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Medical Category: Thoracic and Respiratory

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Preoxygenation Strategies For Intubation of Critically Ill Patients

What are the differences in efficacy and safety of HFNC, NIPPV, and facemask oxygen for preoxygenation of patients who are critically ill requiring tracheal intubation?

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The PEERLESS Trial: Large-Bore Mechanical Thrombectomy Versus Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis in Intermediate-Risk PE

The optimal treatment strategy for intermediate-risk (submassive) pulmonary embolism remains controversial. These patients are not in shock, but they have right ventricular (RV) dysfunction and myocardial injury, which are associated with higher risk for clinical decompensation and adverse outcomes.

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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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