Emergency Medicine Board Bombs: Recent Episodes
EM Board Bombs
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: emrapidbombs.supercast.tech. Emergency Medicine board review podcast, 10-15 minutes of #FOAM content on classic EM topics. We tell you what you need to know. High yield, funny, and entertaining.
We are live from Maine while at our podcast retreat (yes that’s a thing). Let’s talk about a classic envenomation. Plus we have a surprise guest join us.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind at here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 238. Stabbed at the beach? October 28th, 2024. Accessed [date].
Back by popular demand! 5 MORE high yield pearls to help you ACE the upcoming boards! If you are a premium member you get access to 10.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind at here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 237. Board Pearl Blitz Redux. October 21th, 2024. Accessed [date].
These 5 high yield pearls all share a common thread: helping you ACE the upcoming boards! If you are a premium member you get access to the next 5.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind at https://www.emboardbombs.com/interactive-question-bank/.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 236. Potpourri Board Blitz October 14th, 2024. Accessed [date].
We guarantee you'll be able to treat this condition before ever being able to spell it (not to mention pronounce it). Let's quickly cover a not-so-rare high yield zoonotic infection!Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 235. Coccidio-what? September 30th, 2024. Accessed [date].
This is the Little Resus that could! We are covering Neonatal Resuscitation on this episode, simplifying the most complex, most scary aspects of caring for the tiniest humans.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 234. . September 17th, 2024. Accessed [date].
There are at least 2 can’t-miss-conditions here on this multiple choice question. The Dog Days of summer ended on Labor Day, so let’s start fall with a scary differential diagnosis of naming that can’t-miss neuro emergency!Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 233. Spinal Cord Compression Rapid Bomb. September 3rd, 2024. Accessed [date].
Penetrating and blunt trauma are bread and butter for most emergency physicians. Let's cover the rare, but scary presentation of traumatic arrest.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 232. Trauma Arrest. August 25th, 2024. Accessed [date].
Paris Olympics just ended, but we are feeling inspired to talk about la boîte (the box in French). Let's talk chest trauma, both penetrating and blunt.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.https://www.emboardbombs.com/interactive-question-bank/Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 231. Chest Trauma: La boîte. August 12th, 2024. Accessed [date].
PE workup? Sure. Oh by the way they're pregnant...yep. Let's discuss how this is workup needs to be simplified and not feared. Also, say goodbye to VQ scans.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 230. PE and Pregnancy. July 22nd, 2024. Accessed [date].
Let's cover how to deliver a baby in the ED- no really, you're doing it. OB/GYN is not there. Maybe they're on their way, maybe they're not and then you REALLY have bad luck. Either way, you're up. It's time to shine. We promise Nature takes care of most of this… until it doesn't and then you have to save the day.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 229. How to deliver a baby in 10 steps. July 15th, 2024. Accessed [date].
No returns allowed on this package...Let's talk about every EM physician's worst nightmare: vaginal delivery in the ED. It's rare, not fun, and definitely messy.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 228. Precipitous delivery: free shipping included July 8th, 2024. Accessed [date].
Blake and Iltifat (mostly Blake) geek out over snake trivia, and we cover a classic boards case and management of snake bites. Australians need not listen as they deal with this everyday walking to school.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 227. Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes? June 24th, 2024. Accessed [date].
Do we have your attention now? Thought so. And no, before you even ask, you cannot go on diversion. Let’s walk through an odd oral boards case with a twist as we tell you important aspects of the ABEM oral boards exam.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 226. Pregnant & Can’t Breathe. June 16th, 2024. Accessed [date].
You've heard of the 5 D's of dodgeball. Now it's time to recognize the 5 D's of posterior circulations strokes and fast facts to not miss them.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 225. The Deadly D's: cerebellar strokes. June 2nd, 2024. Accessed [date].
This podcast is earresistible. Let's chat about this classic, nasty HEENT infection. There are only 3 major key points you need to know for this one so let's crush it.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Ilitfat. 224. Malignant Otitis Externa. May 28th, 2024. Accessed [date].
This episode we chat about common hernias and the 3 major scenarios you will encounter with them in the ED. We also offer you a game of would you rather. As usual, lots of highbrow conversation.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 223. High-yield oral boards review. May 20th, 2024. Accessed [date].
This week, Iltifat tries to stump Blake on the oral boards examination. We drop some high yield knowledge on tips and tricks to help you ace the oral boards!Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 222. High-yield oral boards review. May 13th, 2024. Accessed [date].
There are a lot of words associated with neonates... lethargic and bloody-stool should never be two of them. Let's cover this classic neonatal emergency diagnosis you can NEVER missWant to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 221. Scary cause of neonatal GI bleeding. May 6th, 2024. Accessed [date].
Pituitary?! I thought this was an EMERGENCY MEDICINE podcast? Please don't click away- we will make this lesson quick, entertaining, and painless (would you expect anything less from us?)Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 220. Pillboxes and Pituitary. April 29th, 2024. Accessed [date].
We have quite the "fungide" to mushroom poisoning and we have so mush to say. Don't be in spore taste, we have just what you need to get well shroom ;)Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 219. Questionable Morels: mushroom poisoning. April 15th, 2024. Accessed [date].
We've all done it. We sigh when we see "spider bite" check in because we know it's going to be an abscess. But let's talk about what you ACTUALLY do for a real spider bite.This week we’re covering a classic neurosurgical topic, but the answer might fool you…Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 218. Spider bites (no, really). April 1st, 2024. Accessed [date].
