Arab Board EM Part 1 study plan

Recall ACLS algorithms and drug dosing for cardiac arrest, bradycardia, tachycardia, and post-arrest care from memory

Interpret 20 ECG strips covering STEMI, wide-complex tachycardia, and heart blocks, stating the diagnosis and immediate action for each

Explain the management sequence for undifferentiated shock, including vasopressor selection and fluid strategy

Outline the approach to acute aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism, and hypertensive emergency

Apply the primary and secondary survey to trauma scenarios and prioritize life threats in order

Describe indications and technique for tube thoracostomy, pericardiocentesis, and resuscitative thoracotomy

Classify hemorrhagic shock by class and match blood product strategy to each

Identify fracture patterns and joint dislocations on described radiographs and state reduction and immobilization plans

Compare the workup and management of the swollen painful joint, distinguishing septic arthritis from crystal disease

Outline compartment syndrome and open fracture management including antibiotic and tetanus timing

Differentiate asthma, COPD exacerbation, and anaphylaxis by presentation and first-line therapy

Describe ventilator settings and troubleshooting for the acutely dyspneic patient

Apply the NIHSS framework to describe stroke deficits and decide thrombolysis versus thrombectomy eligibility

Distinguish seizure from syncope and status epilepticus management steps

Recognize and manage altered mental status using a structured differential including glucose, tox, and infection

Assess suicide risk and describe safe evaluation of the agitated patient

Differentiate upper and lower GI bleeding and outline resuscitation, risk scoring, and disposition

Describe the approach to acute abdominal pain in the elderly and the indications for emergent surgical consultation

Manage diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state including fluid, insulin, and potassium strategy

Recognize and treat thyroid storm, adrenal crisis, and severe anemia requiring transfusion

Apply toxidrome recognition to poisoned patients and state antidotes for common overdoses

Describe management of environmental emergencies including heat stroke, hypothermia, and envenomation

Apply sepsis bundle elements and choose empiric antibiotics for common sources

Outline isolation and post-exposure prophylaxis decisions for high-risk infectious exposures

Apply pediatric assessment triangle and weight-based dosing to common pediatric emergencies

Describe management of pediatric respiratory distress, dehydration, and febrile infant workup

Outline evaluation of first-trimester bleeding and ectopic pregnancy risk

Describe management of preeclampsia, eclampsia, and postpartum hemorrhage

Describe FAST, basic echocardiography, and ultrasound-guided vascular access indications and limitations

Outline procedural sedation and airway management safety checklists

Explain core principles of emergency department flow, triage, and documentation risk

Appraise study design and apply evidence-based medicine concepts to a clinical question