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REBEL Core Cast 115.0 – Cardiogenic Shock

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Norepinephrine is a great first line vasopressor in Cardiogenic shock. Dobutamine is useful for inotropic support in Cardiogenic shock. Norepinephrine is a great first line vasopressor in Cardiogenic shock. Dobutamine is useful for inotropic support in Cardiogenic shock. Use POCUS in ED. Read more

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REBEL Core Cast 127.0 – Penetrating Neck Injuries

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Skip the zones of the neck and focus on hard signs of vascular ( Shock w/o another source, Pulsatile bleeding, Expanding hematoma, Audible bruit, Signs of stroke) or aerodigestive (Airway compromise, Bubbling wound, Extensive SubQ air, Stridor, Significant hemoptysis/hematemesis). Control hemorrhage with a single finger and direct pressure.

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REBEL Core Cast 110.0 – On Shift Learning Pearls

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REBEL Core Cast 110.0 – On Shift Learning Pearls Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Links EM: RAP: Atrial Fibrillation Update REBEL EM: The Pragmatic Combination of YEARS Score and Age-Adjusted D-Dimer Core EM: Age-Adjusted D-dimer (Using DDU) REBEL EM: Anaphylactic Shock REBEL EM: Core Cast 21.0 – ECG in Syncope Post Created (..)

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REBEL Cast Ep116: The CLOVERS Trial – Restrictive vs Liberal Fluids in Sepsis-Induced Hypotension

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Background: IV fluids are part of the standard resuscitation bundle in septic shock, however it is unclear if they provide a significant benefit. The goal of the trial was to see if early vasopressors improved shock control by 6 hours. This resulted in better shock control by 6hrs (76.1%

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REBEL Core Cast 105.0 – Methylxanthine Toxicity

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Hemodialysis should also be considered in cases of refractory shock, dysrhythmias, or seizures. Lastly, for patients in refractory shock or seizures or with life-threatening dysrhythmias, hemodialysis should be considered. Berlinger 1983) Hemodynamics should be supported by a judicious amount of crystalloid, alpha agonism (ie.

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REBEL Core Cast 109.0 – Na Channel Blocker Poisoning

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REBEL Core Cast 109.0 – Na Channel Blocker Poisoning Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Definition and Physiology Standard definition of a wide QRS is anything > 120 msec (3 small boxes on the ECG) In the context of poisoning, a “wide QRS” is anything greater than 100 milliseconds. Boehnert 1985 ).

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Boating trauma

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WHY IT MATTERS Patients in hemorrhagic shock require blood products expeditiously as well as identification and definitive management of the source of bleeding. This case provides an opportunity to practice identification and treatment of multiple sources of blood loss in hemorrhagic shock.

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