This week we’re covering a classic neurosurgical topic, but the answer might fool you…Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 217. Air in the brain: pneumocephalus. March 24th, 2024. Accessed [date].
Who loves taking care of neonates? [no hands raise]. What about taking care of sick neonates? Crickets. Neonates with surgical problems?? Come on!Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 216. Neonatal TEF: All Bottled up. March 18th, 2024. Accessed [date].
At long L.A.S.T. hehe so many puns for this one! Let's talk local anesthetic toxicity and some classic ways to remember this rare pathology. Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 215. L.A.S.T. but not least. March 11th, 2024. Accessed [date].
This week we ask an important question- can you use the weather to predict patient's INR levels? ......Newsflash, you cannot. Let's talk tPA and contraindications.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 214. 99 problems and tPA is one. March 3rd, 2024. Accessed [date].
We are just days away from the ITE for residents. Let's throw-down some key derm pearls that will get you several key questions right for the boards!Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 213. Can't-miss dermatology pearls. February 18th, 2024. Accessed [date].
Grab your hot chips and get ready to film it for TikTok. Might want to give this a listen first tho...we're counting down the days to the resident inservice exam, so let's cover a strange, rare pathology that gets everyone excited.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 212. Takotsubo: hot chip challenge. February 12th, 2024. Accessed [date].
We're talking those impossible-to-remember marine exposures that will always be a thorn in your side on the test. Unless you work on the coast (or Australia), you will never see these.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 211. Marine exposures: something's fishy. February 5th, 2024. Accessed [date].
We’re teaching you the process of elimination (hehe) in more ways than one. Let’s chat about classic board presentations and fundamentals of bowel obstructions, and why plain films and NG tubes are not the answer.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 210. Bowel Obstructions: just full of it. January 28th, 2024. Accessed [date].
Let's dive into the heart of the matter, in a few seconds or less. Part 2 on the management of bradycardia, how to transcutaneously pace, and why atropine is lame.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 209. Bradycardia Part 2: beat boxing. January 22th, 2024. Accessed [date].
Patients really don't like low heart rates. But we all know low heart rates a good thing.... until they're too low. Let's talk about a simple approach to bradycardia in the ED. This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 208. Bradycardia: “but my Apple Watch…?”. January 16th, 2024. Accessed [date].
We're breaking the ice and welcoming you to 2024, the Year of Your Boards. Let's talk about a high-yield wintery EM topic to kick off the year!Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 207. Frostbite & chill? January 8th, 2024. Accessed [date].
Let's ring in the New Year's with a rapid fire of high yield cardiac board pearls!Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 206. Rapid Holiday Board Blitz. January 2nd, 2024. Accessed [date].
Time to jump into the holiday spirit by talking about bleeding trauma patients. Practical, real-world knowledge for ALL!Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 205. Bleeding traumas and ghost riding. December 18th, 2023. Accessed [date].
This may come as a surprise to you, but whole body MRIs don't help in this condition. What's more surprising is that ESR is more helpful than MRI here. What? Listen and let's talk temporal arteritis- an uncommon, scary cause of headaches.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 204. Temporal Arteritis and Whole Body MRI. December 12th, 2023. Accessed [date].
What if we told you the biggest killer of dialysis patients wasn't hyperkalemia? What that blow your mind? Wait until we talk about Santa...Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 203. Dialysis Emergencies: No, not hyperK. December 4th, 2023. Accessed [date].
Ah Thanksgiving. A time of gratitude, food, and competitive American football. Let's review some high yield aspects of rib fractures and the most simplified approach you will ever hear.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 202. Rib fractures: T-giving football. November 20th, 2023. Accessed [date].
Iltifat and Blake are reunited for an epic camping trip in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Let's talk about a classic protozoan infection, and key incorrect answer choices when it comes to diarrheal illness.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 201. Giardia: bring extra pants. November 14th, 2023. Accessed [date].
It wasn't our idea to blame the French. That was some Italian's idea. Let's talk about syphilis. This high yield condition will NEVER leave boards.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 200. Syphilis, or the French disease. November 6th, 2023. Accessed [date].
Not many things are scarier than a sick child... In the Spirit of Halloween let's cover Pediatric Sepsis- the tricks of the trade and how to not miss infections, as well as what to know for the test.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 199. Peds Sepsis: Nightmare on Epi Street. October 30th, 2023. Accessed [date].
This is Part 3 of a bonus session on CAN'T MISS derm pathology. Let's talk scary rashes that should NOT just "follow up in clinic".Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here:emboardbombs.com/interactive-question-bank/Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 198. Just derm follow-up right? JK. October 26th, 2023. Accessed [date].
We're going "full nerd" into the secret scene of renaissance fairs... and you thought carnivals were bad. Let's cover a rare condition that's more common than you think!Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here:emboardbombs.com/interactive-question-bank/Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena 197. Adrenal Crisis...at the Renaissance Fair. October 23th, 2023. Accessed [date].
Another bonus episode as we march into board season! We want to showcase our Rapid Bombs Podcast, plus these quick pearls for a classic skin pathology.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here. emboardbombs.com/interactive-question-bank/Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 196. SSSS…Say it five times fast please. October 19th, 2023. Accessed [date].
Stevens Johnson. You must be a pretty bad dude to be named after this condition...Let's talk about this dermatologic nightmare that might be the only way to get a dermatologist to come to the hospital after hours.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.emboardbombs.com/interactive-question-bank/Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 195. Stevens Johnson Syndrome. October 16th, 2023. Accessed [date].
