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 We discuss everything you need to know about Succinylcholine and Rocuronium, both our two must trusted NMBAs for RSI in the ED. We discuss why we use paralytics the majority of the time, side effects, differences in practice, and classic board-relevant side toxicity.

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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 Briggs is all on his lonesome as he shares his favorite activity in the ED- ELECTRICITY! Why we do it, rapid ACLS indications and key points regarding defibrillation, and stats on common cardioversion questions.

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Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidfire.supercast.tech Iltifat and Blake drop some rapid Board Bombs on bites in the ED. This guide covers micro, approach to wounds and subsequent infections, when to give antibiotics, when not to close the wound, and what antibiotics to use. Enjoy this pun-filled episode.

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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 talk about board-relevant material with IV steroids. Not only sepsis but quickly review steroid side effects and ALL the major board relevant indications for IV steroids. Let’s get swoll…. and a buffalo hump.

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidfire.supercast.tech IT’S BONUS Time! We discuss pearls of wisdom regarding asymptomatic hyperglycemia in the ED. Dr. Briggs shares a strange encounter in the coffee shop as well.