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REBEL CAST – RENOVATE Trial: HFNC vs BPAP in Acute Respiratory Failure

The RENOVATE trial set out to answer a high-impact question across five distinct etiologic groups: Is HFNC non-inferior to BPAP (NIV) for preventing intubation or death in acute respiratory failure?

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ResuscitationThoracic and Respiratory

RENOVATE Trial: HFNC vs BPAP in Acute Respiratory Failure

With high flows, modest PEEP, and effective dead-space washout, HFNC can improve oxygenation and decrease work of breathing while preserving the ability to talk, cough, eat, and interact with staff and family. The RENOVATE trial set out to answer a ...

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ResuscitationThoracic 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

REBEL Core Cast 146.0–Ventilators Part 4: Setting up the Ventilator

Ventilator management can feel overwhelming—there are so many knobs to turn, numbers to watch, and changes to make. But before adjusting any settings, it’s crucial to understand why the patient is in distress in the first place, because the right ...

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Thoracic and Respiratory

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