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REBEL Core Cast 102.0 – Burn Management

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This is based on second- and third-degree burns (not first-degree). Prophylactic antibiotics can be avoided in most burn cases. Checking extremity pulses for extremity burns are important. Rezaie, MD (Twitter: @srrezaie ) The post REBEL Core Cast 102.0 – Burn Management appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog.

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REBEL Core Cast 103.0 – Caustic Ingestions

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REBEL Core Cast 103.0 – Caustic Ingestions Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Definition and Physiology Caustics are xenobiotics that cause damage (functional and histologic) upon contact with tissue. References Hoffman RS, Burns MM, Gosselin S. Ingestion of Caustic Substances. N Engl J Med.

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REBEL Cast Ep122 – Delayed vs Rapid Sequence Intubation in Agitated Trauma Patients

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REBEL Cast Ep122: Delayed vs Rapid Sequence Intubation in Agitated Trauma Patients Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Paper: Bandyopadhyay A et al. that would not be possible in an agitated/combative patient.

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Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault

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E.g. burns, neurosurgery, interventional radiology. link] Please download our Facilitator and Learner gui Injuries_by_Assault Facilitator_Guide_ Download Injuries_by_Assault Learner_Guide Download The post Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault appeared first on Don't Forget the Bubbles. link] SafeLives.

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REBEL Core Cast 88.0 – Hypocalcemia

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Treat moderate to severe symptoms and any EKG changes with IV calcium salts Always search for and treat the underlying cause of hypocalcemia REBEL Core Cast 88.0 – Hypocalcemia Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Definition: A serum calcium level < 8.5 Read more

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REBEL Core Cast 125.0 – Hyperkalemia

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Definition: A serum potassium level > 5.5 patients can jump from peaked T waves to sine wave) Management Basics: ABCs, IV, O 2 , Cardiac Monitor and, 12-lead EKG Identify + treat underlying cause of hyperkalemia (i.e. rhabdomyolysis -> hydration) Remove inciting factors (i.e. furosemide) Dialysis for anuric patients (i.e.

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REBEL Cast Ep115 – Phenobarbital vs Lorazepam in Alcohol Withdrawal

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REBEL Cast Ep115 – Phenobarbital vs Lorazepam in Alcohol Withdrawal Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Clinical question : Is a phenobarbital-based or lorazepam-based alcohol detoxification protocol associated with a lower hospital length of stay compared to Ativan for alcohol withdrawal? 2021 Feb 11;13(2):e13282.