EM Board Bombs

How do you treat asymptomatic hypertension in the ED? When is it urgent? Emergent? We break down what you need to know, myths, and what really matters. 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, Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 252. High blood pressure: will your head explode? March 3rd, 2025. Accessed [date].

Boost your EM knowledge with high-yield, rapid pearls! In this episode, we cover life-saving tips for thyroid storm, beta-blocker overdose, heat stroke, SAH, and Ludwig's— all in under 10 minutes. Perfect for EM boards or quick clinical refresher. 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. 251. High-yield pearls blitz. February 10th, 2025. Accessed [date].

Breathtaking performances at the Grammy's this year. Speaking of breathtaking, let's talk TB! 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, Wosiki-Kuhn, Marlena. 250. This is Tuberculosis- ain't no hold 'em. February 10th, 2025. Accessed [date].

You intubate... and then your patient codes. What did you do wrong? When is "ABC" the wrong order? Let's dive into this nuanced topic in critical care. 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. 249. Clean kill: how intubation kills your pt. February 2nd, 2024. Accessed [date].

Can you imagine how efficient the world would be without TikTok? Maybe we would be better at learning neonatal jaundice. Time to summarize a classic neonatal emergency! 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; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 248. Neonatal Jaundice & TikTok. January 27th, 2024. Accessed [date].

Live from New Orleans! We're telling you the ultimate secret to managing back pain in the ED. You'll never guess what works the best to treat acute low back pain (and you might be disappointed to hear it- let's be real!). 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. 247. Back Pain in the Big Easy. January 20th, 2025. Accessed [date].

If you can spell it, that's better than most! Let's quickly dispel the myths surrounding this pathology and what you need to know to manage it. 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. 246. Hyperemesis Gravidarum. January 13th, 2024. Accessed [date].

We're starting off the year strong with a quick review of the 4 major types of shock and your approach to each one. 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. 245. Shock types in 15 minutes. January 6th, 2024. Accessed [date].

Ho ho hold still! Let's talk about the 3 major complications that can happen with procedural sedation in the ED. All is Calm, Until It's Not. 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. 244. Sleigh the Complications: Sedation pitfalls. December 23th, 2024. Accessed [date].

Who needs a sleep medicine fellowship when you can perform procedural sedations as an EM physician? Let's cover fundamental tips and tricks of this core competency of EM! 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. 243. Enter Sandman: procedural sedation. December 15th, 2024. Accessed [date].

Don't let this condition blindside you... TikTok challengers beware! This is a classic eye pathology that you must respond to in MINUTES. 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. 242. Glaucoma and TikTok Sun stare challenge. December 8th, 2024. Accessed [date].

You've survived Thanksgiving, now survive managing a pediatric airway obstruction by foreign body. This case will make you wish your in-laws came back to visit for Christmas. 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. 241. Great Stuffing Choke: Peds Airway Obstruction. December 1st, 2024. Accessed [date].

We have a short attention span in the ED….so it's okay to defer hyponatremia to the real nerds (psst internal medicine). But there are a few indications when we need to jump into action to save the day. 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. 240. A Salty Solution: SCARY Hyponatremia. November 25th, 2024. Accessed [date].

We're seeing a lot of "bespoke" things lately... but there's only one true bespoke cure for Torsades. Let's cover this HARD board-style question. 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. 239. Torsades & Charcuterie. November 18th, 2024. Accessed [date].

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 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 miss 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. 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].