
Emergency Medicine Board Bombs
The ONLY Emergency Medicine board review Question Bank Podcast. Board prep is our thing. 10-15 minute episodes on classic EM topics where we tell you what you need to know. High yield, funny, and entertaining. Check out our new interactive question bank podcast, EM Rapid Bombs. We drop a new 3 to 5 minute pod every weekday! You can find it here: www.emboardbombs.com.
Latest episodes

Sep 16, 2024 • 31min
234. The Littlest Resus: neonatal care
This is the Little Resus that could! We are covering Neonatal Resuscitation on this episode, simplifying the most complex, most scary aspects of caring for the tiniest humans.
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Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 234. . September 17th, 2024. Accessed [date].

Sep 3, 2024 • 12min
233. A can’t-miss neuro emergency!
There are at least 2 can’t-miss-conditions here on this multiple choice question. The Dog Days of summer ended on Labor Day, so let’s start fall with a scary differential diagnosis of naming that can’t-miss neuro emergency!
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Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 233. Spinal Cord Compression Rapid Bomb. September 3rd, 2024. Accessed [date].

Aug 26, 2024 • 15min
232. Traumatic Arrest
Penetrating and blunt trauma are bread and butter for most emergency physicians. Let's cover the rare, but scary presentation of traumatic arrest.
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Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 232. Trauma Arrest. August 25th, 2024. Accessed [date].

Aug 12, 2024 • 30min
231. Chest Trauma: La boîte
Paris Olympics just ended, but we are feeling inspired to talk about la boîte (the box in French). Let's talk chest trauma, both penetrating and blunt.
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Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 231. Chest Trauma: La boîte. August 12th, 2024. Accessed [date].

Jul 22, 2024 • 23min
230. PE & Pregnancy
The hosts tackle the tricky topic of diagnosing pulmonary embolism in pregnant patients and simplify the workup. They share insights on the limitations of standard diagnostic tools and the overlap of symptoms with typical pregnancy signs. Humorous anecdotes about emergency medicine mishaps add levity to the serious discussion. Additionally, listeners are introduced to innovative study resources and the importance of a structured approach in patient care. The conversation is engaging and packed with valuable insights for medical professionals.

Jul 15, 2024 • 29min
229. How to deliver a baby in 10 steps
Let's cover how to deliver a baby in the ED- no really, you're doing it. OB/GYN is not there. Maybe they're on their way, maybe they're not and then you REALLY have bad luck. Either way, you're up. It's time to shine. We promise Nature takes care of most of this… until it doesn't and then you have to save the day.
Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.
Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 229. How to deliver a baby in 10 steps. July 15th, 2024. Accessed [date].

Jul 8, 2024 • 31min
Precipitous Delivery: Free shipping included
No returns allowed on this package...Let's talk about every EM physician's worst nightmare: vaginal delivery in the ED. It's rare, not fun, and definitely messy.
Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.
Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 228. Precipitous delivery: free shipping included July 8th, 2024. Accessed [date].

Jun 24, 2024 • 31min
227. Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?
Blake and Iltifat (mostly Blake) geek out over snake trivia, and we cover a classic boards case and management of snake bites. Australians need not listen as they deal with this everyday walking to school.
Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.
Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 227. Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes? June 24th, 2024. Accessed [date].

Jun 17, 2024 • 19min
226. Pregnant & Can't Breathe
Do we have your attention now? Thought so. And no, before you even ask, you cannot go on diversion. Let’s walk through an odd oral boards case with a twist as we tell you important aspects of the ABEM oral boards exam.
Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.
Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 226. Pregnant & Can’t Breathe. June 16th, 2024. Accessed [date].

Jun 3, 2024 • 14min
225. The Deadly D's: cerebellar strokes
Discover the 5 D's of posterior circulation strokes that can’t be overlooked in emergency situations. Unravel the complexities of acute cerebellar strokes, focusing on critical signs and necessary diagnostic strategies. Dive into the contentious world of endovascular therapy for strokes, with a pinch of humor about the challenges of dual specialization. Plus, learn the importance of patient ambulation post-stroke and explore dizziness conditions linked to cerebrovascular issues. It's an engaging ride through emergency medicine essentials!
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