Lincoln Emergency Medicine Recommended Reading List
Source: CorePendium
Block 1: Cardiovascular
| Year 1 | Year 2 | 
| Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm | Approach to Syncope | 
| Acute Coronary Syndromes | Approach to Undifferentiated Shock | 
| Acute Myopericardial Syndromes | Approach to Vasoactive Medication | 
| Adult Problems in the Pediatric Patient - Myocardial Infarction | Cardiac Arrest | 
| Aortic Dissection | Central Venous Catheterization | 
| Approach to Chest pain | ECMO | 
| Arterial Line Placement | Intraosseous Access | 
| Bedside Epinephrine Drip | Left Ventricular Assist Devices | 
| Chest Pain Evaluation for Acute Coronary Syndrome | Neonatal Emergencies | 
| Hypertensive Emergencies | Neonatal Resuscitation | 
| Pediatric Myocarditis | Pediatric Dysrhythmias and WPW | 
| Pediatric Pericarditis | Post-Arrest Care | 
| Peripheral Arterial Disease | Venous thromboembolism | 
| Resuscitation of the Critically Ill Child | 
Block 2: Trauma
| Year 1 | Year 2 | 
| Abdominal Compartment Syndrome | Ankle Arthrocentesis and Intra-Articular Injections | 
| Air Medical Transport | Blunt Abdominal Trauma | 
| Compartment Pressure Measurement | Blunt Thoracic Trauma | 
| Extremity Compartment Syndrome | Closed Fist Injuries | 
| Field Amputation | Facial Trauma Overview | 
| Geriatric Trauma | Hanging/Near Hanging | 
| Hip Fracture | Mandibular Trauma | 
| Hip Dislocation | Mass Gathering Medicine and Triage | 
| Inter-Facility Transport and Care | Midfacial Trauma | 
| Intimate Partner Violence | Multisystem Trauma | 
| Penetrating Abdominal Trauma | Non-Accidental Trauma in Children | 
| Penetrating Extremity Trauma | Pediatric Head Trauma | 
| Penetrating Neck Trauma | Pediatric Major Trauma Assessment | 
| Penetrating Thoracic Trauma | Pelvic Trauma | 
| Pericardiocentesis | Prehospital Hemorrhage and Invasive Therapies | 
| Prehospital Management of Traumatic Injuries | Traumatic Brain Injury | 
| REBOA | Traumatic Digit Amputations | 
Block 3: Endocrine/Dermatology
| Year 1 | Year 2 | 
| Acne | Acid-Base Disorders | 
| Adrenal Insufficiency | Alcoholic Ketoacidosis | 
| Aphthous Stomatitis | Approach to Pediatric Rashes | 
| Decompensated Hypothyroidism | Blistering Rashes | 
| Disorders of Calcium | Chemical Burns | 
| Disorders of Magnesium | Children with Special Needs: Syndromes | 
| Disorders of Phosphorus | Cutaneous Fungal Infections | 
| Ectoparasites | Diabetic Ketoacidosis | 
| Emergency Dermatologic Conditions | Dermatitis | 
| General Approach to Rashes | Dermatologic Manifestations of Herpes Simplex Virus | 
| Henoch-Schoenlein Purpura | Dermatologic Manifestations of VZV | 
| Hypernatremia | Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Herpangina | 
| Hyponatremia | Human Papilloma Virus | 
| Incision and Drainage | Hyperglycemia | 
| Kawasaki Disease | Hyperkalemia | 
| Maculopapular Rashes | Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State | 
| Minor Burns | Hypoglycemia | 
| Non-Suture Wound Closure | Hypokalemia | 
| Papular/Nodular Lesions | Measles | 
| Pheochromocytoma | Mumps | 
| Purpuric Rashes | Roseola | 
| Skin and Soft Tissue Infections | Rubella | 
| Skin Cancers | Thermal Burns | 
| Soft Tissue Foreign Body Removal | Tick Removal | 
| Thyroid Storm and Hyperthyroidism | Varicella | 
| Urticaria | Viral Infections and Exanthems | 
| Wound Management | 
Block 4: Toxicology
