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

Emergency Medicine Board Bombs by EM Board Bombs

Jun 7, 202600:18:39Science & Medicine

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 additional testing. Through high-yield board-style cas...

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