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Medical Category: Thoracic and Respiratory

REBEL CAST – RENOVATE Trial: HFNC vs BPAP in Acute Respiratory Failure

The RENOVATE trial set out to answer a high-impact question across five distinct etiologic groups: Is HFNC non-inferior to BPAP (NIV) for preventing intubation or death in acute respiratory failure?

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REBEL Core Cast 149: Review of Corticosteroids in Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Corticosteroids have long sparked debate in the treatment of bacterial pneumonia — once viewed with skepticism, now increasingly supported by high-quality evidence. In this episode, Dr. Alex Chapa joins the REBEL Core Cast team to explore how the 2023 Cape ...

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Thoracic and Respiratory

RENOVATE Trial: HFNC vs BPAP in Acute Respiratory Failure

With high flows, modest PEEP, and effective dead-space washout, HFNC can improve oxygenation and decrease work of breathing while preserving the ability to talk, cough, eat, and interact with staff and family. The RENOVATE trial set out to answer a ...

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REBEL Core Cast 148.0–Demystifying Non-Invasive Ventilation & HiFlow

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) refers to respiratory support provided without endotracheal intubation. The most common modalities include continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC). These therapies aim to improve oxygenation, reduce the work ...

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Thoracic and Respiratory

The RSI Trial: Ketamine vs Etomidate in Rapid Sequence Intubation

Etomidate or ketamine? The debate over the ideal agent for emergency rapid sequence intubation (RSI) has raged for years with no clear winner. Etomidate has been touted in the past for its rapid onset and minimal intrinsic effects on hemodynamics. ...

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