We're talking about some CLASSIC rashes on this bonus episode. This is a sneak peak into the Rapid Bombs Podcast and all the juicy pearls you get from this interactive question bank.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.www.emboardbombs.com/interactive-question-bank/Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. 194. Skin Rash Mashup. October 12th, 2023. Accessed [date].
If there was an option of taking boards or just doing a spelling bee and correct pronunciation on all the anticoagulant drugs, which one would be easier? Let's quickly review this high yield subject and common ED scenario.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.emboardbombs.com/interactive-question-bank/ Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 193. Anticoag reversal: try spelling these drugs. October 8th, 2023. Accessed [date]. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/193-anticoag-reversal-try-spelling-these-drugs/
Anemic? Low platelets? Sick looking? Order the Schmear! Wait, smear. Let's talk about hemolytic anemia and a classic, rare, but "can't-miss" diagnosis!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. 192. Schistocytes and Schmears. October 2nd, 2023. Accessed [date].
Like pork? May want to set down your BBQ sandwich before listening to this episode. Let’s talk about a rare diagnosis and a great differential for brain masses.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. 191. BBQ and Brain masses. September 25th, 2023. Accessed [date].
Enjoy going to chiropractors to get your back and neck cracked? Listen to this episode first. Let’s talk about a scary, uncommon cause of stroke in young people.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. 190. Cranial Artery dissection and Boba tea. September 18th, 2023. Accessed [date].
We promise this isn't clickbait. Hospital administrators take note. We're covering what's important in sepsis care. Take a guess what we won't be covering.... It begins with an L and ends in -actate.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. 189. Sepsis: burn the stopwatches. September 11th, 2023. Accessed [date].
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]
Call Goose and Maverick. We’re diving into the Danger Zone to cover RPAs. These sneaky infections can really cause serious morbidity and mortality. Don’t miss this on the exam!
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; Hussain, Iltifat. Episode 179. Retropharyngeal abscess and Top Gun. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/179-retropharyngeal-abscess-and-top-gun. June 12th, 2023. Accessed [date]
Things are so crazy on TikTok now they are running out of challenges. time to recycle old ones? Enter the Tide pod challenge. Let’s talk eye irrigation and this critically tested vision emergency. 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 178. Eye Irrigation and tide pod challenge (yes, its back!). https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/178-eye-irrigation-and-tide-pod-challenge-yes-its-back. May 30th, 2023. Accessed [date]
Marlena and Iltifat are LIVE from SAEM’23. This is their recording from the conference. We cover all wrist fractures, what you need to know, how to manage, and why you almost never need to consult Orthopedics.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com.
Lemierre’s Syndrome? Sacrébleu! This is a nasty, rare complication of pharyngitis, but it’s much more common than Rheumatic fever. Let’s nail the diagnosis and treatment on this nasty F. necrophorum infection.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 176. Lemierre's syndrome: Mon Dieu! May 15th, 2023. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/176-lemierres-syndrome-mon-dieu. Accessed [date]
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]
Do you even life bro? Clearly not. Iron supplements are all the rage (jk, they are awful to take). Unfortunately they are often accidentally ingested by children as they are brightly colored and sugar-coated. Let’s talk iron toxicity, its presentation, 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; Husain, Iltifat. Episode 170. Do you even lift bro? March 19th, 2023. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/170-iron-toxicity-do-you-even-lift-bro. 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.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]
Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com.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]
Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com.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]
Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com.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.
Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com.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]
Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com.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]
Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com.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]
Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com.He’s backkkkkkkkkk! If you missed seeing lots of flu, you’re in luck. In this episode, Shad Baab joins Iltifat and talks about viral testing, post-flu complications, and of course, simplifying tamiflu.Cite this podcast as: Husain, Iltifat; Baab, Shad. Episode 159. Influenza: “did you miss me?”. January 9th, 2023. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/159-influenza-did-you-miss-me. 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.No we aren’t talking about chest pain. We are kicking off the new year strong with a quick review of all you need to know about Ludwig’s for the test and clinical practice. Buckle up for an airway disaster in the making.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. Episode 158: Ludwig’s Angina: when a tooth can kill. January, 1, 2023. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/158-ludwigs-angina-toothache-from-hell. 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.Happy Holidays and New Year’s to our listeners! Thank you for what you do for your patients each day. We appreciate you listening. We decided to re-publish one of our most popular episodes from 2022 as a throw-back. Enjoy the talk on Alcohol Withdrawal (#relevant for New Year’s).Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. Episode 157. Alcohol Withdrawal: What are you doing New Year’s Eve? December 26th, 2022. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/157-alcohol-withdrawal-what-are-you-doing-new-years-eve. 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.It lives in our nightmares. On this special holiday episode, Blake and Iltifat share the pearls and pitfalls of aortic dissection presentation, diagnosis, and management. You won't want to miss this high yield year's end conclusion.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. Episode 156. Aortic Dissection: on a tear. December 19th, 2022. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/156-aortic-dissection-on-a-tear. 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.Is your ED crowded? Sick of the RSV? Let’s review with an expert Pediatric EM specialist and our Lead Editor on PEM, Dr. Shad Baab! We will set you straight.
Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com.We have a lot to talk about on this podcast, but we’re going to focus on Number 2. hehe. We have plenty more jokes where that came from! Iltifat, Blake, and Marlena chat about C diff, the scary, test-relevant antibiotic resistant bug that can cause some scary colitis. We tell you what you need to know!Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. Episode 154. C diff Colitis: bring the rain boots. December 5th, 2022. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/154-c-diff-colitis-bring-your-rainboats. 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.Face it, its broken. Your face that is. This epic podcast covers the major facial fractures, when to call a surgeon, and who needs to be seen in emergently in the ED vs outpatient. This is perfect for boards and clinical practice. Oh, and please don’t call for plastic surgery consult on nasal bridge fractures.Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. Episode 153. Face it, its broken. November 18th, 2022. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/153-face-it-its-broken. Accessed [date]
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What lurks beneath? Scary, scary infections. Time to change the way you think about Nec/Fas! Sobering stats, key pitfalls, but some really great learning points on this episode.
Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. Episode 152. Necrotizing Fasciitis: Terror Underneath. November 13th, 2022. Accessed [date]
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Marlena joins us again, but to NOT talk about parasites. Don't worry. Its time to cover an absolute classic women's health pathology, one of the top 10 can't-miss-diagnoses in the ED. We cover risks, presentation, diagnosis, and management.
Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. Episode 151: Ectopic Pregnancy: Ticking Timebomb. October 24th, 2022. Accessed [date].
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Iltifat and Blake tackle this ACEP PEER Board Question on Rhabdomyolysis and simplify this disease into just 2 critical management pearls. It doesn't have to be so complicated... Oh, and mannitol and furosemide aren't part of it in case you were wondering.
Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat. Episode 150: Rhabdomyolysis: it doesn’t have to be complicated. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/150-rhabdomyolysis-it-doesnt-have-to-be-complicated. October 17th, 2022. 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.
2 episodes in ONE WEEK! You’d think its a gift… until you listen to this one. You thought the last episode was bad? Anal pruritus, tape test, and ACEP22. Someone has to cover this stuff, I guess its going to be us. #bluecollarpodcast.
Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. Episode 149: BONUS at ACEP22! More pinworms…more nightmares. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/149-bonus-at-acep22-more-pinwormsmore-nightmares October 7th, 2022. Accessed [date]
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We are LIVE at ACEP22 and decided to pick a pretty gross topic, because... why not? Warning: don't listen to this while eating, and if you sense and itch coming on... go wash your hands first (you'll see).
Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Husain, Iltifat; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. Episode 148: Live from ACEP22! Pin the worm on the donkey. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/148-live-from-acep22-pin-the-worm-on-the-donkey October 3rd, 2022. 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.
Hide your kids or hide your bleach. Let's talk about a classic tox presentation this week!
Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. Episode 147: Caustic Ingestions: hide your kids, hide your bleach. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/147-caustic-ingestions-hide-your-kids-hide-your-bleach. September 18th, 2022. 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.
Have you heard of Goody’s or BC powder? Can you guess how much NSAIDs are in each packet!? Its a wonder how few people get GI bleeds when you read the label on these OTC meds. Let’s talk UGIB, diagnosis, management, and pearls and pitfalls.
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We’re about to drop the easiest, coolest way to remember drugs that prolong QT! Have a quick listen to this short episode. Many thanks to Dr. O’Brien for her expertise.
Cite this podcast as: Husain, I. Episode 145 Prolonged QT with Dr. O’Brien. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/145-prolonged-qt-with-dr-brien, July 25, 2022. Accessed [date]
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Iltifat Husain and Blake Briggs team up in the wilderness to deliver content on anticholinergic poisoning LIVE from Linville Gorge, a National Forest wilderness area in North Carolina. Name a single EM podcast that records LIVE from a campfire. Go ahead, we’re waiting…
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Anytime you can talk about Sudden Sniffing Death Death Syndrome is an intriguing day. Also, we cover some ASMR. Let’s talk hydrocarbons- presentation, what you need to look out for, and how to manage these potentially very sick patients.
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Do we love our subscribers and listeners? Absolutely. Do we like to release cool bonus content for them to be better physicians? Yes of course. Let’s dive in to the details on all you need to know with acute gout therapies in <10 minutes.
Cite this podcast as: Briggs, B. Episode 142 Bonus Bomb! Acute Gout Therapies. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/142-bonus-bomb-acute-gout-therapy. June 13, 2022. 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.
Long ago, it was called the "rich man's plague" because it was associated with extravagant indulgence of food and drink. Sure, those demographics have changed nowadays, but its a catchy name that turns heads and gets you hooked to listen! So let’s go!
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TB or not TB? Well let’s not hope not, but either way massive hemoptysis is NO FUN! Let’s talk critical care airway management here, what test you MUST do in the ED, and how to reduce bleeding.
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What’s worse than Winter Is Coming? Thyroid Storm of course! Let’s cover this awesome ACEP PEER Review question and tackle the most dramatic endocrine problem- its presentation, diagnosis, and most importantly, the order of medications you give.
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Abstract abdominal pain complaint, no good diagnostic test, unreliable presentation. Sounds like the perfect storm for a tricky diagnosis. Let’s talk presentation, diagnosis, pitfalls, and management of PID.
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Abstract abdominal pain complaint, no good diagnostic test, unreliable presentation. Sounds like the perfect storm for a tricky diagnosis. Let’s talk presentation, diagnosis, pitfalls, and management of PID.
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Why doesn’t a BMP or CMP come with a magnesium level? And who do you order these magnesiums on? Let’s talk about how hypomagnesemia is more hidden than you think…
Cite this podcast as: Husain, I. Episode 136 Hidden Magnesemia with Dr. O’Brien. April 25, 2022. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/136-hidden-hypomagnesemia-with-dr-obrien. Accessed [date]
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If you could invent a drug that caused the biggest constellation of bad juju... it would already be invented because it's called a TCA. These are scary overdoses. Let's talk about presentation, diagnoses, and management of TCA toxicity.
