Oral Boards
Case 23 · Cardiac
Cardiac Tamponade
Obstructive shock — keep them fast, full, and tight.
8 key phrases across 2 phases
The case
A patient with a pericardial effusion presents for a pericardial window. They are hypotensive and tachycardic with pulsus paradoxus and distended neck veins.
2-phase oral exam
The examiner will give you one prompt at a time. Answer each out loud, then continue. We'll score the key phrases you said at the end.
Voice input needs Safari (iPhone) or Chrome/Edge — you can type your answers instead.