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Author: Salim Rezaie

IV or IO Epi in OHCA?

Background: Epinephrine remains a staple in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).  However, the optimal dose, timing, and route of administration are still unknown.  Standard dosing of epinephrine is 1mg every 3 to 5 minutes via the intravenous …

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Resuscitation

REBEL Cast Ep79: COVID-19 – Trying Not to Intubate Early & Why ARDSnet may be the Wrong Ventilator Paradigm

Hey there REBEL Cast listeners, Salim Rezaie here.  For me and I am sure many COVID-19 has been quite the whirlwind.  So much information, so little time to process all of it.  Meanwhile, many of us are on the frontlines …

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Infectious DiseaseThoracic and Respiratory

REBEL Cast Ep78: Length Matters – At Least When it Comes to US-Guided Peripheral IV Catheters

Background: Peripheral intravenous (PIV) access is one of the most commonly performed invasive procedures in unwell patients.  Although, most patients can have PIVs placed by palpation, there is a subset of patients with difficult vascular access that will require ultrasound-guided …

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Procedures and Skills

COVID-19 Hypoxemia: A Better and Still Safe Way

I have been thinking a lot about patients with COVID-19 and the pulmonary pattern that they develop.  This disease process has been categorized like ARDS, but the reality is it is not like “typical” ARDS.  Lung compliance is often normal …

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Infectious DiseaseResuscitation

Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines on the Management of Critically Ill Adults with COVID-19

Background: The Surviving Sepsis Campaign published their recommendations for the management of patients with COVID-19 on March 20th, 2020 (though as of the date of this blog post, the document has not been peer reviewed).  36 experts from 12 countries …

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Infectious Disease

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