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A comprehensive, systematically arranged list of topics compiled from DNB Exit Exam Theory question papers from 2017 to the most recent examination, along with important and emerging hot topics suggested by national faculties of Emergency Medicine.
Topics are organised under appropriate major headings and subheadings for easy navigation, focused preparation, and rapid revision.
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7. CNS / NEUROLOGY
Stroke mimics & differentials – C/F
Imaging protocol in acute stroke
ASPECT scoring
Indications & contraindications of IV Alteplase
Thrombolysis in ED
TIA – risk / evaluation / ED Mx
Seizure Mx in ED
Status epilepticus algorithm
Neonatal seizures approach (paeds also, but systemic here)
Acute migraine – C/F & Rx
Evaluation of brain death (Indian Protocol)
Non-traumatic quadriparesis – Mx / Dx, Causes
Meningitis – causative organism, CSF findings, C/F, Mx
GBS: C/f, Investigations, Dx, Variants
Myasthenia gravis – C/F & crisis
Sudden-onset dizziness
Peripheral vs central vertigo
Algorithm of acute-onset vertigo
HINTS test
White cerebellar sign
Neuro muscular blockade
Local anesthesia: drugs and techniques
Non traumatic SAH
Delirium in ED: Mx
COMA: evaluate
Pseudo tumor cerebri
Botulism
Acute polio
ALS
Viral encephalitis
Brain abscess and Epidural abscess
Carpal & cubital tunnel, Guyon’s canal
Bell’s palsy
Deep peroneal entrapment
Lumbar pucture interpretation
Causes of altered mental status***
Complication of VP shunt**
Causes of Metabolic enchephalopathy
8. ENDOCRINE EMERGENCIES
Hypoglycemia – C/F, Dx, Rx
Sulfonylurea-induced Hypoglycemia – labs, Dx
Insulin infusion in ED
DKA – everything & HHS, Diff in Mx
Thyroid storm – C/F, Mx, precipitants
Burch & Wartofsky scoring system for thyroid storm
Adrenal insufficiency – Mx & Dx
Addisonian crisis
Myxoedema coma – Mx & Dx
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Serotonin syndrome
Ketoacidotic syndrome
9. RENAL EMERGENCIES
KDIGO criteria in AKI & other criteria
AKI causes & Role of urinalysis – C/F, Dx, Mx
Contrast-induced AKI
Rhabdomyolysis
CKD
End-stage renal disease – complications
Renal compensation in acidosis/alkalosis
Evaluation of HD (Hemodialysis) patient
Indications for hemodialysis in ED
Indications for RRT
Indications for renal transplant
Renal transplant patient – chronic & acute C/F
UTI
Cystitis
Pyelonephritis
Renal colic
Diuretics
Suprapubic cathereization
Paraphimosis***
Priapism***
Entrapment injuries***
Forniers gangrene***
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