Okuda and Nelson's Emergency Medicine Certifying Exam Review Illustrated

This best-selling case-based guide delivers realistic scenarios, critical actions, and teaching pearls. Reflects the ABEM Certifying Exam.

Essential case-based study guide aligned with current emergency medicine practices and AHA guidelines. Designed for residents preparing for the ABEM Certifying Exam, it combines realistic scenarios, critical actions, and teaching points to build clinical reasoning. An essential resource for exam prep and an excellent introduction to the speciality.Previously published as Emergency Medicine Oral Board Review Illustrated, this fully revised third edition is a trusted, case-based resource for emergency medicine residents. Updated with the latest clinical practices and AHA guidelines, the book features 128 cases derived from the Model of Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine. It offers a highly interactive approach to preparing for the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Certifying Exam, while also serving as an excellent introduction to the specialty. This edition incorporates new content on resuscitation, medical decision-making, therapeutics, diagnostics, and emerging technologies. Special emphasis is placed on interpretation of EKGs, X-rays, CT scans, and ultrasounds to build visual diagnostic skills essential for modern EM practice. Reflecting the evolving ABEM exam structure, including case-based and structured interview formats, this edition is an indispensable tool for residents seeking to reinforce core clinical reasoning, master critical actions, and succeed on board exams.