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Latest Episodes

REBEL Core Cast – DKA: Beyond the Basics Part 1 – The SQuID Protocol
October 06, 2025

Mechanical ventilation can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with a sea of ventilator modes and unfamiliar terminology. In Part 2 of the series, we go beyond breath types and delivery mechanics

REBEL Core Cast 143.0–Ventilators Part 3: Oxygenation & Ventilation — Mastering the Balance on the Ventilator
October 02, 2025

When you take the airway, you take the wheel and you now control the patients oxygenation and ventilation. In this REBEL Crit episode, Dr. Lodeserto and Dr. Acker walk through the physiology, ventila

REBEL Core Cast 142.0–Ventilators Part 2: Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation – Most Common Ventilator Modes
September 22, 2025

Mechanical ventilation can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with a sea of ventilator modes and unfamiliar terminology. In Part 2 of the series, we go beyond breath types and delivery mechanics

Incrementum Conference 2026: Revolutionizing Emergency Medicine in Spain
September 18, 2025

In this special episode of Rebel Cast, we spotlight the Incrementum Conference in Spain, a significant event in emergency medicine. Hosts welcome Dr. Francisco 'Paco' Campillo Palma and Dr. Carmen Mar

REBEL Core Cast 141.0–Ventilators Part 1: Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation — Types of Breathes
September 15, 2025

For many medical residents, the ICU can feel like stepping into a pressure cooker. At the heart of that stress often lies one intimidating machine: the ventilator. Rather than diving headfirst into co

REBEL Core Cast 140.0: The Power and Limitations of Intraosseous Lines in Emergency Medicine
September 01, 2025

The sicker the patient, the more likely an IO line is the right choice. In emergencies such as cardiac arrest or hemorrhagic shock, the speed and reliability of IO access outshine traditional intraven

REBEL Core Cast 139.0: Pneumothorax Decompression
August 18, 2025

On this episode of the Rebel Core Cast, Swami takes a deep dive into pneumothorax decompression, focusing on the need for improvements beyond the classic teachings. Covering scenarios where immediate

REBEL Core Cast 138.0: A Simple Bedside Approach to Shock
August 04, 2025

In this episode, we will dive into a simple yet effective bedside approach to a patient in shock. By using quick physical exam findings and bedside vitals (particularly pulse pressure), you can form a

REBEL Core Cast 137.0: A Simple Approach to Sinus Tachycardia
July 21, 2025

Sinus tachycardia is the most prevalent cardiac dysrhythmia in critically ill patients, yet it often receives less attention than it warrants. While the rhythm itself is not inherently dangerous, it s

REBEL Core Cast 136.0: A Simple Approach to the Tachypneic Patient
July 07, 2025

In this episode, we focus on the bedside evaluation of the tachypneic patient. Tachypnea (increased respiratory rate) can be an early indicator of serious illness, but not every tachypneic patient is