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Clinical Conundrum: Pregnant and Puking: What’s Safe and Effective in the ED?

Nausea with or without vomiting is very common in early pregnancy, affecting approximately 70% of pregnancies (Maisal 2012). Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy that can lead to significant maternal dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and ...

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

REBEL Core Cast 146.0–Ventilators Part 4: Setting up the Ventilator

Ventilator management can feel overwhelming—there are so many knobs to turn, numbers to watch, and changes to make. But before adjusting any settings, it’s crucial to understand why the patient is in distress in the first place, because the right ...

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Thoracic and Respiratory

REBEL Core Cast – Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies: Beyond Viral Season

Welcome to the Rebel Core Content Blog, where we delve into crucial knowledge for emergency medicine. Today, we share insightful tips from PEM specialist Dr. Elise Perelman, shedding light on respiratory challenges in infants, toddlers, and young children during the ...

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PediatricsThoracic and Respiratory

The Dilt Drop: Can Calcium Break the Fall?

Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (AF with RVR) is one of the most common dysrhythmias encountered in the emergency department and often requires prompt rate control. Diltiazem remains a go-to agent due to its rapid onset, AV nodal selectivity, ...

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Cardiovascular

MDCalc Wars: Winter is Coming: Are You Using the Right Pneumonia Score?

Pneumonia season doesn’t just fill your waiting room – it fills your brain with decisions: Admit or discharge? Floor or ICU? CURB-65, PSI/PORT, and SMART-COP all promise to help, but they’re not built to answer the same question. This quick ...

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Thoracic and Respiratory

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