ABPS Emergency Medicine (BCEM) case studies
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The Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine (BCEM) certification is offered through the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS), a multi-specialty certifying body that states it has certified physicians since 1960, with Diplomates across all 50 states as well as Canada and Puerto Rico. BCEM certification lets a successful candidate present to the public as a qualified specialist in emergency medicine, and ABPS describes the process as indicating mastery of emergency medicine knowledge and experience plus a commitment to its Medical Code of Ethics. The ABPS Emergency Medicine (BCEM) case studies are 5 cases and about 2,136 words.
1The Tachycardic Trauma Patient Who Cannot Lie Flat
A 34-year-old man is brought in 40 minutes after a high-speed motorcycle collision. He is alert, diaphoretic, and in obvious respiratory distress.
478 words, about 2 min2The Elderly Syncope With a Normal ECG
An 81-year-old woman is brought by family after a witnessed syncopal episode at home while walking to the bathroom. She has no prodrome, no chest pain, and no palpitations.
429 words, about 2 min3The Agitated Hypoglycemic Who Refuses Care
A 28-year-old man is brought by police after being found confused and combative on a sidewalk. He is diaphoretic, tremulous, and oriented only to person.
438 words, about 2 min4The Pregnant Patient With Abdominal Pain and a Rising Heart Rate
A 26-year-old woman at 28 weeks' gestation presents with 6 hours of right lower quadrant and periumbilical pain, nausea, and one episode of vomiting. Vitals: HR 112, BP 108/66, RR 20, Temp 37.9°C, SpO2 99%.
413 words, about 2 min5The Overdose With a Normal Exam and a Dangerous Co-ingestant
A 19-year-old woman is brought 1 hour after ingesting an unknown quantity of her grandmother's medications. She is drowsy but arousable, with HR 88, BP 104/62, RR 14, SpO2 98%, and pupils 4 mm and reactive.
378 words, about 2 min