Emergency Medicine Board Bombs 251. High-Yield Pearls Blitz
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Feb 16, 2025 Dive into high-yield pearls that boost emergency medicine skills! Learn life-saving tips on thyroid storm, beta-blocker overdose, and heat stroke—all in rapid-fire segments. Explore the intricacies of diagnosing postpartum complications and the challenges of managing calcium channel blocker overdoses. Plus, unravel the protocols for peritonsillar abscess treatment and acetaminophen overdose management—each crucial for effective emergency care. Perfect for quick refreshers and board exam prep!
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ITE Exam Prep
- Prepare for the ITE exam with this episode's 15 rapid pearls.
- Access the first 5 here and the remaining 10 via EM Rapid Bombs subscription.
Solo Recording
- Dr. Briggs recalls a time when Dr. Husain recorded a podcast episode alone.
- This occurred while Dr. Briggs was at a conference in Arizona.
Postpartum Headache Diagnosis
- Suspect cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in young postpartum females with lethargy and headache.
- Diagnose with CT venogram or MR venogram, treat with heparin despite potential hemorrhage.