REBEL Cast

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Latest Episodes

REBEL Core Cast 117.0 – Infections of Pregnancy
February 07, 2024

Take Home Points Infections are a leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. Prompt recognition is critical in management. Most infectious processes will require admission and close observation fo

REBEL Cast Ep123: Reduced-Dose Systemic Peripheral Alteplase in Massive PE?
January 29, 2024

Background: Massive pulmonary embolism  defined as sustained hypotension (SBP

REBEL Core Cast 116.0 – Achilles Tendon Rupture
January 24, 2024

Take Home Points Achilles tendon rupture is a clinical diagnosis. The Thompson Test should be applied in all suspected cases. Remember to brace or splint a rupture, even if suspected, in the resting e

REBEL Core Cast 115.0 – Cardiogenic Shock
December 27, 2023

Take Home Points: Know clinical (cold extremities, oliguria, confusion, dizziness, narrow pulse pressure) and laboratory markers (metabolic acidosis, elevated creatinine, lactic acidosis) of hypoperfu

REBEL Core Cast 114.0 – Carbon Monoxide Toxicity
December 13, 2023

Take Home Points: Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that results from incomplete combustion of any carbon containing product. Exposure often occur unintentionally from indoor

REBEL Core Cast 113.0 – ACS Therapies and Management
November 29, 2023

Take Home Points: All STEMIs should be loaded with dual antiplatelet therapy. Prasugrel (Effient) is avoided as there is an increase in bleeding complications if the patient requires a CABG. NSTEMI ca

REBEL Core Cast 112.0 – Awareness During Paralysis
November 15, 2023

Take Home Points: Dose your RSI meds correctly. Reach for post-intubation sedation at the same time you are asking for your induction agent and paralytic. Propofol is a great choice for post-intuba

REBEL Core Cast 110.0 – On Shift Learning Pearls
October 11, 2023

Take Home Points: Patients with recent onset atrial fibrillation can safely be cardioverted if they are 1) on anticoagulation 2) Low risk based on CHADS-VASC with onset < 48 hours or 3) High risk base

REBEL Core Cast 109.0 – Na Channel Blocker Poisoning
September 27, 2023

Take Home Points: In the context of poisoning, a wide QRS is anything greater than 100 milliseconds. A newly wide QRS, especially with hemodynamic instability, should prompt consideration of sodiu

REBEL Core Cast 108.0 – Angioedema
September 13, 2023

Take Home Points: Airway management is paramount; expect a challenging intubation and consider controlling the airway early if there is apparent airway compromise. Understanding the cause of angioedem