Background: Welcome back to REBEL Cast episode 47. In this issue we are going to talk about some recent trials published in the past year that have gotten some love in the FOAMed world. We have been meaning to discuss ...
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, ...
Background: The treatment of urinary retention is pretty straightforward; place either a Foley catheter or suprapubic catheter to decompress the bladder. What is less clear, and more often debated, is if we need to clamp the catheter after 200 – ...
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 ...
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 ...
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