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.
Know the recurring topics. Identify what’s important. Prepare with direction.
16. EMERGENCY ORTHOPEDICS
Shoulder joint – Anatomy
Knee joint – Anatomy
Various bursae around knee & hip
Shoulder dislocation – types, C/f, Radiology, Mx
Hip dislocation – types & C/f, Radiological findings, Mx
Hip joint fracture + pain Rx
Pelvis fracture – C/s, C/f, Mx (trauma)
Elbow fracture – types and all 3-nerve testing
Humerus fracture – C/s, C/f, Mx
Femur fracture – C/s, C/f, Mx
Long bone fractures
Immobilisation technique for long-bone fractures
Splints and traction in ED
Various immobilisation dressings & splints
Galeazzi & Monteggia fractures
Smith & Colles’ fracture
Lisfranc injury
Supracondylar fracture humerus in child
FOOSH injury – Child, Adult & Elderly
Meniscal & ligament injury
ACL & PCL injury
Knee swelling – injury, Clinical rules and tests
Rotator cuff – injuries / Rotator cuff injury
Flexor & extensor tendon injury of hand
Brachial plexus injury
Acute arthritis
Acute gout
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)
Jersey finger
17. HEAD & NECK / NEUROTRAUMA
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), C/s, C/f, Mx, ED approach
Primary brain injury
Secondary brain injury
Brain herniation syndromes
Mid brain injury
Head CT rules: ATLS 11th rules
Canadian vs New Orleans Head CT rules
Head CT in blunt trauma
SDH and EDH – C/f, Dx, ICP, Mx
Facial trauma and airway management in it
Neck penetrating injury
Hard & soft signs of neck injury
Suicidal hanging – Mx
Non-traumatic SAH
TMJ dislocation & Mx
Periodontal abscess
Tooth fracture / avulsion
18. ENT
Otitis media – complications & Rx
Tympanic membrane perforation
Nasal bone fracture
Septal hematoma
Blood supply of nasal septum
Epistaxis
Facial cellulitis
Erysipelas
Malignant otitis externa
Nasopharyngeal abscess
Peritonsillar abscess
Tongue laceration
Management of foreign body in nose
Management of foreign body in ear
Acute onset vertigo
Management of Inhalation foreign body