Full Description
Previously published as Emergency Medicine Oral Board Review Illustrated, this fully revised third edition is a trusted, case-based resource for emergency medicine residents. Updated with the latest clinical practices and AHA guidelines, the book features 128 cases derived from the Model of Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine. It offers a highly interactive approach to preparing for the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Certifying Exam, while also serving as an excellent introduction to the specialty. This edition incorporates new content on resuscitation, medical decision-making, therapeutics, diagnostics, and emerging technologies. Special emphasis is placed on interpretation of EKGs, X-rays, CT scans, and ultrasounds to build visual diagnostic skills essential for modern EM practice. Reflecting the evolving ABEM exam structure, including case-based and structured interview formats, this edition is an indispensable tool for residents seeking to reinforce core clinical reasoning, master critical actions, and succeed on board exams.
Contents
Section editors; List of contributors; 1. How to use this book; 2. EM medical decision making; 3. About the oral boards: the approach and practical tips; 4. About the oral boards: format and scoring; Cases: 1. Overdose; 2. Vomiting infant; 3. Altered mental status; 4. Chest Trauma; 5. Abdominal pain and vomiting; 6. Weak infant; 7. Chest pain; 8. Back pain; 9. Leg swelling; 10. Weakness; 11. Eye pain; 12. Abdominal pain; 13. Ringing in the ears; 14. Vomiting child; 15. Snake bite; 16. Visual impairment; 17. Syncope; 18. Sore throat; 19. Knee pain; 20. Abdominal pain; 21. Abdominal pain; 22. Cough; 23. Flank pain; 24. Weakness; 25. Assault to face; 26. Burn; 27. Vomiting blood; 28. Light-headedness; 29. Shortness of breath; 30. Rash and fever; 31. Weakness; 32. Abdominal pain and vomiting; 33. Chest pain; 34. Seizure; 35. Chest pain; 36. Throat swelling; 37. Abdominal pain; 38. Altered mental status; 39. Rectal pain; 40. Vaginal bleeding; 41. Agitation; 42. Abdominal pain; 43. Abdominal pain; 44. Abdominal pain; 45. Altered mental status; 46. Diarrhea; 47. Seizure; 48. Toothache; 49. Penetrating chest trauma; 50. Animal bite; 51. Abdominal pain; 52. Headache; 53. Pediatric fever; 54. Back pain; 55. Cardiac arrest; 56. Knee pain; 57. Rash; 58. Sickle-cell disease; 59. Headache; 60. Chest pain; 61. Altered mental status; 62. Headache; 63. Altered mental status; 64. Shortness of breath; 65. Shortness of breath; 66. Flank pain; 67. Seizure; 68. Fever; 69. Vomiting; 70. Fever; 71. Palpitations; 72. Cough; 73. Drowning; 74. Abdominal pain; 75. Abdominal pain; 76. Shortness of breath; 77. Altered mental status; 78. Weakness; 79. Pedestrian struck; 80. Back pain; 81. Altered mental status; 82. Abdominal pain; 83. Abdominal pain; 84. Respiratory distress; 85. Overdose; 86. Chest pain; 87. Fever; 88. Altered mental status; 89. Shortness of breath; 90. Stab to chest; 91. Abdominal pain; 92. Seizure; 93. Palpitations; 94. Seizure; 95. Fever; 96. Abdominal trauma; 97. Hematochezia; 98. Abdominal pain; 99. Cough; 100. Headache; 101. Drowning; 102. Pallor; 103. Diarrhea; 104. Cough; 105. Altered mental status; 106. Weakness; 107. Foot pain; 108. Neck pain; 109. Abdominal pain; 110. Shortness of breath; 111. Arm pain; 112. Altered mental status; 113. Cardiac arrest; 114. Leg pain; 115. Shortness of breath and swelling; 116. Finger pain; 117. Dizziness; 118. Intoxication; 119. Altered mental status; 120. Fatigue; 121. Toddler with fever and rash; 122. Arm pain; 123. Headache; 124. Dizziness; 125. Weakness; 126. 'Found drunk'; 127. Fever; 128. Medical device malfunction; Appendix A. The chest pain patient: five life-threatening causes and critical actions; Appendix B. The confused patient: ten most common causes and critical actions; Appendix C. The poisoned patient: most common toxidromes and treatments; Appendix D. The trauma patient: the approach and important principles; Appendix E. Advanced cardiac life support review; Appendix F. Pediatric pearls: high-yield facts from fever to drugs; Appendix G. Twenty common emergency medicine procedures: indications, contraindications, technique, and complications; Index.
