EMRA*Cast Host

Blythe Fiscella, MD

Christiana Care
EM/IM Combined Residency Class of 2026

EMRA*Cast Episodes

Pediatric Physical Exam Essentials: Strategies and Best Practices

April 1, 2025

This episode of EMRA Cast features Dr. Jody Kieffer, a pediatric EM attending physician at Nemours Children's Hospital. Dr. Blythe Fiscella, EMRA*Cast host, gets expert advice on examination strategies for pediatric patients. Learn about newborn-specific exams, strategies, and holding techniques to conduct ear and throat exams in toddlers; the use of metered dose inhalers; the appropriate use of ibuprofen and acetaminophen; and guidelines for discharge counseling for bronchiolitic patients.

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Mastering Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in the ED

Dec. 15, 2024

Every great resuscitationist needs to understand the fine points of keeping your patients breathing - not only by securing an airway, but also by understanding ongoing ventilation. EMRA*Cast host Blythe Fiscella, MD, reviews pearls and pitfalls of NIPPV with critical care expert Colin McCloskey, MD.

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