| Year 1 | Year 2 | 
| Approach to the Undifferentiated Poisoned Patient | Acetaminophen Toxicity and Poisoning | 
| Cannabis Toxicity and Poisoning | Anticholinergic Toxicity and Poisoning | 
| Dietary Supplements, Herbal Medications, and Over-the- Counter Medications | Athletic Performance Enhancement Toxicity and Poisoning | 
| Ethnic Herbal Agent Toxicity and Poisoning | Beta and Calcium Channel Blockers Toxicity and Poisoning | 
| Extravasation | Body Packers, Body Stuffers | 
| Heavy Metal Toxicity and Poisoning | Carbon Monoxide Poisoning | 
| Herbal Recreational Drugs | Cyanide Toxicity and Poisoning | 
| Insect and Arthropod Bites/Stings | Dieting Agents - DNP, Diuretics, and Thyroid Supplements | 
| Iron Toxicity and Poisoning | Dieting Agent - Stimulant Toxicity and Poisoning | 
| Lithium Toxicity and Poisoning | Digoxin Toxicity and Poisoning | 
| Mammalian Bites | Hypoglycemic Agents Toxicity and Poisoning | 
| Marine Envenomations | Methemoglobinemia | 
| Mushroom Toxicity and Poisoning | Pediatric Concerns in Poisoning | 
| Plant Toxicity and Poisoning | Pesticides and Cholinergic Toxicity and Poisoning | 
| Seafood Toxicity and Poisoning | Salicylate Poisoning | 
| Sexual Enhancement Toxicity and Poisoning | Sedatives/Hypnotic Toxicity and Poisoning | 
| Snakebites (US) | Sympathomimetic Toxicity and Poisoning | 
| Synthetic Cannabinoid Toxicity and Poisoning | Toxic Alcohol Poisoning | 
| Vitamin Toxicity and Poisoning | 
Block 5: Gastrointestinal
| Year 1 | Year 2 | 
| Acute Liver Failure | Acute Diverticulitis | 
| Approach to Gastrointestinal Bleeding | Anorectal Disease | 
| Biliary Disease | Appendicitis | 
| Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome | Approach to Abdominal Pain | 
| Cyclical Vomiting | Approach to Pediatric Abdominal Disorders | 
| Esophageal foreign bodies | Bowel Obstruction | 
| Esophageal rupture | BRUE (Brief Resolved Unexplained Event) | 
| GI Balloon Tamponade | Complications of Feeding Tubes | 
| Liver Function Testing in the ED | Constipation | 
| Malrotation/Midgut Volvulus | Diarrhea | 
| Neonatal Jaundice | Hernias | 
| Pancreatitis | Inflammatory Bowel Disease | 
| Pediatric Hematochezia | Intussusception | 
| Peptic Ulcer Disease | Mesenteric Ischemia | 
| Post-Bariatric Surgery Complications | Necrotizing Enterocolitis | 
| Pyloric Stenosis | Paracentesis | 
| Upper GI Bleeding | Pediatric Acute Gastroenteritis | 
| Pediatric Appendicitis | 
Block 6: Thoracic
| Year 1 | Year 2 | 
| Approach to Acute Dyspnea and Respiratory Distress | Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome | 
| Aspiration Pneumonia | Airway Management | 
| Empyema | Asthma | 
| Hydrocarbons and Inhaled Agents Toxicity and Poisoning | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 
| Lung Abscess | Common Pediatric Respiratory Tract Infections | 
| Lung Infections | Complications of Tracheostomies | 
| Pleural Effusion | Considerations in Prehospital Emergency Airway Management | 
| Pneumothorax | Mechanical and Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation Complications | 
| Procedural Sedation | Mechanical Ventilation and Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilatory Support | 
| Singultus (hiccups) | Pneumocystis jirovecii | 
| Thoracostomy | Pneumomediastinum | 
| Thoracotomy | 
Block 7: Systemic Infections
| Year 1 | Year 2 | 
| Central Nervous System Infections | Bronchiolitis | 
