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REBEL Core Cast – Basics of EM – Introduction

by Ellsworth Wright posted June 1, 2022 No Comments

REBEL Core Cast – Basics of Emergency Medicine Podcast Welcome to the EMRA Basics of Emergency Medicine Podcast. I am your host EJ Wright, and the following series is an all encompassing approach to the most common chief complaints in …

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Is Contrast Induced Nephropathy (CIN) Really Not a Thing?

by Salim Rezaie posted September 25, 2017 No Comments

Background: One of the most common imaging modalities used in the emergency department (ED) today is computed tomography (CT) scans using intravenous radiocontrast agents. Use of IV contrast can help increase visualization of pathology as compared to non-contrast CTs. However, …

Allergy and ImmunologyRenal and Genitourinary

Icatibant Doesn’t Improve Outcomes in ACE-I Induced Angioedema

by Anand Swaminathan posted June 22, 2017 No Comments

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE-I) are prescribed to millions of patients in the US. Though they are relatively safe, upper airway angioedema is one of the life-threatening adverse effects that we see frequently in the Emergency Department. Though this disorder …

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The AMACING Trial: Prehydration to Prevent Contrast Induced Nephropathy (CIN)?

by Salim Rezaie posted March 24, 2017 No Comments

Background: In patients with compromised renal function, the use of intravascular iodinated contrast material is generally not given to avoid contrast induced nephropathy (CIN). Currently, there is no treatment for contrast-induced nephropathy, therefore the focus has been on prevention. Guidelines …

Allergy and ImmunologyRenal and Genitourinary

Contrast Induced Nephropathy (CIN): Fact or Myth?

by Salim Rezaie posted March 20, 2017 No Comments

Background: Use of contrast media in CT scans has been cited as one of the most common causes of iatrogenic acute kidney injury. Its use however improves the diagnostic accuracy of CT scans. Some studies have even reported an incidence …

Allergy and ImmunologyRenal and Genitourinary