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Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring in Critically Ill Adults?

Background: Patients with shock frequently present with hypotension.  Many of these patients are started on vasopressor and inopressor medications to assist in efforts to normalize blood pressure to help improve organ perfusion. In shocky patients, arterial lines are often used …

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REBEL Core Cast 117.0 – Infections of Pregnancy

Take Home Points Infections are a leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. Prompt recognition is critical in management. Most infectious processes will require admission and close observation for improvement or decompensation.

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

The Needle Vs. The Knife for Spontaneous Pneumothorax: A Closer Look at the EXPRED Study

Background:  The optimal management of primary, spontaneous pneumothorax (sPTX) remains an area of active debate. The British Thoracic Society recommends the least invasive approach possible. In contrast, the American College of Chest Physicians favors first-line chest tube drainage for any …

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Thoracic and Respiratory

The AcT Trial: Tenecteplase vs Alteplase for Acute Ischemic Stroke

Background: Alteplase, a class of medication that converts plasminogen to plasmin leading to fibrin degradation and subsequent clot lysis, has been the standard of care for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients that meet eligibility criteria. Tenecteplase, a modified version of …

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Neurology

REBEL Cast Ep123: Reduced-Dose Systemic Peripheral Alteplase in Massive PE?

Background: Massive pulmonary embolism  defined as sustained hypotension (SBP <90mmHg)  has a high mortality which is why early recognition and thrombolytic therapy is typically recommended (AHA Class IIA; ESC Class IB) [1]. However, full-dose thrombolytic therapy (Alteplase 100mg (IV) is  associated …

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