| Critical Fungal Infections | Coronavirus 2019 | 
| Critical Parasitic Infections | Haemophilus influenza type b | 
| Croup | Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) | 
| Cytomegalovirus | HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis | 
| Diphtheria | Human Immunodeficiency Virus Emergencies | 
| Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) | Mpox | 
| Fever in the Returning Traveler from the Tropics and Subtropics | New and Emerging Infections | 
| Foodborne and Waterborne Diarrheal Illnesses | Pediatric COVID | 
| Giardia | Pediatric Fever and Serious Bacterial Infections | 
| Infections of the Spinal Column | Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome | 
| Influenza | Rabies | 
| Lumbar Puncture | Sepsis | 
| Pertussis | Septic Arthritides | 
| Polio | Skin and Soft Tissue Infections | 
| Re-Emerging Infections in the Age of Immunization Non- Compliance | Streptococcus pneumonia | 
| Syphilis | Tetanus | 
| Tick-Borne Disease | Varicella-Zoster Virus | 
| Urogenital Infections | 
Block 8: Neurology/Psychiatry
| Year 1 | Year 2 | 
| Addiction Medicine | Acute Psychosis | 
| Alcohol Dependence and Abuse | Adult Seizures | 
| Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage | Anticonvulsant Toxicity and Poisoning | 
| Anxiety/Panic Disorder | Antidepressant Toxicity and Poisoning | 
| Approach to Altered Mental Status | Antipsychotic Toxicity and Poisoning | 
| Approach to Headache | Approach to Back pain | 
| Benzodiazepine Dependence and Withdrawal | Approach to Generalized Weakness | 
| Cervical Artery Dissection | Approach to the Violent Patient | 
| Conversion Disorders | Bell Palsy | 
| Cranial Burr Hole | Cerebral Venous Thrombosis | 
| Cranial Neuropathies | Eating Disorders | 
| Ethanol Intoxication, Toxicity and Poisoning | Functional Seizures | 
| Ethanol Withdrawal | Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis | 
| Guillain-Barre Syndrome | Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis | 
| Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension | Non-Traumatic Back Disorders | 
| Intracerebral Hemorrhage | Pediatric Behavioral Health Emergencies | 
| Myasthenia Gravis | Pediatric Seizures | 
| Peripheral Nerve Disorders | Pituitary Apoplexy | 
| Opioid Dependence and Abuse | Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) | 
| Opioid Toxicity and Poisoning | Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome (RCVS) | 
| Osteomyelitis | Transient Cortical Blindness | 
| Spinal Cord Injuries | Transient Global Amnesia | 
| Spinal Fractures | Transient Ischemic Attack and Acute Ischemic Stroke | 
| Transverse Myelitis | The Suicidal Patient | 
| Vertigo and Dizziness | 
Block 9: Musculoskeletal/Trauma
| Year 1 | Year 2 | 
| Approach to Orthopedic Radiology - Upper Extremity | Achilles Tendon Rupture | 
| Bone Rongeur for Finger Amputations | Ankle-Brachial Index Measurements | 
| Carpal Fracture | Ankle Dislocations | 
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Ankle Dislocation and Subtalar Dislocation Reductions | 
| Elbow Arthrocentesis and Intra-Articular Injections | Ankle Fractures | 
| Elbow Dislocations | Ankle Fracture-Dislocation Reduction Techniques | 
| Elbow Fractures | Approach to the Limping Child | 
| Felon Incision and Drainage | Approach to Pediatric Orthopedic Injuries | 
