REBEL EM has primarily been a clinical blog focusing on critical appraisal of research, but now we are proud to introduce

REBEL Core

, an initiative to improve discussion of core content in emergency medicine/critical care. Free Open Access Medical Education (FOAMed) has long been dedicated to discussing current literature to shorten knowledge translation. However, if all you use is FOAMed, then you will have “swiss cheese knowledge”, due to the lack of having foundational knowledge. The entire breadth of emergency medicine is not currently covered by FOAMed with a disproportionate representation of critical care topics (i.e. ECG, Ultrasound, Resuscitation, Procedures). REBEL Core will continue to discuss the foundational knowledge necessary in all aspects of emergency care.

REBEL Cast – Basics of EM – Cough

by Ellsworth Wright posted June 1, 2022 No Comments

Take Home Points Be aware of the red flags – fever, HIV, hemoptysis, TB risk factors Is the onset acute or chronic Characterize sputum production – spoon full, cup full, bucket full- Hemoptysis – most can have streaking and thats ...

Allergy and ImmunologyHead, Eye, Ear, Nose, and ThroatInfectious DiseaseThoracic and Respiratory

REBEL Core Cast – Basics of EM – Sore Throat

by Ellsworth Wright posted June 1, 2022 No Comments

Take Home Points Look for the red flags – fever, drooling, neck stiffness, toxic ingestion, uvula deviation, voice changes Steroids help with swelling Obtain CT soft tissue neck for concerning presentations Don’t be a cowboy/cowgirl – get consultants involved early ...

Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, and ThroatInfectious DiseaseThoracic and Respiratory

REBEL Core Cast – Basics of EM – Intoxication

by Ellsworth Wright posted June 1, 2022 No Comments

Take Home Message Do not ignore abnormal vital signs – they can be the harbinger of badness Watch out for developing withdrawal, treat early and aggressively These patients are a major fall risk – keep rails up, place on safety ...

Toxicology

REBEL Core Cast – Basics of EM – AMS

by Ellsworth Wright posted June 1, 2022 No Comments

Take Home Points Walk in – decide sick/not sick Do I need help now? If so, call in the troops Stable – start asking questions – A LOT OF THEM Investigate – reach out to family, bystanders, EMS, PMD, pharmacy ...

Endocrine, Metabolic, Fluid, and ElectrolytesPyschobehavioral

REBEL Core Cast – Basics of EM – Eye Complaints

by Ellsworth Wright posted June 1, 2022 No Comments

Take Home Points Always check the vital signs of the eye – visual acuities, field of vision, ocular pressure Go in thinking whether you have to call Optho or not Get the story – was there trauma or did it ...

Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

REBEL Core Cast – Basics of EM – Head Injury

by Ellsworth Wright posted June 1, 2022 No Comments

Take Home Points Patients >65 or suspected of intoxication are at high risk for bleeds – scan them!! Epidural has a lucent period – be wary of decompensation and perform frequent re-evals. Anti-coagulated patients must be reversed. FFP takes hours ...

Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, and ThroatOrthopedicsTrauma

REBEL Core Cast – Basics of EM – Headache

by Ellsworth Wright posted June 1, 2022 No Comments

Take Home Points Hypertension rarely causes headache, it’s usually the other way around. Patients with headaches are in pain, and in turn, may have elevated blood pressures. Treat the underlying issue and you’ll treat the HTN at the same time. ...

Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

REBEL Core Cast – Basics of EM – Introduction

by Ellsworth Wright posted June 1, 2022 No Comments

REBEL Core Cast – Basics of Emergency Medicine Podcast Welcome to the EMRA Basics of Emergency Medicine Podcast. I am your host EJ Wright, and the following series is an all encompassing approach to the most common chief complaints in ...

Abdominal and GastroinstestinalAllergy and ImmunologyCardiovascularDermatologyEndocrine, Metabolic, Fluid, and ElectrolytesEnvironmentalHead, Eye, Ear, Nose, and ThroatHematology and OncologyInfectious DiseaseNeurologyObstetrics and GynecologyOrthopedicsRenal and GenitourinaryResuscitationThoracic and RespiratoryToxicologyTrauma

Monkeypox…The Basics

by Salim Rezaie posted May 26, 2022 No Comments

Background: Monkeypox is a poxviridae virus closely related to smallpox (variola). It was first described in humans in 1970 and has since become endemic in parts of Africa. In recent weeks, clusters of cases have been described in several countries ...

Infectious Disease

REBEL Core Cast 81.0 – Priapism

by Anand Swaminathan posted May 18, 2022 No Comments

Take Home Points Priapism is compartment syndrome of the penis. Ischemia and infarction can occur with prolonged priapism and rapid treatment and detumescence is critical Provide adequate analgesia early to facilitate necessary interventions. Dorsal block of the penis is the ...

Renal and Genitourinary

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