Exam Blueprint Overview

• 1. Cardiovascular Emergencies (18%) – ACS, aortic dissection, heart failure, tamponade, dysrhythmias, hypertensive crisis, syncope and ACLS-based arrest care.
• 2. Respiratory Emergencies (12%) – Airway management, asthma and COPD exacerbations, pneumothorax, PE, pneumonia, aspiration and respiratory failure.
• 3. Neurological Emergencies (10%) – Stroke and TIA, seizures, meningitis, increased ICP, TBI, spinal cord injury and focused neuro assessment.
• 4. Gastrointestinal Emergencies (8%) – GI bleed, acute abdominal pain, obstruction, pancreatitis, appendicitis, peritonitis and hepatic encephalopathy.
• 5. Endocrine & Immunologic (6%) – DKA, HHS, hypoglycemia, thyroid storm, myxedema coma, adrenal crisis, anaphylaxis and sepsis recognition.
• 6. Neuromusculoskeletal (9%) – Fractures and dislocations, compartment syndrome, crush injuries, sprains and strains, septic arthritis and rhabdomyolysis.
• 7. Obstetrical & Gynecologic (6%) – Ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, placental complications, preeclampsia and eclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage and ED labor emergencies.
• 8. Psychiatric Emergencies (6%) – Suicidal and homicidal risk, acute psychosis, agitation and violence, substance intoxication and withdrawal, crisis de-escalation and safety.
• 9. Toxicologic & Environmental (10%) – Common poisonings and overdoses, envenomation, hypothermia, hyperthermia, drowning, electrical and lightning injuries, CO toxicity.
• 10. Shock & Multi-System Trauma (15%) – Shock states, massive transfusion, blunt and penetrating trauma, burns, pelvic fractures, FAST exam and ED triage levels.