First Aid for the Emergency Medicine Oral Boards, Second Edition by David Howes 9780071445078 0071445072

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• ISBN 10: 0071445072
• ISBN 13: 9780071445078
• Author: David Howes 

First Aid for the Emergency Medicine Oral Boards

Table contents:

Chapter 1.0. Getting Started
Introduction
Timing and Location
Detailed Description of the Exam Day
The Oral Board Exam Format
Content
Pass Rates
Recommended Study Plan
Chapter 2.0. The General Approach: Keys to Managing and Organizing Your Information
General Information
Approach
Pearls
Chapter 3.1. Airway Management
Initial Assessment
Basic Airway Management
Noninvasive Ventilatory Support
Indications for Intubation
Initial Approach to Intubation
Orotracheal Intubation Technique
Chapter 3.2. BLS/ACLS
BLS: Basic Life Support
ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Immediate Interventions
Management of Pulseless Arrest
Management of Bradycardia
Management of Acute Pulmonary Edema, Hypotension, and Shock
Management of Tachycardia
Chapter 3.3. PALS/NALS
Initial Assessment
Basic Life Support
Neonatal Advanced Life Support
Chapter 3.4. Shock
Definition of Shock
Pathophysiology
Recognizing Shock
Identify the Cause
Winning Strategies
Chapter 3.5. Trauma/ATLS Review
General Comments
Initial Assessment
Primary Survey
Between the Primary and Secondary Survey
Secondary Survey
Completing the Case
Chapter 3.6. Acid-Base Derangements
Stepwise Approach to Acid-Base Interpretation
Respiratory Acidosis
Respiratory Alkalosis
Metabolic Acidosis
Metabolic Alkalosis
Chapter 3.7. Common Procedures
Joint Injuries/Reductions
Chapter 4.1. Abdominal Pain
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Peritonitis/SBP/PD Related
Intestinal Obstruction
Mesenteric Ischemia
Perforated Viscus
Appendicitis
Pancreatitis
Cholecystitis/Cholangitis
Diverticulitis/Abscess
Pelvic Pain/PID/TOA
Ovarian Torsion
Chapter 4.2. Back Pain
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Epidural Abscess
Chapter 4.3. Bleeding Disorders
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Acquired Bleeding Disorders
Hereditary Bleeding Disorders
Chapter 4.4. Burns
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Electrical Burn
Chemical Burn
Thermal Burn
Chapter 4.5. Change in Mental Status/Coma
Initial Assessment/Intervention
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Hyperthermia
Hypothermia
High-Altitude Illness
Endocrine: Myxedema Coma
Hypoglycemia
Acute Adrenal Insufficiency
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Hyperosmotic Nonketotic Coma
Hypernatremia
Hypercalcemia
Chapter 4.6. Chest Pain
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Dissection
Pulmonary Embolism
Pneumothorax
Chapter 4.7. Psychiatric Emergencies
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Depression
Psychosis
Sexual Assault
Chapter 4.8. The Dialysis Patient
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Hyperkalemia
Pericardial Tamponade
Volume Overload
Bleeding from Vascular Access Site
Chapter 4.9. Dyspnea/Shortness of Breath
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Asthma
COPD Exacerbation
Congestive Heart Failure/Pulmonary Edema
Cardiac Tamponade
Pneumonia
Chapter 4.10. Fever
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Urinary Tract Infections
Endocarditis
Neutropenic Fever
HIV/AIDS
Cellulitis/Necrotizing Fasciitis
Thyroid Storm
Chapter 4.11. GI Bleed
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Upper GI Bleed
Lower GI Bleed
Chapter 4.12. Headache
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Pain Management
Differential Diagnosis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Temporal Arteritis
Subdural Hematoma
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Chapter 4.13. Paralysis
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Ischemic Stroke
Spinal Cord Compression
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Myasthenia Gravis
Chapter 4.14. The Painful Extremity
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Arterial Embolus
Deep Venous Thrombosis
Septic Joint
Chapter 4.15. Emergencies in Pregnancy
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis/Common Emergency Presentations of Pregnancy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Placenta Previa
Placental Abruption
Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia/HELLP Syndrome
Chapter 4.16. Ophthalmologic Emergencies
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Endophthalmitis
Anterior Uveitis (Iritis)
Corneal Ulcer
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
Chapter 4.17. Rash/Skin Complaints
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Urticaria/Angioedema
Anaphylaxis
Erythema Multiforme
Chapter 4.18. Seizure
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Generalized Seizure Disorders
Status Epilepticus
Meningitis
Metabolic Abnormalities
Alcohol Withdrawal/Delirium Tremens
Head Trauma
Chapter 4.19. Emergencies in Sickle Cell Patients
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Acute Chest Syndrome
Sepsis
Aplastic Crisis
Chapter 4.20. Sore Throat/Dysphagia
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Ludwig Angina
Epiglottitis
Peritonsillar Abscess
Chapter 4.21. Syncope and Palpitations
