In this episode of the Rebel Core Content podcast, Swami provides crucial tips on using tourniquets. Highlighting the significance of these life and limb-saving devices, the discussion focuses on the optimal placement of tourniquets, emphasizing placing them 2-3 inches (5-6 ...
Procalcitonin is a protein that is upregulated during inflammatory states. An elevation in procalcitonin should be specific to bacterial infections. Viral infections should result in decreased procalcitonin levels thus allowing us to differentiate bacterial from viral and help guide antibiotic ...
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 intravenous (IV) or central line placements. There's virtually ...
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 decompression is critical, particularly in tension pneumothorax, Swami discusses the ...
🧭 REBEL Rundown 📌 Key Points 💨 Most asthma patients still leave the ED with a SABA alone—time for an upgrade. 📉 SABA/ICS combo inhalers cut severe exacerbations compared to SABA alone. 🏥 Study excluded typical ED patients—few had recent ...
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