Cite this podcast as: Briggs, B. Episode 135 TCA toxicity – Narrow Windows. April 18, 2022. https://www.emboardbombs.com/podcasts/135-tca-overdose-narrow-windows. Accessed [date]
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Dr. O’Brien joins us again this week to change the way you think about abdominal pain. This podcast isn’t very board relevant, but who cares. Clinical practice changing? Yep you betcha.
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We promote this awesome ACEP PeerCert question about the Ottawa SAH Rule. We love our friends up on the other side of our Northern Border, and really enjoy digging into the high yield aspects of how to not miss SAH!
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Don’t be too salty. Lithium can cause quite the battery of problems so let’s review them while you recharge for your next shift. See what we did there?
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One vasopressor to rule them all! Let’s break down this ACEP PEER question that tells us what the ultimate pressor is in certain patients.
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When you go to the Grand Canyon, our advice is to not bring a 10 foot-long selfie stick…you don’t want to fall victim to nature’s most frightful weather effect. Let’s break down this ACEP PEER question for your boards!
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Harry Potter might have saved the world, but all Quidditch players have to retire eventually right?? Or else you end up with a spontaneous pneumothorax...Let's talk all about this classic diagnosis.
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Welcome to EM Board Bombs Happy Hour. Let’s talk smoke and mirrors in anaphylaxis, why its critical to concentrate on only one treatment that helps these patients, and how to make a dirty Epi drip. An action-packed episode covering all you need to know about anaphylaxis in 19 minutes.
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This episode we are jumping into the Holiday Season and New Year with everything you need to know about C-spine injuries. We know this is a slightly longer episode than usual for us at EMBB, but we think this one is a New Year’s Special.
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Why does America still use Fahrenheit? We don’t know, and we are starting to get upset .Let’s review some hypothermia pearls, from ACEP’s PEERCert Q bank!
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Ever get the feeling we live on a yellow submarine? When we’re trapped in the ED with wait times >8 hours, we feel it… Let’s talk digoxin toxicity, perhaps the most classic toxidrome ever told.
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So who else has brought in doughnuts for a shift before? We all have. Lifetime risk of NSTEMI? Let’s not think about it…. Instead, let’s talk about how to never miss atypical acute coronary syndrome.
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We’ve all had this problem before: trying to explain the difference between a fracture and a break is....Well don’t worry, we solve that problem in this podcast! Let’s cover the high yield portions of open fractures, their management, grading scales, and antibiotic selection.
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We're with everyone in spirit at #ACEP21, but someone had to work in the ED while everyone was in Boston! Let's talk uterine bleeding, a commonly seen, but improperly treated, problem.
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They say the craving for Taco Bell worsens after midnight…. while this might be true, we cannot say for sure if Taco Bell is associated with higher rates of cholecystitis. What we CAN tell you is how to not miss this question on the boards. ACEP PeerCert and EM Board Bombs join forces on this one.
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They say you can't pick your friends but you can pick their noses- wait, that's just wrong! Let's pick the pearls (hehe) of presentation, diagnosis, and management of epistaxis.
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Time for a magic trick. What causes headache, vision changes, hemiplegia, vomiting, and even abdominal pain?? Migraines. Really? Let’s talk about the greatest neurologic mimicker- how to treat them, and which ones need further workup.
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Load the shotgun. Time to talk about a disease that is hard to diagnose, and you'll find yourself firing off so many labs it's difficult to keep track. Time to set the record straight with myocarditis, a potentially very scary cause of heart failure.
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July just ended, so we figured it's the right time for some quick, distilled advice for early 4th years, new residents, and even new attendings. Yeah we know its not board prep, but dont @ us.
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"Everybody counts or nobody counts". The motto of Harry Bosch is strong in this episode as we discuss how to best manage patients with opioid overdose in the ED. How to best approach these patients and promote staff and patient safety, and how to recognize opioid overdose.
Shoutout to Project Lazarus in North Carolina- a nonprofit who promotes training, education, community outreach, and Naloxone kits in their region thats hard hit by the epidemic.
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This week Iltifat and Blake are reunited in Alabama on the Bayou. When faced with kayaking, camping, and gators, it’s time for us to review myths and proper treat drowning and submersion injuries.
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All aboard the TRALI, its time for TACO Tuesday. Wow how often can you fit the entirety of our podcast in one catchy sentence?? Let’s dig into these commonly tested transfusion reactions.
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Sometimes when a shift gets tough you just need to saddle up and make a diagnosis…. funny enough saddle PE’s are quite rare…. so let’s dispel the myths and cover what you NEED to know about PEs.
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We’re bringing you some incredible examples from our latest interactive EM Board Bombs podcast. It’s been over 2 years… time to rehash some important pieces of compartment syndrome. "The more you know."
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If this were a spelling bee we would definitely flunk this word. So let's focus instead on how to not flunk and miss the diagnosis. let's talk all you need to know about this classic pediatric disease.
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Can we really cover Meckel’s diverticulum in 4 minutes. Well it helps when you don’t need to know that much about it. Let us tell you what you need to know!
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Will you be one of the <10% of people who gets this question right?? Unless you use EM Rapid Bombs, we don't think so...
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Vertigo strikes back! You thought you heard the last of this confusing topic. Dr. Peter Johns joins us from Canada to put an end to our confusion on vertigo. You don’t want to miss this brilliant guest episode which will change the way you study and learn vertigo complaints.
