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Author: Anand Swaminathan

REBEL Core Cast 150.0: Emergency Medicine Consults: How to Call a Consult + Handle Pushback (With Scripts)

Consults aren’t a formality—they’re a patient-care intervention. In this post, Swami breaks down how to call a consult in the ED using a simple 4-step framework (introduce yourself, lead with the ask, give a focused summary, and close the loop), ...

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Continuous Suctioning Doesn’t Hasten Hypoxemia

Prior research has shown that deep tracheal suctioning can result in more rapid development of hypoxemia. It is unclear if continuous suctioning during intubation poses a similar risk. Does the application of continuous suctioning during rapid sequence intubation (RSI) result ...

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Resuscitation

The RSI Trial: Ketamine vs Etomidate in Rapid Sequence Intubation

Etomidate or ketamine? The debate over the ideal agent for emergency rapid sequence intubation (RSI) has raged for years with no clear winner. Etomidate has been touted in the past for its rapid onset and minimal intrinsic effects on hemodynamics. ...

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ResuscitationThoracic and Respiratory

Clinical Conundrum: How Effective is Oseltamivir in Influenza?

Annual influenza cases exceed one billion worldwide, with the vast majority of patients experiencing mild to moderate severity of illness. This massive health burden explains the extensive research into antivirals, including oseltamivir (Tamiflu). Initial studies supported the utility of oseltamivir ...

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Infectious DiseaseThoracic and Respiratory

REBEL Core Cast – Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies: Beyond Viral Season

Welcome to the Rebel Core Content Blog, where we delve into crucial knowledge for emergency medicine. Today, we share insightful tips from PEM specialist Dr. Elise Perelman, shedding light on respiratory challenges in infants, toddlers, and young children during the ...

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PediatricsThoracic and Respiratory

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