Emergency Medicine Board Bombs

Master the first 5 minutes of managing a hypotensive patient. Learn how to rapidly identify shock types, apply the RUSH exam, and stabilize critically ill patients in the ED. 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. 256. Shock and Hypotensive? Do this FIRST. May 11th, 2025. Accessed [date]. Check out our Youtube channel!

Let's tackle an oral boards-style EM case. Watch Blake as he is quizzed by Iltifat on the fly. Learn high-yield strategies, pitfalls, and what examiners expect on the EM Oral Boards.

Explore the dangers of scorpion envenomation in this thrilling LIVE-recorded episode from Death Valley, CA. This is an episode you’ll want to watch- the video shots of Death Vally are INCREDIBLE. Check us out on Youtube, Instagram, or TikTok. Learn key emergency medicine pearls and treatment strategies for your next shift.

Measles is making a comeback! Learn how to recognize key symptoms, prevent misdiagnosis, and manage MMR infections in the emergency department. Stay prepared for this highly contagious disease. 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. 253. Measles in the ER: one clue you cant ignore! March 16th, 2025. Accessed [date].

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].