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Author: Salim Rezaie

REBEL Cast Ep85: The HALT-IT Trial – TXA in Acute GI Bleeds

Background: Acute gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is a common diagnosis dealt with by emergency clinicians.  Definitive therapy for acute GIB often includes endoscopy or surgery. However, there is a myriad of pharmaceutical options (i.e. PPI, Somatostatin Analogues, Antibiotics, etc.) as well …

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Abdominal and Gastroinstestinal

The RECOVERY Trial: Dexamethasone for COVID-19?

Background: We have been in need of a sign of hope in the fight against SARS-CoV-2 as it runs from city to city overwhelming health systems.  The majority of patients will be either asymptomatic or have only mild disease.  These …

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Infectious Disease

Auricular Hematoma Management

Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) complaints are commonly seen in the emergency department. When you hear “ENT emergencies,” you probably think about epistaxis, sinusitis, and possibly foreign body removal (either from the ear or nose). While not as common, auricular …

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Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

REBEL Cast Ep84: Here We Go Again with Time is Brain

Background: Here we go again with another “Time is Brain,” acute ischemic stroke study.  The authors start out by saying that earlier administration of intravenous tPA in acute ischemic stroke is associated with reduced mortality by the time of hospital …

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Neurology

Factor Xa Inhibitor Related ICH & PCCs

Background: Factor Xa inhibitors have gained more use over the past several years due to the ease of administration and easier monitoring. However, bleeding, namely intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) is still a risk and the lack of a proven antidote is …

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Hematology and Oncology

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