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Tag: Mechanical Ventilation

The A2B Trial: Are Alpha-2 Agonists Better than Propofol for ICU Sedation?

Does primary sedation with dexmedetomidine or clonidine reduce the time to successful extubation in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients compared to propofol-based sedation?

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Neurology

Effect of Sepsis Bundle (SEP-1) Compliance and Implementation on Mortality

Is there any moderate or high-level evidence that SEP-1 compliance and/or implementation is associated with improvement in sepsis mortality?

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Infectious DiseaseResuscitation

SPICE III Trial: Does Early Dexmedetomidine Improve Survival in Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients?

Is HFNC as effective as NIV in reducing respiratory rate and improving respiratory distress within 2 hours in ACPE?

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Neurology
Healthcare team preparing for rapid sequence intubation with an endotracheal tube and oxygen mask, illustrating rocuronium vs succinylcholine for RSI, awareness, paralysis, and post-intubation sedation.

Rocuronium vs Succinylcholine for RSI: Awareness, Paralysis, and Post-Intubation Sedation

Does rocuronium delay post-intubation sedation and analgesia compared with succinylcholine after RSI? This REBEL EM post appraises a retrospective ED cohort study examining paralytic choice, analgosedation timing, and the risk of awareness during paralysis.

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Procedures and SkillsResuscitation

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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