| Finger Dislocation | Avascular Necrosis | 
| Finger Reduction Techniques | Bursitis | 
| Fingertip Avulsions | Bursitis Aspiration and Injections | 
| Flexor Tenosynovitis | Calcaneus Fracture | 
| Forearm Fractures | Femoral Shaft Fracture | 
| Fracture Blisters | Hand Fracture Reduction Techniques | 
| High-Pressure Injection Injuries | Hip Reduction Techniques | 
| Metacarpal Fractures | Knee Arthrocentesis and Intra-Articular Injections | 
| Nail Bed Injuries | Knee Dislocations | 
| Nail Bed Repair | Knee Fractures | 
| Non-septic arthritides | Ligamentous Injuries of the Knee | 
| Paronychia and Felon | Maisonneuve fracture | 
| Paronychia Incision and Drainage | Metatarsal Fractures and Dislocations | 
| Pediatric Lower Extremity Fractures | Overuse Syndromes | 
| Pediatric Upper Extremity Fractures | Patellar Dislocations | 
| Phalanx Fractures | Patellar Fractures | 
| Proximal and Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture | Patellar Tendon Rupture | 
| Psoas Abscess | Quadriceps Tendon Rupture | 
| Radial Nerve Palsy | Removal of Ingrown Toenail | 
| Ring Removal | Saline Load Test for Traumatic Arthrotomy | 
Block 9: Musculoskeletal/Trauma (continued)
| Year 1 | Year 2 | 
| Shoulder Dislocations | Shoulder Reduction Techniques | 
| Shoulder Injuries | Talus Injuries | 
| Splinting | Tibial and Fibular Shaft Fractures | 
| Subungual Hematoma Evacuation | Tibial Plafond Fracture | 
| Tendon Lacerations of the Hand | Tibial Plateau Fracture | 
| Thumb Fractures | Tutorial: Ultrasound of Joint Injuries | 
| Triceps Tendon Rupture | Tutorial: Ultrasound for Tendon and Ligamentous Injuries | 
| Tutorial: General Principles of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound | Wrist Dislocations | 
| Tutorial: Ultrasound of Bone Injuries | |
| Wrist Fracture | 
Block 10: Obstetrics/Gynecology/Renal/Urogenital
| Year 1 | Year 2 | 
| Approach to Pelvic Pain | Acute Kidney Injury | 
| Breech Presentation | Amniotic Fluid Embolism | 
| Chest Pain in Pregnancy | Bleeding Dialysis Fistula | 
| Contrast-Induced Nephropathy | Dialysis Related Emergencies | 
| Endometritis | Ectopic Pregnancy & Heterotopic Pregnancy | 
| Gynecologic Infections | Emergencies After 20 Weeks Gestation | 
| Male GU Emergencies | Emergencies Before 20 Weeks Gestation | 
| Nephrotic Syndrome | Mastitis | 
| Non-Traumatic Hematuria | Maternal Resuscitation and Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy | 
| Normal Vaginal Delivery | Miscarriage | 
| Ovarian Pathology | Nausea, Vomiting, and Hyperemesis in Pregnancy | 
| Pediatric Female GU Emergencies | Preeclampsia/Eclampsia | 
| Placental Abruption | Pregnancy of Unknown Location | 
| Placenta Previa | Prelabor Rupture of Membranes | 
| Postpartum Hemorrhage | Renal Stone Disease | 
| Sexual Assault Evaluation | Renal Transplant Related Emergencies | 
| Shoulder Dystocia | Rhabdomyolysis | 
| The Complicated Delivery and Post-Partum Complications | Septic Miscarriage | 
| Urological Trauma | Toxic Shock Syndrome | 
| Vaginal Bleeding in the Non-pregnant Patient | Trauma in Pregnancy | 
| Vasa Previa | 
Block 11: Cardiology/Eye
| Year 1 | Year 2 | 
| Atrial Fibrillation | Chalazion | 
| Automated Internal Cardioverter-Defibrillators | Conjunctivitis | 
| Bradydysrhythmias | Endocarditis | 
| Cardiac Pacing | Eye Foreign Bodies | 
| Congenital Long QT | Heart Failure | 
| Endopthalmitis | Hordeolum | 