Dr. Peter Johns YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIt8uVPEbrNXA9dRwQrzdGg
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“Looks like this time… Smoking kills” YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH [Cue CSI Miami music]. This episode will have you rolling on the floor laughing, as well as learning how scary AAAs are. Quite a combo of emotions.
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We've always been told to open a book to learn more... well its time to close some books to save lives. Oh and don't rock the pelvis! The GOAT, Dr. Mary Claire O'Brien joins us to tell you ALL what you need to know about pelvic fractures.
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Let's just say some fevers are quite rough. Here's one that's worse than COVID-19 probably...
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What do bent inner tubes and coffee beans have in common? Well apparently they are things that a volvulus looks like. If you turn your head to the side and squint your eyes while looking at it... Let's talk presentations and basics of board management of these patients!
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The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of STEMI. Coming to a theater near you... The Widowmaker. We bring you the best, high yield info about STEMI, all in 20 minutes- Join us for a shootout at the OK Coronary.
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On this episode collaboration with ACEP PEER IX, we cover high yield must-know info for tamponade. We also try to sound smart saying electrical altering multiple times.
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We team up with the team from EM Over Easy to deliver a 2 part episode with some board nuggets on ICH. These guys are awesome so check out their content. Part 1 can be viewed on their website here. Part 1: emovereasy.com/2021/02/21/clinical-grind-not-a-regular-headache
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"He's more machine than man now" -Obi-Wan Kenobi when talking about LVADs. Do you know what Darth Vader, Randy Travis, and Dick Cheney have in common? They all have LVADs. Its time to stop being afraid of LVADs- let's cover the basic steps fo managing these patients, both for the boards and in life.
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Do you believe in the Yeti? Bigfoot? Sasquatch? Those might be easier to find than mesenteric ischemia. Without CTA, good luck finding this on the abdominal exam or labs (newsflash: you won't).
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In the healthcare system, using an amylase to look for pancreatitis is considered especially heinous. The dedicated physicians who investigate these vicious diagnostic errors are members of an elite squad known as EM Board Bombs. These are their stories (dun, dun).
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An elderly female was run over by a reindeer, walking home from family's house X-mas eve. Arrives with acute low back pain that is reproducible. ICD-10 code above. Let's tackle a difficult, common ED topic to finish off 2020. So much high yield info, so take a listen and curl up next to the fireplace.
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"Risin' up to the challenge of iritis" You know we here at EMBB hate eye complaints. In the spirit of the Holiday season Iltifat and Blake discuss why you need to recognize Iritis and catch some easy points on the test. Also, a life pearl on why we don't normally start topical steroids...
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"Guess who's back, back again Staph's back, tell a friend Guess who's back, guess who's back? Guess who's back, guess who's back? Guess who's back?" This week we chat about a classic- septic arthritis. Eminem agrees, Staphylococcus is back and causing problems for joints everywhere.
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We enjoy a classic Beatles hit as much as anyone, but does anyone REALLY know how to approach testicular torsion? It's not as easy as once thought, and it's time to bust some myths.
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We cover so many board pearls in this episode its insane. We're saving your life on boards and then you can save a patient's life by catching HIV!
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"To be pericarditis, or not to be pericarditis, that is the question..." Let's hit Pericarditis in this awesome podcast! What do you do with these patients? Send them home or admit? We'll tell you what you need to know.
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Who doesn't love Indiana Jones? Greatest Action Hero of all time, not too different from today's ER docs right? Let's talk burst fractures, chance fractures, and lame TP fractures in this short episode.
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Clever puns aside, we have a jam-packed episode talking about Chipotle and all things angioedema. We go through the causes, types, and treatment of each. Watch that airway!
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We already forgot. Is it Ophthalmology or opthalmology. Darn that extra h! Let's have a quick chat about ocular foreign bodies and the proper order of an eye exam.
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"When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie That's amore!" -Dean Martin "When the ground hits your arm like a big ole FOOSH, that's Galeaazi!"... or Monteggia? Not sure which one? Listen to the podcast. Pull up a chair and grab some spaghetti, these two Italian fracture names you must know for the boards!
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Launching fireworks and dropping knowledge bombs is all fun and games... until someone ruptures an eardrum. Let's review blast injuries for the boards!
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What would you do for the Gamer's Gatorade (aka Mountain Dew)? How about crushing cans to get tetanus... Sure why not. This episode we cover how nasty tetanus is, and the correct immunization schedule you should follow in the ED.
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This week we cover puncture wounds of all shapes and sizes. ABX, marine or dry land puncture wounds, Staph vs Pseudomonas. We also discuss why moist is a horrible word.
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Avoid the goose! Listen to this podcast and learn the correct ways to confirm tube placement. Join us for another exciting PEER/ACEP & EMBB collab episode!
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Remember Karate Kid? We give you a great way to remember how to treat anal fissures on this PEER/ACEP Collab. Also Iltifat Husain goes on a huge rant. Thanks to PEER for the great question!
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There are a lot of scary movies, not one of them covers an EM Physician's worst fear: congenital heart disease. Covering congenital heart disease sucks for boards, but its horrifying in real life when faced with a sick looking child. Dr. Crick Watkins, Peds/EM specialist, joins us to dispel fear and guide us to better understanding.
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It's a Collab! ACEP PEER Review and EM Board Bombs have teamed up to deliver the best of board studying and knowledge bombs. We talk about bugs and drugs today with Acute Chest Syndrome, a classic Sickle Cell Disease question. Join us for this jam-packed episode. We talk Adele, mycoplasma, asplenia, Vosyn, and PEER ACEP in <12 minutes. Wow.
