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Emergency Medicine Board Review, simplified.
EM Board Bombs is the #1 Emergency Medicine board prep podcast—fast, funny, and high-yield. We drop 10–15 minute episodes covering classic EM topics you must know for the ABEM exam, In-Training Exam, Shelf exams, and clinical practice. We break down board-style questions into what actually matters, cutting out the fluff and keeping it entertaining so you’ll remember it when it counts. Want rapid-fire practice? Check out our premium podcast, EM Rapid Bombs—the first-ever interactive question bank in podcast form.
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EM Board Bombs is the #1 Emergency Medicine board prep podcast—fast, funny, and high-yield. We drop 10–15 minute episodes covering classic EM topics you must know for the ABEM exam, In-Training Exam, Shelf exams, and clinical practice. We break down board-style questions into what actually matters, cutting out the fluff and keeping it entertaining so you’ll remember it when it counts. Want rapid-fire practice? Check out our premium podcast, EM Rapid Bombs—the first-ever interactive question bank in podcast form.
Find us at: www.emboardbombs.com
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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 into high-impact critical care strategies every emergency physician should know. These are the practical, real-world ICU concepts that change outcomes — and that often get missed during the transition from the ED to the ICU.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind hereCite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Mallemat, Haney. 279. ICU Pearls Every EM Doc Should Know (Part 2). Accessed [date].Check out our Youtube channel!
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 Dr. Haney Mallemat (@criticalcarenow) to break down practical, immediately applicable critical care insights for the ED. We focus on the simple decisions that make a massive difference before the patient ever reaches the ICU. One of these pearls is so easy to do, it involves a simple bedside maneuver!This episode is packed with actionable clinical pearls you can apply on your very next shift.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind hereCite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Mallemat, Haney. 278. ICU Pearls Every EM Doc Should Know (Part 1). Accessed [date].Check out our Youtube channel!
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 breaks down the emergency evaluation and management of lightning strike injuries, including classic myths, unique pathophysiology, ECG findings, and lifesaving priorities in the ED.We cover why lightning victims may look dead but aren’t, when to worry about arrhythmias, how lightning differs from high-voltage electrical injuries, and the critical board-relevant pearls every emergency clinician should know.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind hereCite this podcast as: Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 277. Lightning strikes: emergency management and myths. Accessed [date].Check out our Youtube channel!
1Time 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 avulsion management in the ED, focusing on when to reimplant a tooth at the bedside and how to do it correctly. We cover the step-by-step reimplantation process, splinting options you can actually pull off in the ED, and the mistakes that cost patients their teeth (and board exam points).Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind hereCite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 276. How to reimplant an Avulsed Tooth in the ED. Accessed [date].Check out our Youtube channel!
Normal labs. Normal vitals. Normal-looking patients — and catastrophic misses.In this Rapid Bombs–style episode, we break down five classic Emergency Medicine traps that routinely fool learners and practicing clinicians. These are the questions the boards love and the mistakes the ED punishes.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind hereCite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake, Husain. 275. Tox & Cardiology Traps That Kill. Accessed [date].Check out our Youtube channel!
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 patients without antibiotics, counsel them effectively, and avoid common medico-legal pitfalls. This is outpatient diverticulitis management the way boards (and modern practice) expect it.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind hereCite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake, Husain, Iltifat, Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 274. Diverticulitis: Outpatient Management Without Antibiotics (Part 2). Accessed [date].Check out our Youtube channel!
For years, antibiotics were automatic for diverticulitis—but the evidence has changed. So has the Board exam. In Part 1, we break down uncomplicated diverticulitis, why most outpatient cases don’t need antibiotics, and how to confidently manage these patients without over-treatment. If you’re still reflexively reaching for ciprofloxacin and metronidazole, this episode will blow your mind.
Holiday Heart Syndrome is back for the season—and so are the AFib patients who swear they “only had a few drinks.” In this high-yield episode, we break down exactly who you can cardiovert safely in the ED. Learn the real <48-hour rule, how stroke risk actually changes the decision, and why holiday-triggered AFib is often the best rhythm to fix quickly. Fast pearls, no fluff, pure ED mastery.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind hereCite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake, Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 271. Nov 10th, 2025. Accessed [date].Check out our Youtube channel!
CT or not CT? That is the PECARN question. Quick hits on when to scan (and when to save that kid from a lifetime of unnecessary radiation).Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind hereCite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake, Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 271. Nov 10th, 2025. Accessed [date].Check out our Youtube channel!
