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 t...
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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 ep...
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...
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...
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 Na...
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 s...
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...
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 t...
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 ep...
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...
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 clinic...
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 yo...
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 in...
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...
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...
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 renown...
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 Cany...
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 episo...
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...
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 safel...