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Bringing research + expert opinion to the bedside Hosted by @DrSarahEM and Dr. Julia Magaña. Supported by UC Davis #emergencymedicine #podcast #FOAMed #MedSky ucdavisem.com/em-pulse

EM Pulse Podcast™

It’s one of the most common—and most frustrating—complaints: the patient covered head-to-toe in hives, miserable, itching, and desperate for relief. We welcome back ED Clinical Pharmacist Haley Burhans to tackle the "uncomfortable" topic of urticaria. Its a good one! ucdavisem.com/2026/05/05/s...

ucdavisem.com/2026/03/10/d... Can structured decision rules reduce disparities in pediatric imaging? EM Pulse and DFTB examine new evidence on PECARN, clinician-perceived race and ethnicity, and equitable care in minor head and abdominal trauma.

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ucdavisem.com/2026/04/29/w... Not every symptom in midlife patients is cardiac or neurologic—consider menopause. Dr. Pam Dyne shares how ED clinicians can identify perimenopausal presentations.

ucdavisem.com/2026/03/18/m... Micro Skills are the small, actionable behaviors and steps that serve as the building blocks for achieving massive goals. From large projects to building habits almost everything can be broken down into these manageable units.

ucdavisem.com/2026/02/17/p... That “penicillin allergy” from decades ago may be a clinical liability. On EM Pulse, Haley Burhans breaks down PEN-FAST, IgE vs delayed reactions, and why ED oral challenges can safely delabel low-risk patients.

“Time can only be spent. Think of it as your most valuable currency.” ucdavisem.com/2026/04/08/m...

Throwback Tuesday! “Less lethal” crowd-control weapons can still cause harm—eye injuries, fractures, internal bleeding, severe asthma attacks, and burns. We break down what these weapons are, what damage they can do, and practical first-aid/treatment tips. ucdavisem.com/2020/08/17/l...

ucdavisem.com/2026/03/18/m... In part one of this special two-part series, we sit down with Dr. Resa Lewiss and talk about why the "workplace playbook" isn't always handed to us and how breaking down overwhelming professional goals into small, actionable behaviors can transform your trajectory.

Penicillin allergy labels are everywhere—and often wrong. ED Clinical Pharmacist Haley Burhans joins EM Pulse to explain why the “safe” non–beta-lactam choice can backfire, and how PEN-FAST helps you risk-stratify in seconds. ucdavisem.com/2026/02/17/p... #EmergencyMedicine #Pharmacy

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“Families don’t mind their babies being admitted… They do not want the lumbar puncture. It is the single most anxiety-provoking aspect of care.” — Dr. Brett Burstein ucdavisem.com/2026/02/04/t...

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EM Pulse Podcast™