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REBEL Core Cast 141.0–Ventilators Part 1: Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation — Types of Breathes

For many medical residents, the ICU can feel like stepping into a pressure cooker. At the heart of that stress often lies one intimidating machine: the ventilator. Rather than diving headfirst into complex ventilator modes, this episode lays a critical ...

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Thoracic and Respiratory

TXA for Hemoptysis: We Put That $#!t on Everything (That Bleeds)

Hemoptysis is a potentially life-threatening emergency that can lead to airway compromise and hemorrhagic shock. While definitive treatments like bronchoscopy, bronchial artery embolization (BAE), and surgery can be effective, they often require significant time and specialized resources—capabilities not universally available ...

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ResuscitationThoracic and Respiratory

REBEL Core Cast 140.0: The Power and Limitations of Intraosseous Lines in Emergency Medicine

The sicker the patient, the more likely an IO line is the right choice. In emergencies such as cardiac arrest or hemorrhagic shock, the speed and reliability of IO access outshine traditional intravenous (IV) or central line placements. There's virtually ...

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Procedures and SkillsResuscitation

MDCalc Wars: Sorting Out Syncope – Which Rule Should You Trust?

Syncope is one of the most common complaints we face in the ED. Most patients do well, yet a small subset are harboring serious cardiac or neurologic disease. Admit everyone, and we waste beds and resources; discharge everyone, and we ...

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Cardiovascular

REBEL Core Cast 139.0: Pneumothorax Decompression

On this episode of the Rebel Core Cast, Swami takes a deep dive into pneumothorax decompression, focusing on the need for improvements beyond the classic teachings. Covering scenarios where immediate decompression is critical, particularly in tension pneumothorax, Swami discusses the ...

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Procedures and SkillsResuscitation

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