| Hyphema | Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy | 
| Optic Neuritis | Keratitis and Corneal Ulcers | 
| Pacemakers | Non-ductal Congenital Lesions: ASD VSD | 
| Prehospital Management of Cardiac Arrest and Interface with Regionalized Systems of Care | Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease | 
| Retinal Detachment and Defects | Pediatric Heart Failure | 
| ST Segment Elevation in aVR | Pulmonary Hypertension | 
| Tachydysrhythmias | Uveitis | 
| T wave Inversion in the Anterior Leads | Valvular Disorders | 
Block 12: Head/Ears/Eyes/Nose/Throat
| Year 1 | Year 2 | 
| Acute Glaucoma | Allergic Rhinitis/Seasonal Allergies | 
| Acute Maculopathy | Approach to Throat Pain | 
| Acute Otitis Media | Chiasmal and Retrochiasmal Disorders | 
| Approach to Ear Pain | Cricothyrotomy | 
| Approach to the Patient with Vision Loss | Dental Infections and Atraumatic Dental Pain | 
| Approach to the Red Eye | Dental Trauma | 
| Central Retinal Artery Occlusion | Ear Foreign Bodies | 
| Central Retinal Vein Occlusion | Epiglottitis | 
| Corneal Abrasion | Epistaxis | 
| Ear Trauma | Lateral Canthotomy | 
| Eye Trauma | Lemierre Syndrome | 
| Infectious Ear Emergencies | Lens Dislocation | 
| Mastoiditis | Ludwig Angina | 
| Nasal Trauma | Nasal Foreign Bodies | 
| Noninfectious Ear Emergencies | Perichondritis | 
| Otitis Externa/Malignant Otitis Externa | Peritonsillar Abscess | 
| Parotitis | Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage | 
| Perforation of the Tympanic Membrane | Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis | 
| Pharyngitis | Ramsay Hunt Syndrome | 
| Sialolithiasis | Retropharyngeal Abscess | 
| Suppurative Labyrinthitis | Sinusitis | 
| Vitreous Hemorrhage | Spontaneous Subconjunctival Hemorrhage | 
| Temporomandibular Joint Disorders | 
Block 13: Hematology/Immunology/Environmental/Miscellaneous
| Year 1 | Year 2 | 
| Accidental Discharge of Epinephrine Auto Injector Into a Finger | Adult Problems in the Pediatric Patient - Venous Thromboembolism | 
| Adult and Pediatric Medical Malpractice | Anemia and Transfusion | 
| Adverse Effects of Cancer Immunotherapy | Anticoagulant Reversal | 
| Allergy, Hypersensitivity, and Anaphylaxis | Children with Special Needs: Transplants | 
| Altitude-Related Illness | Elder Abuse and Neglect | 
| Angioedema | Emergency Medicine Documentation | 
| Approach to the Solid Organ Transplant Recipient | Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response | 
| Blast Crisis | EMTALA/Obligations of Sending and Receiving Physicians | 
| Children with Special Needs: Medical Devices | Frostbite and Nonfreezing Cold Injury | 
| Diving Injuries | Heat-Related Emergencies | 
| Hair Tourniquet Removal | Hemophilia | 
| Human Trafficking | Hypothermia | 
| Informed Consent/Against Medical Advice (AMA) | Immigrant Health | 
| Medical Malpractice Stress Syndrome | Lightning and Electrical Emergencies | 
| Mobile Integrated Health and Community Paramedicine | Pediatric Analgesia | 
| Neutropenic Fever | Primary Hypothermia | 
| Procoagulant States | Shared Decision-Making | 
| Prolonged Casualty Care | Sickle Cell Disease | 
| Radiation Illness and Injury | Thrombocytopenia | 
| Submersion-Related Injury | Trigger Point Injections | 
| Suture Materials | von Willebrand Disease | 
| Tactical Emergency Medical Support | Workplace Violence | 
| Tumor Lysis Syndrome | 
