Emergency Medicine Board Bombs

We tell you in a few easy steps how to make your urologist love you. You shouldn't be consulting them for the vast majority of your acute urinary retention complaints. Let’s talk about presentation, causes, diagnosis, and management. 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. Episode 175. Urinary Retention. May 7th, 2023. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/175-urinary-retention-do-urologists-even-work-weekends. Accessed [date]

Hypotensive patient? Just reflexively give 30 cmL/kg, trend lactates, and broad spec antibiotics right? NOPE. Turns out, the heart could really care less. In fact, it might just decide to kill the patient if you do that. Let’s talk about a lesser common cause of shock. 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. Episode 174. Cardiogenic Shock. April 30th, 2023. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/174-cardiogenic-shock-the-heart-doesnt-care-about-your-sepsis-protocol. Accessed [date]

Ovarian Cysts. Do you admit? Discharge? Neither? Let’s cover what you need to know on this rapid bomb preview. 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 173. Ovarian Cysts. . April 23rd, 2023. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/173-ovarian-cysts. Accessed [date]

Mountains and Viagra. We promise they’re related here (no puns). Are you wearing your Patagonia? Good we thought so. Vest or jacket is acceptable by us. We’re covering a classic board question on EM tests. If you have any interest in wilderness medicine, here’s your chance to shine. Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com

What if we told you there was a type of stroke that affected young people, caused more seizures than "typical arterial strokes", and the typical ED imaging does not diagnose it. Scared yet? You should be. 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: Husain, Iltifat. Episode 171. Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: Sneaky Stroke. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/171-cerebral-venous-thrombosis-sneaky-stroke. April 3nd, 2023. . Accessed [date]

The podcast discusses iron toxicity, its presentation, diagnosis, and management, particularly in children who accidentally ingest iron supplements. It covers the mechanism, symptoms, and diagnosis of iron toxicity, as well as the management and treatment options. The hosts also talk about the use of Deferoxamine for iron toxicity and mention an upcoming trip.

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com. Don’t you hate it when that happens? Cocaine Bear may teach you a few life lessons about this, but we’re going to tell you in this sneak peek Rapid Bomb how to suspect and diagnose these patients. Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. Episode 169. Swallowed a truckload of cocaine? March 13th, 2023. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/169-swallowed-a-truckload-of-cocaine. Accessed [date]

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com. ACLS drugs for the pulseless patient are always frustrating to learn. They are tested on, but in real life they leave much to be desired for. Let’s quickly review what’s you need to know for the boards, but also emphasize what’s more important when running a code. Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. Episode 168. ACLS Meds: do any actually help? March 5th, 2023. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/168-acls-meds-do-any-actually-help. Accessed [date]

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, Ilitfat. Episode 167. Methemoglobinemia: like a box of chocolates. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/167-methemoglobinemia-like-a-box-of-chocolates. February 27th, 2023. Accessed [date]

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com. You’ve heard of Planet Earth. You’ve heard of UTIs. Well, we were able to hire Sir David Attenborough for this rare episode where we discuss UTI: Infections Down Under. We have the ultimate koala-fications to tell you about presentations, diagnosis, why CT should not be routinely done, and tips/tricks on antibiotics. Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Ilitfat. Episode 166. UTI: infections down under. February 19th, 2023. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/166-utis-infections-down-under. Accessed [date]