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How it works

See how an exam session runs inside GasBoard Prep.

Step 1

Choose the session you want to run and track progress across all ten scenarios.

The dashboard checklist shows which sessions you have finished and what is next in your plan.

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10 sessions
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Session 01

Topic:Posterior fossa tumor
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Step 2

Review the pre-case brief

Orient with the patient summary, labs, and risks before the examiner begins.

Pre-case brief

Seated posterior fossa mass

Examiner delivers this 10 minutes before you enter the room.

Preparation time · 10:00

Patient snapshot

  • 58-year-old female, BMI 29
  • History: hypertension, prior DVT on rivaroxaban (held 48 hours)
  • Symptoms: progressive cerebellar ataxia, new diplopia

Labs & imaging

  • Hgb 12.1 · Plt 205K · INR 1.1 · Na 138 · K 4.1
  • MRI: 3.5 cm posterior fossa mass compressing 4th ventricle
  • TEE planned for intraoperative embolism monitoring

Access & monitoring

  • Existing 18g peripheral IV · arterial line after induction
  • Central line requested for aspiration of venous air
  • Neuromonitoring: SSEP/MEP with baseline after positioning

Immediate priorities

  • Brief team on venous air embolism pathway
  • Secure airway plan with backup for limited neck mobility
  • Coordinate blood conservation strategy; cell saver available
Step 3

Speak with the examiner

Answer every question out loud while the examiner moves through pre-op, intra-op, and follow-up topics.

Live conversation

Examiner

Walk me through your initial setup as this posterior fossa patient rolls in.

Step 4

Study the transcript

Open the saved conversation to review what you said and plan your next session.

Saved transcript

Examiner

Walk me through your initial setup as this posterior fossa patient rolls in.

You

Confirm monitors, check blood products, brief the team on sitting-position risks, and review airway contingencies.

Examiner

Outline your airway plan and backups.

You

Video laryngoscopy with prepared fiberoptic scope and LMA rescue if the view is lost.

Examiner

The surgeon wants the central line before positioning. What do you do?

You

Place a multi-lumen catheter while supine, confirm waveform, and coordinate with neuromonitoring before moving.

Examiner

Venous air is detected. Give me your sequence right now.

You

Alert the field, flood with saline, flatten the table, aspirate through the catheter, switch to 100% oxygen, and assess hemodynamics.

Examiner

Blood pressure continues to drop. How are you managing it?

You

Titrate phenylephrine to restore MAP above 70 while checking TEE for right-sided obstruction.

Examiner

What labs do you send after the event?

You

ABG, lactate, hemoglobin, and coagulation panel to evaluate perfusion and bleeding.

Examiner

We are moving to closure. What is on your checklist?

You

Verify neuromonitoring baseline, ensure normothermia, secure lines for transport, and confirm analgesia plan.

Examiner

Will you extubate in the OR?

You

No, I will transport intubated for airway protection and neurologic monitoring given the air embolism.

Examiner

What are your ICU orders?

You

Head elevation, arterial line monitoring, frequent neuro checks, and a low threshold for emergent CT.

Examiner

If the surgeon requests early anticoagulation, how do you respond?

You

Coordinate timing after imaging confirms stability, typically 24 hours if neurologic status allows.

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