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REBEL Core Cast—Nitrous Oxide Toxicity: Whippets and Neurologic Injury

Nitrous oxide, commonly known as “whippets,” is often perceived as harmless. However, frequent use can lead to functional vitamin B12 deficiency, subacute combined degeneration, and potentially permanent neurologic dysfunction. This review covers the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of ...

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Toxicology

REBEL Core Cast 150.0: Emergency Medicine Consults: How to Call a Consult + Handle Pushback (With Scripts)

Consults aren’t a formality—they’re a patient-care intervention. In this post, Swami breaks down how to call a consult in the ED using a simple 4-step framework (introduce yourself, lead with the ask, give a focused summary, and close the loop), ...

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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

REBEL Core Cast 148.0–Demystifying Non-Invasive Ventilation & HiFlow

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) refers to respiratory support provided without endotracheal intubation. The most common modalities include continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC). These therapies aim to improve oxygenation, reduce the work ...

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Thoracic and Respiratory

REBEL Core Cast 147.0–Ventilators Part 5: Key Mechanical Ventilator Pressures & Definitions Made Simple

This episode reviews essential ventilator pressures and how to interpret them during ICU rounds.

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Thoracic and Respiratory
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