Emergency Medicine Board Bombs

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidfire.supercast.tech Chestnuts roasting on an open fire... or is it the smell of bitter almonds? On this extra packed outrageous episode we cover CO and Cyanide- their presentations, diagnoses, and treatment. Just in time for winter. Listen to us by the crackling fireplace (just make sure its not a wood stove).

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidfire.supercast.tech Bayer is not our sponsor, but for this episode that's probably a good thing. ASA OD is uncommon but deadly, and the management is classically high yield for EM physicians. Let's talk presentation, pathology, antidotes, and why intubating is a horrible idea- so horrible we will come find you and lock up your Mac blade.

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidfire.supercast.tech Who know something so tiny could be so threatening. These are a favorite of ours because we get to bring out the ole Bovie, what EM doc doesn't enjoy cauterizing nailbeds? Are we getting ahead of ourselves again? ...#sorrynotsorry. Let's talk distal nail injuries, when to trephinate or remove the nail, and when to splint or call a surgeon.

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidfire.supercast.tech Tick Season might be ending but the boards don't care! We need to talk about why Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever occurs more in the Southeast US rather than the Rocky Mountains. Wait...say what? Special Guest is Matrix master Chase Countryman (aka Neo), from the EMBB crew. He's here to drop some bombs as well and why you shouldn't keep ticks as pets.

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidfire.supercast.tech Lasagna or endocarditis? Its a tough question, they both look so similar. Yum. Iltifat and Blake have an action-packed episode covering a smoldering topic. Endocarditis- the presentation, diagnosis, myths, and why CT head and chest aren't a bad idea ever.

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidfire.supercast.tech Who loves diagnosing uncommon conditions without great imaging tests? We don't. So we did a podcast instead. Torsion might be one of the most elusive abdominal diagnoses out there. We cover what you NEED to know, both clinically and for boards.

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidfire.supercast.tech Blake is going to England, Iltifat is going to shift. Which one sounds better? Its a rapid board bomb for a SLOW topic, Myxedema Coma. High mortality and high yield for boards. Know how to act fast on these sluggish patients.

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidfire.supercast.tech They say love can hurt sometimes... you know what else hurts? Gonorrhea. And it can also cause bad septic arthritis that is painful to learn for boards and life. Let's give you the run down on some life advice and a high yield board topic in <13 minutes. We talk, presentations, diagnosis, and treatment.

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidfire.supercast.tech Football, basketball, baseball and definitely poker are all exciting athletic sports. Working out can be healthy... but much like bodybuilding, too big is too big, bro. HOCM is the most common cause of sudden death in Americans <40, so let's talk about this classic board topic! We’ll cover ALL you need to know. Also shout out to Lavar Burton... listen and you'll see.

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidfire.supercast.tech On this episode we do something special: Marlena Wosiski-Kuhn, our fearless PR master and Twitterverse champion, joins us for our discussion on Shingles and Swallowed FBs. Its a rapid fire episode that covers TWO high yield questions. As for swallowing shingles... we don't think it's possible... but fact check us?