
Emergency Medicine Board Bombs
The ONLY Emergency Medicine board review Question Bank Podcast. Board prep is our thing. 10-15 minute episodes on classic EM topics where we tell you what you need to know. High yield, funny, and entertaining. Check out our new interactive question bank podcast, EM Rapid Bombs. We drop a new 3 to 5 minute pod every weekday! You can find it here: www.emboardbombs.com.
Latest episodes

Mar 13, 2023 • 5min
169. Swallowed a truckload of cocaine?
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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]

Mar 6, 2023 • 17min
168. ACLS Meds: do any actually help?
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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]

Feb 28, 2023 • 23min
167. Methemoglobinemia: like a box of chocolates
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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]

Feb 20, 2023 • 23min
166. UTI: infections down under
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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]

Feb 13, 2023 • 17min
165. "Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, it's what's for dinner"
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Anyone craving a hamburger? Let’s talk HUS- presentation, diagnosis, and pearls and pitfalls of this classic condition.
Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. Episode 165: HUS: it’s what’s for dinner. February 13th, 2023. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/165-hus-its-whats-for-dinner. Accessed [date]

Feb 6, 2023 • 23min
164. Hip Injuries: the hips don't lie
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As Shakira says, the hips don't lie. So we've packed a lot of truthful information into this podcast. It's all in the hips- fractures and dislocations. We'll set the record straight.
Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. Episode 164. February 6th, 2023. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/hip-injuries-captain-morgans-guinea-pigs. Accessed [date]

Feb 3, 2023 • 6min
163. Hypotensive with PE? Buckle up
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It’s Fri-YAY. Here is one episode our current premium subscribers are enjoying. We want to give you a taste of what Rapid Bombs is all about. With ITE around the corner for EM residents everywhere, it’s time to show you why everyone is using EM Rapid Bombs to prepare for not just the test, but #EMlife.

Jan 30, 2023 • 20min
162. AcetamiNoFun Overdose
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Can you say Tylenope? It might be the most classic tox case ever, and the boards want you to know it! Let's talk when to treat, how to treat, and the key pearls of acetaminophen overdose.
Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. Episode 162. AcetamiNoFun Overdose. January 30th, 2023. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/162-acetaminofun-overdose. Accessed [date]

Jan 23, 2023 • 20min
161. Myasthenia Gravis: losing steam
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Myasthenia Gravis. You learned it in medical school, but forgot it after intern year (unless you happen to be a neurologist). Time to review this board-relevant condition as well as key life pearls for managing a Myasthenia Crisis.
Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. Episode 161. Myasthenia Graves: losing steam. January 22nd, 2023. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/161-myasthenia-gravis-losing-steam. Accessed [date]

Jan 16, 2023 • 20min
160. ED Acute Agitation: the REAL Slim Shady
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Will the REAL Slim Shady, please stand up, please stand up? Let’s talk acute agitation in the ED. You will absolutely have to sedate patients as an ED physician, and know how to de-escalate situations. Let’s review what you NEED to know!
Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. Episode 160. ED Acute Agitation: the REAL Slim Shady. January 16th, 2023. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/160-ed-acute-agitation-the-real-slim-shady. Accessed [date]