Emergency Medicine Board Bombs

293. Testicular Torsion and Tension Pneumothorax: Treat Before Imaging

Testicular torsion and tension pneumothorax are two classic emergency medicine diagnoses where waiting for another test can cause harm. In this Immediate Action episode,

292. VT vs SVT With Aberrancy: Stop Debating Wide-Complex Tachycardia?

VT vs SVT with aberrancy is one of the classic EKG debates in emergency medicine...but honestly the debate itself is the problem. In this episode, we simplify the approac

291. Non-Accidental Trauma: Recognizing Child Abuse Before It’s Missed

A bruise may be harmless—or it may be the first visible sign of serious child abuse. In this episode, we review non-accidental trauma in the ED, including the historical

290. Should every ED cirrhosis patient get a paracentesis?

A cirrhotic patient with ascites presents confused—but no fever or abdominal pain. Should you just treat hepatic encephalopathy, or are you missing spontaneous bacterial

289. Radiation Poisoning in the ED: Recognition and Management

What should you do when a patient presents after radiation exposure? In this episode of EM Board Bombs, filmed on location at White Sands National Park, we review the em

288. Managing Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in the ED

Managing mild traumatic brain injury can be challenging in the ED. Which patients need admission? Who requires repeat imaging? And who can safely go home without any imag

287. Critical Decision Moments in EM: When the Right Answer Is Act Now

Sometimes in EM, less thinking is a good thing. It's one of the most important concepts in EM board preparation: recognizing when immediate action is required before addi

286. The PE ECG Finding Everyone Memorizes… But Gets Wrong

Pulmonary embolism ECG findings are one of the most commonly tested Emergency Medicine board topics — and one of the easiest places to get tricked. Let's quickly cover wh

285. How to Treat Intractable Nausea and Vomiting Like a Boss: Rapid Bombs Preview

In this special Rapid Bombs Premium preview, we’re talking about how to treat intractable nausea and vomiting in the ED like a boss. This episode gives you a taste of th

284. Airway Superiority: 5 RSI pitfalls every EM clinician should avoid

Let's talk airway superiority. Rapid sequence intubation is not just “push the meds and pass the tube.” In this episode, we break down 5 RSI pitfalls in emergency medicin

283. Necrotizing Fasciitis vs Cellulitis: Subtle Clues You Can’t Miss in the ED

Distinguishing sneaky necrotizing fasciitis from cellulitis can be very difficult, especially early on. Let's talk high-yield, subtle clinical clues, red flags, and decis

282. EM Pharmacy Pearls: High-Yield Drug Tips Every EM Doctor Must Know

In this high-yield collaboration, we team up with ED pharmacist @lilpharma2026 to break down essential emergency medicine pharmacy pearls you need for both boards and rea

281. Status Epilepticus: What to Do When Seizures Won’t Stop

Status epilepticus sounds like a Harry Pottery spell, but is actually a neurologic emergency. It requires rapid recognition and immediate intervention to prevent permanen

280. 5 EM Pitfalls You’ll Wish You Knew Earlier

In this episode, we break down 5 rapid-fire emergency medicine pearls that are high-yield for both ABEM board preparation and real-world ED practice. These are quick clin

279. ICU Pearls Every Em Doc Should Know (Part 2)

You wanted more?? In Part 2 of our ICU Pearls series with renowned EM/Critical Care physician Dr. Haney Mallemat (@criticalcarenow), we move beyond the basics and dive in

278. ICU Pearls Every EM Doc Should Know (Part 1)

What are the low-hanging ICU pearls that every emergency physician should know? In Part 1 of this high-yield series, we sit down with renowned EM/Critical Care physician

277. Lightning Strikes: Emergency Management & Myths

Yes, lightning strikes are rare, but when they happen, they’re high-stakes and it’s high-yield for boards. Recorded live from the Grand Canyon National Park, this episode

276. How to reimplant an Avulsed Tooth

Time is tooth. Look around. Can anyone else reimplant a tooth like you can (besides a dentist)? You are the emergency dentist. In this episode, we break down tooth avuls

275. Tox & Cardiology Traps That Kill

Normal labs. Normal vitals. Normal-looking patients — and catastrophic misses. In this Rapid Bombs–style episode, we break down five classic Emergency Medicine traps tha

274. Diverticulitis: Outpatient Management Without Antibiotics (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this topic on diverticulitis, we cover risk stratification, red flags, and when antibiotics are appropriate. Learn how to safely discharge diverticulitis pat