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REBEL Core Cast 128.0 – Toxic Alcohols
Take Home Points Toxic alcohols generally refer to methanol and ethylene glycol as these substances pose significant metabolic derangement and end-organ damage. Patient who present shortly after inges
REBEL Core Cast 127.0 – Penetrating Neck Injuries
Take Home Points Anticipate anatomically challenging airways and consider early intubation prior to loss of airway anatomy. Skip the zones of the neck and focus on hard signs of vascular (Shock w/o an
A Winning Hand in Cardiology: Queen of Hearts AI Model Enhances OMI Detection
Background: Cath lab activation based on ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) criteria is founded on aging data and requires evolution. In the “Occlusive Myocardial Infarction (OMI) Manifesto,”
REBEL Core Cast 126.0 – Peds Hem Onc Emergencies
Take Home Points Early administration of antibiotics (within 60 min) in patients with fever and neutropenia is life saving. Fever in sickle cell is an emergency and always requires cultures and antibi
REBEL Core Cast 125.0 – Hyperkalemia
Take Home Points Always obtain an EKG in patients with ESRD upon presentation Always obtain an EKG in patients with hyperkalemia as pseudohyperkalemia is the number one cause If the patient with hyper
REBEL Core Cast 124.0 – Hyperinsulinemia Euglycemia Therapy
Take Home Points Management of severe beta-blocker and calcium-channel blocker toxicity should occur in a stepwise fashion: potential gastric decontamination, multiple lines of access, judicious fluid
REBEL Core Cast 123.0 – Posterior Epistaxis
Take Home Points: Posterior epistaxis is a rare, life-threatning presentation. The key is in identifying and rapidly gaining control with a posterior pack or foley catheter. These patients often requi
ANNEXA-1: Andexanet Alfa Associated with Harm in DOAC Reversal
Background: In May of 2018, Andexanet alfa gained accelerated approval by the FDA for the reversal direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) despite a lack of robust evidence for use. The 2022 AHA/ASA guidel
REBEL Core Cast 122.0 – Neutropenic Fever
Take Home Points: There are many causes of neutropenia, chemotherapy being by far the most dangerous. Febrile neutropenia is a condition conveying high mortality. Early administration of antibiotics i
REBEL Cast Ep126: Should We Not Be Recommending Small Adult BVMs in OHCA?
Background: The holy grail of outcomes in OHCA is survival with good neurologic outcome. The only interventions proven to increase this outcome are high quality CPR and defibrillation in shockable rh