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Author: Anand Swaminathan

REBEL Core Cast 13.0 – Measles

Take Home Points on Measles There is a resurgence of measles worldwide Incubation period is 10 – 14 days and patients are contagious 4 days before rash develops and up to 5 days after Suspect measles in any patient with ...

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Infectious Disease

Is There a Benefit to Hospitalization in Syncope?

Background: Syncope, defined as a transient loss of consciousness with spontaneous and complete recovery to pre-event status, is a common emergency department (ED) presentation. Recently, we have discussed the lack of clinical utility in distinguishing syncope from near-syncope in terms ...

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Cardiovascular

REBEL Core Cast 12.0 – Tracheostomy Emergencies

Take Home Points on Tracheostomy Emergencies Track is mature in 7 days – don’t blindly replace before then because concern for false track creation All bleeding needs to be taken seriously and should be evaluated by surgery If not ventilating ...

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ResuscitationThoracic and Respiratory

REBEL Core Cast 11.0 – Epiglottitis

Take Home Points on Epiglottitis Epiglottitis has demonstrated a resurgence in the adult population. It is no longer a pediatric only disease. The classic presentation of epiglottitis (3Ds of drooling, dysphagia and distress) is uncommon Epiglottitis should be high on ...

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Infectious Disease

REBEL Core Cast 10.0 – Blunt Cardiac Injury

Take Home Points on Blunt Cardiac Injury No single test can be used to exclude BCI. However a thorough physical exam combined with a 12-lead EKG, troponin measurement, and echocardiography can be used to characterize BCI and direct care Obtain ...

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Trauma

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