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 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?

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidfire.supercast.tech A patient presents with fever, rigidity, and altered mental status. What are you thinking? Disco Inferno, that's right. This week Blake Briggs is hitting the dance floor to talk about NMS and SS alone as Iltifat Husain is away on business. Let's talk about the presentations, diagnosis, management, and key differences and similarities between the two conditions!

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidfire.supercast.tech Been watching the news lately? We think the Russians are up to something. FaceApp --> A. fib. Get ready America. Let's talk ALL ABOUT this high yield rhythm. We cover quick pathophysiology, types of A fib, complications, rate and rhythm control, cardioversion, and who gets anticoagulated. Phew! Get ready!

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidfire.supercast.tech 3.6 roentgens? Not great, not terrible.... what is terrible is Acute Radiation poisoning. We cover what you NEED TO KNOW for boards. This WILL be on exams and you don't want to miss these chip shoot questions. KI prophylaxis, when to determine if exposure was lethal, and why organs don't explode... yep we really cover it all.

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidfire.supercast.tech There's a reason Iltifat Husain has never been camping. Join us for this week's bonus bomb, where we tell an embarrassing story that's sure to make you laugh at us (not with us) and then discuss HyperK: a medical emergency EVERY doctor should know!

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 will explore the neck and why the Elder Wand should not be used by nerdy & clumsy friends in enclosed spaces. We talk why zoning is super lame and not on boards anymore (so don't learn it), a cool mnemonic to remember neck injuries in the ED, and who needs CTA vs OR. As a bonus, we talk pitfalls of intubating these patients! Wow that's quite a menu- all free and available to you 24/7.

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidfire.supercast.tech Return of the Jedi- Dr. Casey Glass joins our intrepid hosts again to discuss POCUS and high yield exam questions related to it. We talk 1st trimester US, tamponade, abruption, and torsion. Altogether, its a pretty fun experience apart from the lame jokes.

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, recorded LIVE at #SAEM19 in Las Vegas, our intrepid hosts discuss Pikachu, Mickey Mouse, and patients being naked and delirious in Sin City. Another typical day, really. Let’s talk about this high mortality, sympathomimetic condition that requires skillful intervention!

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidfire.supercast.tech Why the hell is the P silent in Pneumonia? In other news, we talk dispositions, antibiotics, and all about PORT/PSI. HIGH yield classic main course stuff for boards. Gotta eat your veggies as your Mother always told you, well now its time to review common things for boards (PNA). We hope you followed that reference...

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidfire.supercast.tech We have a very special "Call in the Experts" Session this week. Joining us is Dr. Casey Glass, POCUS Guru and suspected Jedi Master. We talk FAST, Aorta, and what comes up on boards so you can ace the US section. You won't want to miss this one!