FOAMed has changed emergency medicine by accelerating knowledge translation. But there’s a downside: when learning is driven mostly by what’s new—or what’s popular—you can develop uneven foundational knowledge.

That’s why we created REBEL Core. While REBEL EM will continue to critically appraise new research, REBEL Core is dedicated to the core concepts that support great bedside care across the entire spectrum of emergency medicine and critical care—not just the headline areas like ECGs, ultrasound, resuscitation, and procedures.

Our goal is to help you build a strong, complete foundation—so you can apply both classic principles and new evidence with confidence.

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REBEL Core Cast 67.0 – Tips for Medical Education

The reviewed article highlights the complex relationships between six themes:  Improving the processing of information Promoting effortful learning Applying learned information to new and varied contexts Developing expertise Harnessing the power of emotion for learning Teaching and learning in a ...

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REBEL Core Cast 66.0 – Congenital Cardiac Issues

Take Home Points Once you figure out the neonate that presented to your ED is sick, run through a differential of why then can be sick so you don’t anchor. I like to use TIMOT (Trauma, Infection, Metabolic, Organs, Tox) ...

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CardiovascularPediatrics

REBEL Core Cast 65.0 – Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

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Neurology

REBEL Core Cast 64.0 – Acute Pancreatitis

Take Home Points Pancreatitis is diagnosed by a combination of clinical features (epigastric pain with radiation to back, nausea/vomiting etc) and diagnostic tests (lipase 3x normal, CT scan) A RUQ US should be performed looking for gallstones as this finding ...

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Abdominal and Gastrointestinal

REBEL Core Cast 63.0 – Adrenal Crisis

Take Home Points Adrenal insufficiency is a life-threatening emergency; recognize early and treat aggressively Hallmark is hypotension refractory to IVF/pressors Suspect in patients with unexplained hypotension and risk factors Prior glucocorticoid therapy History of autoimmune diseases Hyperpigmentation  AIDS or TB ...

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Endocrine, Metabolic, Fluid, and Electrolytes

REBEL Core Cast 62.0 – Hemophilia

Take Home Points Infuse factor first, investigate later Treat when bleeding is suspected, not confirmed. Have a low threshold! It is better to over treat than undertreat. Give full dose when in doubt Factor 8 = 50U/kg Factor 9 = ...

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Hematology and Oncology

REBEL Core Cast 61.0 – Debriefing

Take Home Points 1. Debriefing is critical. Studies show numerous benefits in terms of team communication and staff ability to regroup. 2. Start by gathering your team, thanking them for their work and noting that nothing could have changed the ...

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REBEL Core Cast 60.0 – Pyomyositis

Take Home Points – Unexplained tachycardia (or any abnormal vital sign) warrants investigation. – Pain, induration, “woody” feel of any muscle group should raise suspicion of infection in that muscle group that has spread hematogenously especially in those with predisposing ...

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REBEL Core Cast 59.0 – C-Spine Intubation

Take Home Points Neck movement (both extension and flexion) has the ability to cause cord damage. Using hyperangulated blade in video laryngoscopy improves chances for glottic visualization in patients with a c-collar in place. Ultimately, hypoxemia kills – Intubate the ...

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Procedures and SkillsResuscitation

REBEL Core Cast 58.0 – Wound Care IV – Future Directions

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Trauma

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