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Dr. Travis Smith from Jacksonville ED joins us to talk everyone's favorite complaint (not): vertigo. We highlight the recent handout he helped write. We talk common pitfalls, why CT sucks, and peripheral vs central. We also talk about what questions you should NOT be asking. We wish we were at a U2 concert...
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A deadly cause of headache... We talk some serious movie references here while dropping bombs about SAH, its causes, diagnosis, and management. What about BP in SAH? No one knows, but we'll try... "Come with us if you want to live, er, pass boards."
Copyright Terminator 1984, Terminator Salvation 2009
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Staying healthy during quarantine? How about mixing ketodiet with valproate? That'll definitely be trending... Join us for <17 minutes of awesome knowledge bombs on a rare, but classic board topic.
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We take a break from boards this week to talk about COVID-19. We want you as frontline providers to know whats true and false and we want to dispel the myths and various clickbait thats circling the internet. Join us for a special episode and our hearts go out to those on the frontline in battle. #holdtheline
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This week we are honored to have Dr. Mary Claire O'Brien, a legendary EM physician with 35 years of clinical and academic experience. This special episode is 30 minutes of high yield info on appendicitis. We bet you will learn something new about Appy's or your money back.
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Iltifat and Blake and join us for a week of 90% non-medical rambling. We take a break from the action to drop a note about nitroprusside and talk about Chris Nolan movies, recruiting a new team member, and why elves make for bad employees.
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Iltifat and Blake are hitting the big screen this week. Chris Nolan is the director (we call him Chris since we're tight). We've already been nominated for 2 Oscars for best voice actor and medical entertainment. We are the runner up for the most bad jokes. Let's talk pulm edema and why everyone is screwing up this management strategy.
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Its Blake on his own as Iltifat goes abroad. We talk cereal, Dr. Boerhaave, and the rare esophageal perforation condition that is high mortality and high yield for boards. We cover causes, presentations, and diagnosis.
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How can we top last 2 weeks' content? Not talk about the eye. Well guess what we're going to do... Its the bloody eye after all. Let's nail down this weirdly popular board topic.
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Welcome to Storytime with Blake and Ilifat. Today we discuss why Guillain-Barre-Strohl is the correct name of this CLASSIC board pathology. We hit presentation, diagnosis, and airway management. All board relevant. Let's conquer.
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"It's time like these you learn to sneeze again" -Flu Fighters (lesser known band). There's a reason Iltifat and Blake don't write music and instead make cheesy podcasts, including this NPR-themed one. Listen and learn what you NEED to know for Influenza and boards. Sadly the boards love Tamiflu, so deal with it and we'll tell you how.
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Chestnuts roasting on an open fire... or is it the smell of bitter almonds? On this extra packed outrageous episode we cover CO and Cyanide- their presentations, diagnoses, and treatment. Just in time for winter. Listen to us by the crackling fireplace (just make sure its not a wood stove).
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Bayer is not our sponsor, but for this episode that's probably a good thing. ASA OD is uncommon but deadly, and the management is classically high yield for EM physicians. Let's talk presentation, pathology, antidotes, and why intubating is a horrible idea- so horrible we will come find you and lock up your Mac blade.
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Who know something so tiny could be so threatening. These are a favorite of ours because we get to bring out the ole Bovie, what EM doc doesn't enjoy cauterizing nailbeds? Are we getting ahead of ourselves again? ...#sorrynotsorry. Let's talk distal nail injuries, when to trephinate or remove the nail, and when to splint or call a surgeon.
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Tick Season might be ending but the boards don't care! We need to talk about why Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever occurs more in the Southeast US rather than the Rocky Mountains. Wait...say what? Special Guest is Matrix master Chase Countryman (aka Neo), from the EMBB crew. He's here to drop some bombs as well and why you shouldn't keep ticks as pets.
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Lasagna or endocarditis? Its a tough question, they both look so similar. Yum. Iltifat and Blake have an action-packed episode covering a smoldering topic. Endocarditis- the presentation, diagnosis, myths, and why CT head and chest aren't a bad idea ever.
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Who loves diagnosing uncommon conditions without great imaging tests? We don't. So we did a podcast instead. Torsion might be one of the most elusive abdominal diagnoses out there. We cover what you NEED to know, both clinically and for boards.
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Blake is going to England, Iltifat is going to shift. Which one sounds better? Its a rapid board bomb for a SLOW topic, Myxedema Coma. High mortality and high yield for boards. Know how to act fast on these sluggish patients.
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They say love can hurt sometimes... you know what else hurts? Gonorrhea. And it can also cause bad septic arthritis that is painful to learn for boards and life. Let's give you the run down on some life advice and a high yield board topic in <13 minutes. We talk, presentations, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Football, basketball, baseball and definitely poker are all exciting athletic sports. Working out can be healthy... but much like bodybuilding, too big is too big, bro. HOCM is the most common cause of sudden death in Americans <40, so let's talk about this classic board topic! We’ll cover ALL you need to know. Also shout out to Lavar Burton... listen and you'll see.
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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?
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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...
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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!
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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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Who doesn't love dinosaurs!? We tackle the rest of all those "C named" problems of the gallbladder, specifically Choledocholithiasis and Cholangitis. How to diagnose, complications, management in the ED, and ultimate Dispos. Also credit to our advertiser: Bilitonin.
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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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Wood stoves kill. We expose this ugly truth along with why American Lit majors always get CO poisoning on tests. Let’s talk CO, hyperbaric, and when to do it.