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Reflex-Mediated Syncope
Orthostatic Hypotension Syncope
Neurologic Syncope
Cardiovascular Syncope
Chapter 4.22. Trauma
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Head Trauma
Abdominal Trauma
Thoracic Trauma
Neck Trauma
Spinal Trauma
Musculoskeletal Trauma: Facial Trauma
Musculoskeletal Trauma: Pelvic Trauma
Musculoskeletal Trauma: Extremity Trauma
Musculoskeletal Trauma: Compartment Syndrome
Musculoskeletal Trauma: Closed Fist Injury
Chapter 4.23. Weakness
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Acute Renal Failure
Rhabdomyolysis
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Chapter 4.24. Poisonings and Overdoses
Initial Assessment/Intervention
Initial History and Physical Examination
Acetaminophen
Salicylates
Beta-Blocker/Calcium Channel Blocker
Cardiac Glycoside (Digoxin)
Theophylline
Valproic Aid (Depacon, Depakene, Depakote)
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Antipsychotics
Lithium
Iron
Lead
Methemoglobinemia
Carbon Monoxide
Cyanide
Hydrocarbon and Petroleum Distillates
Organophosphates/Nerve Agents
Ethylene Glycol
Methanol
Opioids
Anticholinergic
Cocaine and Amphetamines (Methylphenidate, Metamphetamine)
Serotonin Syndrome
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Chapter 5.1. Abdominal Pain/Vomiting
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Intussusception
Midgut Volvulus
Testicular Torsion
Appendicitis
Chapter 5.2. Pediatric Difficulty Breathing
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Congenital Cardiac abnormalities: Tetralogy of Fallot
Asthma
Bronchiolitis
Pediatric Foreign bodies
Croup
ALTE (“Near SIDS”)
Chapter 5.3. Pediatric Fever
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Fever of Unknown Etiology: 0-1-Month Age Group
1-3-month Age Group
3-36-month Age Group
Fever Associated with Rash
Meningococcemia
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)
Kawasaki Syndrome (KS)
Fever Without Rash
Cellulitis
Osteomyelitis
Chapter 5.4. Pediatric Joint Pain
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Mechanical Causes of Joint Pain or Limping
Systemic/Inflammatory Causes of Joint Pain or Limping
Common Fractures and Dislocations in Children
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
Toxic/Transient Synovitis
Septic Arthritis
Chapter 5.5. Pediatric Seizure
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Generalized Seizure Disorder
Status Epilepticus
Febrile Seizures
Meningitis
Metabolic Abnormalities
Head Trauma
Chapter 5.6. Pediatric Trauma
Initial Assessment
Immediate Actions
Differential Diagnoses and Considerations: The Secondary Survey
Head Trauma
Neck Trauma
Chest Trauma
Abdominal Trauma
Genitourinary Trauma
Child Abuse
Near Drowning
Chapter 5.7. Pediatric Sore Throat
Initial Assessment
Initial History and Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Acute Bacterial Pharyngitis
Acute Viral Pharyngitis
Epiglottitis
Mononucleosis
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Diphtheria
Cases
1. 55 y/o Male With Chest Pain
2. 44 y/o Female With Headache
3. 20 y/o Male Pedestrian Struck by a Car
4. A 24 y/o Female With Vaginal Bleeding
5. 55 y/o Male With Mental Status Changes
6. A 50 y/o Female With Syncope
7. 35 y/o Male With Head Injury
8. 70 y/o Female With Abdominal Pain (AAA)
9. 1 mo/o Male With Fever of Unknown Origin
10. 6 y/o Female With Abdominal Pain
11. 90 y/o Male With Headache
12. 50 y/o Female Dialysis Patient With Fever
13. 44 y/o Male With Hypotension
14. 16 y/o Female With Mental Status Change
15. 40 y/o Male With Chest Pain
16. 28 y/o Female With HIV, Back Pain, and Fever
17. 85 y/o Male With Abdominal Pain
18. 45 y/o Female With Shortness of Breath
19. 2 y/o Fussy Male With Abdominal Pain
20. 24 y/o Female Who Has a Fall
21. 55 y/o Male With Sore Throat
22. 33 y/o Female With Headache and Weakness
23. 1½ y/o Male With SOB
24. 35 y/o Female Pedestrian Struck by an Auto
25. 24 y/o Male With GSW to Chest and Neck
26. 5 y/o Female With Abdominal Pain
27. 7 y/o Male With Asthma
28. A 22 y/o Female With Abdominal Pain
29. A 68 y/o Male With Shortness of Breath
30. 28 y/o Female in an MVA
31. 2 y/o Female with Seizure
32. 8 mo/o Female With SIDS/Pediatric ACLS
33. 38 y/o Male With Thermal Burns
34. 44 y/o Female With Fever and Bizarre Behavior
35. 88 y/o Male With Fever and Change in Mental Status
36. 80 y/o Female With Weakness
37. 38 y/o Male With Sore Throat and Fever
38. 55 y/o Female With Hematemesis
39. 28 y/o Male With Sickle Cell Disease and Chest Pain
40. 68 y/o Female With Palpitations
41. 58 y/o Male With Shortness of Breath
42. 37 y/o Female With Depression and Suicide Attempt
43. 44 y/o Male With Weakness
44. 78 y/o Female With Paralysis
45. A 2 y/o Male Near Drowning
46. Situation Encounter: A 14 y/o Male With a Limp, a 45 y/o Male With Shoulder Pain, and a Woman Wi
47. Situation Encounter: A 24 y/o Male With a Hand Laceration, a 62 y/o Female With SOB, and a 2 y/o
48. Situation Encounter: A 74 y/o Female With Mental Status Changes, a 45 y/o Male With a Headache a
49. Situation Encounter: A 10 y/o Male Struck by a Car, a 22 y/o Male With Hemophilia and a Hand Lac
50. Situation Encounter: A 2 y/o Febrile Child, a 85 y/o Male With Eye Pain, and a 48 y/o Male Wit

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