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Author: Anand Swaminathan

REBEL Core Cast 31.0 – Hyperthyroidism

Take Home Points Hyperthyroidism can present along a spectrum from the minimally symptomatic to severely decompensated and presentation can vary with age If there are a lot of interconnecting systems complaints consider obtaibning a TSH, t3 and t4  Once you’ve …

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Endocrine, Metabolic, Fluid, and Electrolytes

REBEL Core Cast 30.0 – Neonatal Resuscitation

Take-Home Points Before starting a neonatal resuscitation, take some deep breaths to calm yourself Call in your friends – get a second team to manage the mother, call OB, call the NICU – all hands on deck Anticipate the equipment …

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PediatricsResuscitation

EXTEND-IA TNK Part II – What Dose of Tenecteplase is the Right Dose?

Background: The publication of the MR CLEAN trial in January 2015 changed the face of ischemic stroke care. This was the first study demonstrating a benefit to endovascular treatment of a specific subset of ischemic stroke patients: those with a …

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Neurology

REBEL Core Cast 29.0 – Vascular Disasters

Vascular Disasters Take Home Points Consider vascular pathologies in all of your patients with atraumatic limb pain – especially those with typical and atypical risk factors Early diagnosis is imperative. Time is tissue. Catch this as early as possible. Pain …

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Cardiovascular

REBEL Core Cast 28.0 – Conference Pearls

Take Home Points  No palpable pulse does not equal no perfusion. We aren’t great at feeling pulses Patients with moderate to severe signs and symptoms of lithium toxicity should be considered for hemodialysis Always consider serious causes of back pain …

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ResuscitationToxicology

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