Saturday
Board Review: Summer Emergencies
A 31-year-old 70-kg male is grilling at a BBQ when he accidentally lights himself on fire. On exam in the ED he is found to have full-thickness burns to the front of his torso as well as his left arm. He also has superficial burns to his right leg. What is the recommended fluid requirement for this patient in the next 24 hours?
Board Review: Summer Emergencies
A 55 yo male with unknown past medical history is found by EMS outside on a hot summer day with AMS and brought to your ED. Skin is notably dry and hot. Core temperature is found to be 105F. What is the best way to cool him down while you perform your resuscitation?
Board Review: Orthopedics
A 24 year old male presents to your emergency department with severe hand pain after a fall while snowboarding. The patient states that he fell onto an outstretched left hand. On exam the patient has dorsal radial wrist tenderness with decreased range of motion. His XRAY is below. What is the diagnosis?
Board Review: OB/GYN
A 26 year old female at 40 weeks gestation presents to your emergency department in labor. During the delivery you notice retraction of the fetal head against the maternal perineum and are unable to deliver either shoulder. Which of the following steps below should be performed first?
- Suprapubic pressure with flexion of hips
- Episiotomy
- Rotate mother to prone position
- Cephalic replacement
- Intentional clavicle fracture
Board Review: OB/GYN
Which of the following is the leading cause of postpartum hemorrhage?
A) Uterine atony
B) Retained placental fragments
C) Lower genital tract laceration
D) Underlying coagulopathy
Board Review: Orthopedics
Can you identify what type of Salter Harris fracture this patient has?
Board Review: Rabies
Which of the following animals is LEAST LIKELY to be rabid? (scroll down for answer)
A) Squirrel
B) Dog
C) Cat
D) Raccoon
E) Fox