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Winter storm got you shivering? Let’s defrost you with a “hot” board topic that is SURE to come up. We discuss hypothermia, diagnosis, approach to rewarming, EKG and lab findings, and complications.
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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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We discuss a complex topic and make sure its under 17 minutes. Methanol, Ethylene glycol. How to catch it, how to diagnose it, and how to treat it! Siri makes a guest appearance.
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Blake discusses everything you need to know about seasonal Influenza. Do we do the flu swab? What’s the deal with boards and Tamiflu? Let’s find out in this fireside chat sure to make FDR proud.
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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.
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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.
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We’re not gonna sugarcoat it. We are going to hit DKA and HHS hard- all the epidemiology, presentation pearls, and diagnoses as well as complications. Thanks to Mountaineerdoc (Dr. Jimmy Scheidler) for the request!
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We discuss the high yield principles of urethral trauma, breaking down the types of injury, myths, and board relevant diagnostic steps. Beware to all men listening.
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We discuss the ultra-high yield blast injuries- their presentations, epidemiology, and injury patterns on boards. We make this one stick!
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We talk about Acute Chest- epidemiology, common bugs, what antibiotics to give, the diagnostic workup, and when the heck to think about exchange transfusions. Shoutout to Ikram Irfanullah, MS4 for writing the stem!
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Iltifat shares a hilarious story from work and we discuss ICD’s and VT.
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On this episode we talk about how Billy Joel music is associated with VT. No joke. We also talk about how to treat VT.
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Today Blake is all by himself to handle a subscriber’s question on bleeding trachs. He also rambles about useless information everyone should know.
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Today we freak everyone out about the highly dangerous high pressure injuries, how the physical exam is not helpful, the prognosis, and complication rates. Should be terrifying.
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State fairs are fun…but not for your gallbladder. We cover biliary colic, cholecystitis, emphysematous cholecystitis, HIDA vs US, and complications. We even had time to breathe.
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Today we discuss Lyme Disease, why doxycycline is our favorite antibiotic, #blessed. You can even give it to kids (shocker!).
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The Epic Clash between the two Crystalloids- NS vs LR. We bring you the rundown and why we belong to the House of Ringers.
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Struggling with pediatric EKGs? Great- we hate 'em too. Let's tidy up some of those myths and what to look for!
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Lebron vs Kobe? Don't bother asking Iltifat. Any bad layup can cause a shoulder dislocation. We discuss the presentation, epidemiology, diagnosis, and complications of these common dislocations.
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Today we cover the FAST exam. All those stats you hate about it, why we do it, and the particular board-relevant topics you'd encounter.
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Today we learn all about board-relevant snake bites. What to do before the hospital, when to observe, when to treat, and why Australia is the most dangerous place in the world.
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We discuss this short little pearl on a common board question: What you have to do when someone needs meningitis prophylaxis. Also making an appearance is Lion King and awkward teenagers.
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Join us for a rapid Bonus Bomb as a thank you to all our subscribers. This is awesome, non-board relevant trivia that might come in handy one day on the golf course, hiking, or if you just have bad luck.
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The classic lightning strike ED patient. We discuss paths of least resistance, why German is an aggressive language, and what the hell keraunoparalysis is.
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Here we talk about Camel City (#reppin' the hometown), COPD exacerbation complications and causes, Gold Criteria, and when to give Antibiotics and steroids. Whew, needless to say its a jam-packed episode.
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Nothing a little soap suds can fix right? Wrong. Time to rely on modern medicine AKA antibiotics. Mad Max and Gustillo teach us some things about open fractures. Great movie btw.
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In a world where patients get hot, its up to us to tactically place ice packs in strategic locations to stop heat stroke. Or dunk them in a bath.
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The pulses wither, clinging to the last piece of intima, explodes into hemorrhage That was our (first and last) attempt at an aortic dissection haiku.
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Status Epilepticus, a lesser known Harry Potter spell, can be easily treated by applying MITTENs...really we promise this is relevant, just trust us.
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Got a loose pelvis? We have just the fix- a high tech... blanket. We discuss pelvic trauma initial assessment, sheeting, and likely triage- but to where???
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So many myths about Special K, the drug and the cereal. We will dispel myths about one of them... your turn to guess.
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What's the most important first step in managing a patient with a warfarin-induced head bleed? Not Louis Vitton you may say....
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Did you take your B12 today? You will now. Vitamins, smoke inhalation, and how to identify this rare condition but classic tox question.
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Striking bone in order to save someone's life takes effort, skillz, and a decent drill. Let's cover the comprehensive board-relevant info.
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New to hit the theatres this fall: a resident who takes holding in-line stabilization just one. step. too. far. Let's cover c spine and intubating. How can it be done??? Is it really necessary? For boards it is.
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Dr. Lisfranc, Napoleon, Falling from horses, Orthopedic surgery, and other really French-y things.
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The Scaphoid. A troublesome bone. It likes to fracture and not tell anyone about it. How to not miss it on the physical exam, and what exam skills are helpful. To splint or not to splint?
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Kanavel? Who is this guy? Apparently he matters for boards and for tenosynovitis, which apparently a nasty infection.
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Recognizing anaphylaxis is not always obvious. What if we told you normal BP doesn't exclude it? We present a tricky board question that tests the clinician's ability to identify the presentation and differentiate correct treatment.
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High yield but rare, we hit what you need to know to ace it on the boards- the delta pressure, the presentation, and the management, as it relates to those tricky multiple choice questions!