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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.
Know the recurring topics. Identify what’s important. Prepare with direction.
23. TOXICOLOGY & POISONING
OP (Organophosphate) poisoning – Mx
Oleander poisoning – C/f, Dx & Rx
Paraquat poisoning
Kerosene poisoning – Mx
Acid ingestion – C/f, Dx, Mx
CO (Carbon monoxide) poisoning
Methanol poisoning – C/f, Mx
Salicylate toxicity – severity, Mx
PCM (Paracetamol) toxicity – Assess risk for hepatotoxicity, Mx
Lithium toxicity – causes, C/f, Mx
Beta-blocker overdose
High-dose insulin in acute poisoning
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
Various toxidromes presentation in ED
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Serotonin syndrome
TCA toxicity
Local anaesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST)
Gastric lavage
24. BITES & STINGS
Snake bite – C/F, Mx, Dx
Indian scorpion sting
Bee sting – Rx
Wasp sting – C/F, Mx
Dog bite
Cat bite
Monkey bite
Rat bite
25. DISASTER MEDICINE
Field triage disaster scheme
ED triage
ED disaster report
Hospital disaster plan & Hindrance (barriers in disaster response)
Duties of Incident Commander
Chain of response
PPE
HAZMAT events
Gas release events
Blast injury
Chemical injury
Radiation injury
Control zones for decontamination
Strategy in handling violence in ED
Training for resource limited settings
USG-guided triage in disaster
26. PSYCHIATRY IN ED
Delirium – features, evaluation, management
Confusion Assessment Method
Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (RASS)
Generalized anxiety disorder
Panic disorder
Acute agitation in ED/ Management of agitated patient
Antidepressant, antipsychotics and lithium pharmacology
SAD PERSON SCALE- depression
27. EXTRA MEDICAL EMERGENCY TOPICS / ETHICS / LEGAL
Anaphylaxis – Mx
Stevens–Johnson syndrome
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome – Mx
Modified Lynch algorithm of skin lesions
Anorexia nervosa
Symptomatic management of terminal cancers
Palliative care in ED
Stabilizing protocol – organ donor
DNR (Do Not Resuscitate)
Elderly with acute delirium evaluation, cause, management
Brought dead in ED
Sickle cell crisis
Ventilatory waveform & clinical application
Key performance indicators in time sensitive emergency condition
Common medicinal errors in ED
Sexual assault victim
Elder abuse – categories
Intimate partner violence
Emergency in child abuse cases
Child abuse – hard signs
Neglected child
POCSO Act
Forensic evaluation of bullet wound
Age of wound
Pemphigus vulgaris
Acute ulcerative gingivitis / necrotizing gingivitis
Grief counselling methods: SPIKE
Emergency complications of malignancy: Syndromes
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