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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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296. Cardiac Arrest: What Actually Matters During Resuscitation
Cardiac arrest management requires rapid recognition, high-quality CPR, appropriate defibrillation, and an organized approach to reversible causes and post-arrest care. We review the high-yield approach to cardiac arrest resuscitation in th
295. 5 Medications You Should NEVER Give or Prescribe in the ED
Some medications are technically available to us in the ED—but that doesn’t mean they’re good choices. EM Board Bombs teams up with Lil Pharma (@lilpharma2026) to break down five medications we think emergency clinicians should avoid giving
294. Emergency Medicine Intern Year: Tips Every New EM Resident Should Know
Starting emergency medicine residency can feel like drinking from a fire hose. In this episode, we share practical advice for early intern year—from seeing and presenting patients efficiently to calling consultants, staying organized, askin
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, we review when to stop imaging and start treating. Want to experience
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 approach. Let's talk why one diagnosis should remain at the top of your diffe
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 clues, physical examination findings, injury patterns, and inconsisten
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 peritonitis (SBP)? In this episode of EM Board Bombs, we review when d
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 emergency department approach to acute radiation syndrome (ARS), includin
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 imaging? In this episode, we welcome Dr. Jeff Cloyd, Medical Director of U
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 additional testing. Through high-yield board-style cases, we review common
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 what is the right answer on boards, and how in real life there is an eve
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 the Rapid Bombs format: fast, practical, high-yield EM teaching built for
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 medicine that can derail an emergency airway — from poor preoxygenation and p
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 decision-making strategies every emergency clinician must know. Want to exp
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 real-world practice. Is Sux really that evil? What are your go-to meds po
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 permanent brain injury and death. In this episode, we break down the step-by-s
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 clinical insights and you will walk away wishing you knew them before your
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 into high-impact critical care strategies every emergency physician shou
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 Dr. Haney Mallemat (@criticalcarenow) to break down practical, immedia
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 breaks down the emergency evaluation and management of lightning stri
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 avulsion management in the ED, focusing on when to reimplant a tooth at the
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 that routinely fool learners and practicing clinicians. These are the ques
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 patients without antibiotics, counsel them effectively, and avoid common
273. Diverticulitis: When NOT to Give Antibiotics (Part 1)
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 ma
272. Holiday Heart: Who You Can Actually Cardiovert in the ED
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
271. PECARN Pediatric Head Trauma — When to CT Kids with Head Injury
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-
270. Hypoglycemia- you're not you when you're hungry
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 t
269. Pneumonia Tx- Simplified.
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, an
268. Kale Chips and CAP: Outpatient Pneumonia Treatment- Part 1
**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 decisio
267. Crashing Asthmatic: ED Management That Saves Lives
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 minute
