count tests and air contrast enemas.

10. Altered Mental Status

October 23, 2015

How do you handle patients in altered mental states, suffering from unusual thoughts and behaviors? How do you figure out their story and make an accurate diagnosis? Discover how, in cases like these, doctors rely more than ever on signs and clues from a patientï¿½Ûªs family and friends.

9. Who Needs the Emergency Department?

October 23, 2015

Not all emergency department patients need to be there. In this lecture, meet several pairs of patients-each with the same symptoms, but only one of whom would be best served in the emergency department. Then, get some general tips for you to consider the next time youï¿½Ûªre contemplating going to the emergency department.

8. Treat the Cause, Not the Symptom

October 23, 2015

Definitive emergency care requires, first and foremost, a diagnosis. Visit a community emergency department that shares space with an urgent care center, and learn how patients like a 2-year-old with a persistent cough and a 49-year-old with a stuffy nose illustrate the importance of treating the cause-not the symptoms.

7. Chest Pain

October 23, 2015

This lecture focuses on patients with chest pain, which might be either a sign of a mild illness or an actual heart attack. Why is it so difficult to identify every serious cause of chest pain? What questions should doctors-and patientsï¿½ï¿½-ask? Whatï¿½Ûªs the difference between myocarditis, pneumothorax, and other medically serious cases?

6. Treat the Patient, Treat the Family

October 23, 2015

According to Dr. Benaroch, to best treat a patient, you sometimes have to treat the patientï¿½Ûªs family. See this principle in action through a 16-year-old complaining of chronic bronchitis and a 60-year-old found unresponsive with low blood sugar-both of whom have families to help support a doctorï¿½Ûªs efforts to diagnose and heal.

5. Hidden Clues in the Emergency Department

October 23, 2015

Take a closer look at three emergency department cases-a urinary tract infection, a broken leg, and a bellyache-with a twist. How were these diagnoses determined? Not through expensive tests or advanced imaging, but through paying attention to the story, even when it isnï¿½Ûªt truthful.

4. The Story Is the Diagnosis

October 23, 2015

Discover how emergency doctors use OLD CAAAR: a simple mnemonic to accurately- and quickly-pinpoint the location and characteristics of a patientï¿½Ûªs pains. Also, learn what happens when a doctor has to think fast and doesnï¿½Ûªt have the time to ask each of the OLD CAAAR questions.

3. Emergency Medicine Means Thinking Again

January 1, 1970

Welcome to the night shift at an emergency department, where anything can happen. Through the patient cases in this lecture, you�۪ll get a deeper understanding of how emergency doctors think twice about a young man having a heart attack, a college student who is vomiting, and an elderly man who is having trouble walking.

2. Emergency Medicine Means Thinking Fast

October 23, 2015

Dr. Benaroch takes you along with an ambulance crew to give you a three-dimensional understanding of emergency care as experienced by first responders. Topics covered in this lecture include the ABCs of a rapid scan, appropriate bystander response, and the "rule of 9"for estimating burn size.

1. Triage in Emergency Medicine

October 22, 2015

Start the course learning about the first critical step of emergency care: triage. When faced with a waiting room full of patients, how does a capable emergency department doctor decide whom to treat first? What happens when a patient�۪s condition changes? Or when more patients show up?

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Where to Watch Medical School for Everyone: Emergency Medicine

Medical School for Everyone: Emergency Medicine is available for streaming on the The Great Courses website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Medical School for Everyone: Emergency Medicine on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon and Hoopla.