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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.- All Categories
- Abdominal and Gastroinstestinal
- Allergy and Immunology
- Cardiovascular
- Dermatology
- Endocrine, Metabolic, Fluid, and Electrolytes
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- Hematology and Oncology
- Infectious Disease
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- Orthopedics
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- Procedures and Skills
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- Renal and Genitourinary
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- All Categories
- Abdominal and Gastroinstestinal
- Allergy and Immunology
- Cardiovascular
- Dermatology
- Endocrine, Metabolic, Fluid, and Electrolytes
- Environmental
- Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Hematology and Oncology
- Infectious Disease
- Neurology
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Orthopedics
- Pediatrics
- Procedures and Skills
- Pyschobehavioral
- Renal and Genitourinary
- Resuscitation
- Thoracic and Respiratory
- Toxicology
- Trauma
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 ...
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 ...
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 = ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
REBEL Core Cast 56.0 – Wound Care III – Pitfalls
Take Home Points If youre concerned about a retained foreign body make sure to get imaging There is a higher risk of wound infection associated with age, diabetes, wound size, contamination, and a location not on the head or neck. ...