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Medical Category: Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

REBEL Core Cast 133.0 – TMJ Dislocation

Take Home points: Atraumatic TMJ dislocations are typically anterior in nature and can be reduced by a variety of techniques in the ED Traumatic TMJ dislocations often involve mandible fractures and typically require open reduction and fixation in the operating ...

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Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

Remote Consult Protocols for Retinal Artery Occlusion: A Visionary Approach in Emergency Care?

Background:  Retinal artery occlusion (RAO) is a time-sensitive ophthalmic emergency that demands rapid diagnosis and intervention. Administration of intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IVtPA) within 4.5 hours of symptom onset appears to be the most promising approach for improving visual outcomes, supported ...

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Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

REBEL Core Cast 123.0 – Posterior Epistaxis

Take Home Points: Posterior epistaxis is a rare, life-threatning presentation. The key is in identifying and rapidly gaining control with a posterior pack or foley catheter. These patients often require surgical intervention so get ENT to the bedside and admit ...

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Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

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Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, and ThroatHematology and Oncology

REBEL Core Cast 121.0 – Acute Sinusitis

Take Home Points Acute rhinosinusitis is a clinical diagnosis The vast majority of acute rhinosinusitis cases are viral in nature and do not require antibiotics Consider the use of antibiotics in select groups with severe disease or worsening symptoms after ...

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Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, and ThroatInfectious Disease

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