Hypoglycemia can mimic anything — from altered mental status to stroke. In this episode, we break down how to recognize, treat, and prevent rebound hypoglycemia in the ED. Learn the key pitfalls, IV vs oral glucose strategies, and when to think beyond insulin.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind hereCite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake, Husain, iltifat. 270. Hypoglycemia- you're not you when you're hungry. Oct 28th, 2025. Accessed [date].Check out our Youtube channel!
This is Part 2 of our special on PNA. Do all admitted pneumonia patients need IV antibiotics? What if they ate kale chips on arrival? In Part 2, we break down IV vs PO data, inpatient CAP regimens, when to cover for MRSA and Pseudomonas, and how to distinguish hospital-acquired from community-acquired pneumonia.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind hereCite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake, Husain, iltifat. 269. CAP Simplified. Oct 13th, 2025. Accessed [date].
**This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode**. Your patient believes antibiotics are a conspiracy. But you just diagnosed him with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). In Part 1, we cover outpatient antibiotic choices, resistance trends, ED decision tools, and why his “wellness spa” doesn’t change your diagnosis.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind hereCite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake, Husain, Iltifat. 268. Kale Chips and CAP. Oct 6th, 2025. Accessed [date].Check out our Youtube channel!
When wheezing goes silent, things get real. Let's do a rapid-fire breakdown of how to manage life-threatening asthma in the ED — with pearls that might just save a life. Vent settings, epi hacks, ketamine tricks, and more in under 15 minutes.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind hereCite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 267. Crashing Asthmatic: ED Management That Saves Lives. Sep 29th, 2025. Accessed [date].Check out our Youtube channel!
A 56-year-old with a punch card’s worth of back pain visits shows up again. Half the time he gets an MRI, the other half he gets Tylenol and a pat on the back. Today, though, there’s a twist—maybe some new weakness. Is this just another routine shift… or the epidural abscess we’ve all been dreading? Tune in as we cut through the noise and break down what to actually do next.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind hereCite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake, Husain, Iltifat. 266. Spinal Epidural Abscess. Sep 15th, 2025. Accessed [date].Check out our Youtube channel!
This is not your grandma's insulin. You need to know how to treat beta blocker overdose- flawlessly. Let's talk first-line antidotes, and life-saving interventions.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind hereCite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake, Husain, Iltifat. 265. Beta Blocker Overdose: There's only one real antidote. Sep 1st, 2025. Accessed [date].Check out our Youtube channel!
This week we chat about a scary OD that honestly we are surprised isn't more common given the incidence of this medication in society. Let's learn how to recognize and diagnose beta blocker overdose. Key signs, symptoms, and ED evaluation for this life-threatening toxicology emergency.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind hereCite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake, Husain, Iltifat. 264. How not to miss a Beta Blocker Overdose in the ED. August 25th, 2025. Accessed [date].Check out our Youtube channel!
Let’s review the CLASSIC case of Sympathetic Crashing Acute Pulmonary Edema (SCAPE) in the ED with high-yield EM treatment strategy. This plan will make your patient better in <20 minutes. Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind hereCite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 263. SCAPE in the ED: Rapid Recognition and management. August 19th, 2025. Accessed [date].
In this episode we dive into what a labubu is (Blake still doesn't really know). Also we plan to master key PALS concepts for emergency medicine with this high-yield episode. Perfect for board prep and real-world pediatric codes.Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind hereCite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 262. PALS in the ED: What Every EM Doc Needs to Know. July 28th, 2025. Accessed [date].
Learn when and how to perform a lateral canthotomy to prevent blindness in orbital compartment syndrome. A must-know emergency procedure for every EM physician.Join us in Knoxville, TN August 20 for the UT Emergency & Trauma Symposium. EM Board Bombs is sponsoring! Register here: utmedicalcenter.org/ut-lifestar-emergency-trauma-symposiumWant to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind at emboardbombs.com/interactive-question-bank/Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake. 261. Lateral Canthotomy in the ED: Time is Retina! July 13th, 2025. Accessed [date].
If you’ve seen Fast & Furious, you already get the vibe—speed saves lives. In this episode, we break down the Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP): when to activate it, how to do it right, and ratios. We also hit key points on TXA, resuscitation strategy, and common mistakes in trauma care.
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