Emergency Medicine Board Bombs

This episode discusses the criteria for diagnosing sepsis, prompt antibiotic administration, target mean arterial pressure (MAP) goal for septic shock patients, use of balanced crystalloids for resuscitation, early initiation of vasopressors, importance of source control, role of hydrocortisone, need for LP in meningitis cases, and the significance of early intervention in septic shock and sepsis.

You spent wayyyyy too much time learning G6PD in med school. Don’t remember that? Yeah, we don’t either. But it’s okay- time to cover a much more important hematology subject: hemophilia. How to manage bleeding, what to look out for, and how to easily nail it on the boards. Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com. Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 188. Hemophilia: if paper cuts could kill. August 28th, 2023. Accessed [date].

Skunks, bats, foxes, dogs, and even raccoons. Friendly Disney animals? Not anymore. Let’s talk about rabies- when to vaccinate, when not to, and good board-relevant info that will help you save a patient’s wallet (and life too). Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com. Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 187. Rabies: don’t mess with skunks. August 6th, 2023. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/186-is-charcoal-ever-the-right-answer. Accessed [date]

We’re covering a unique overdose you might have seen before: bupropion. Also, we’re covering some weird pearls for toxicology. Let’s get to it in this short, action-packed episode. Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com. Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 186. Is charcoal EVER the right answer?. July 31st, 2023. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/186-is-charcoal-ever-the-right-answer. Accessed [date]

If you could start a pro-wrestler team, it would be Toxic Megacolon, obvi. The real question is what's the finishing move? Let’s chat Inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's and UC- their presentation, dealing with flares, and the scary complications. Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com. Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 185. Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis: Angry Intestines. July 24th, 2023. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/185-crohns-disease-angry-intestines. Accessed [date]

It’s already July again? Hello new interns! Hopefully you don’t have the worst luck ever and are starting in the Pediatric ED… but let's be honest, we're all scared of neonates. Let's talk Neonatal Fever: tiny humans, BIG infections. Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com. Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. Ep 184. Neonatal Fever: tiny humans, big infections. July 17th, 2023. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/184-neonatal-fever-tiny-humans-big-infections. Accessed [date]

As they say in the business, video killed the radio star. This week is our grand opening of our Video podcast. You can now see our smiling faces on Youtube, TikTok, and other social media outlets as we cover a classic pediatric pathology- Epiglottitis! Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com. Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 183. Epiglottitis: video killed the radio star. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/183-epiglottitis-video-killed-the-radio-star. July 9th, 2023. Accessed [date]

We’re giving you a preview of our Rapid Bombs Podcast this week. Check out our video-format on Youtube as well! Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com. Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. Episode 182. Hypotensive, but sweet: a deadly combo. July 3rd, 2023. Accessed [date]

Flashes, floaters, and other vision changes. Nothing will help you in the history or exam to diagnose a retinal detachment in the ED. Your saving grace is bedside ultrasound. Let's talk what you'll see, how to diagnose, and important differentials. Dr. Glaucomflecken would be proud. We are doing video podcasts now! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY70V7uIXuPwuMUxADqyaSw Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. Episode 181. Curtain Call: Retinal Detachment. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/181-curtain-call-retinal-detachment. June 26th, 2023. Accessed [date]

Need water on that burn brah? Yes actually. Just don’t use hydrogen peroxide. Let’s stop the transfers of these easy minor burns. Keep it simple and let’s talk some key management pearls for the test and practice. Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com. Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. Episode 180. Minor Burn Management: Sick Burn Bro!. https://caper-grape-a35s.squarespace.com/config/pages/6220e223e727543f1b11dca5. June 19th, 2023. Accessed [date]