POCUS in the ED: Is Confirmatory RUQ US Still Necessary?
September 11, 2023
Background: Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) has a demonstrated sensitivity of 89.8% and specificity of 88.0% for identification of cholelithiasis and has a proven negative...
Marco Torres
Unpacking the PEACH Trial: What is Levetiracetam’s Role in Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage?
September 7, 2023
BACKGROUND: intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) makes up 10-15% of all strokes and significantly contributes to overall stroke-related morbidity and mortality (Hostettler 2019). Levetiracetam is frequently used...
The PACER Trial: Platelet Transfusion before CVC Placement in Patients with Thrombocytopenia
August 31, 2023
Background: Bleeding complications are an uncommon but potentially a significant risk during central venous catheter (CVC) placement. Thrombocytopenia is associated with increased bleeding complications but...
REBEL Core Cast 107.0 – Vertebral Osteomyelitis
August 30, 2023
Take Home Points Clinical presentation is very nonspecific; evaluate all patients presenting with back pain for infectious risk factors. Baseline labs should not guide diagnosis,...
Clinical Conundrum: Does IM Ketorolac Provide Superior Pain Relief to PO Ibuprofen?
August 28, 2023
Clinical Scenario: A 34-year-old woman presents to the ED with back pain. After your history and physical, you conclude that the patient’s pain is muscular...
Back in the Game: The Effects of Activity on Youth Concussion Recovery
August 24, 2023
Background: Sports-related concussions are among the most common injuries in children and adolescents, affecting millions of youth athletes annually.1 Given their prevalence in this population,...
TAME Trial: Mild Hypercapnia vs Normocapnia in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
August 21, 2023
Background Information: Cardiac arrest is a devastating event that imposes considerable human and financial burdens. While it is widely recognized that cardiac arrest leads to...
Rosh Review EM Scholar Monthly Question
August 17, 2023
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REBEL Core Cast 106.0 – Nerve Block Basics
August 16, 2023
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An Herbal Hope: Is XBJ A Game-Changer in Sepsis Management?
August 14, 2023
Background: Could Xuebijing (XBJ) catalyze a paradigm shift in sepsis management? XBJ is an herbal compound used in China to manage various inflammatory and infectious...
REBEL Cast Ep122 – Delayed vs Rapid Sequence Intubation in Agitated Trauma Patients
August 7, 2023
Background: Getting a definitive airway in a critically ill trauma patient can be a stressful situation. The potential for soiled airways, cervical spine injuries, maxillofacial...
AID-ICU Trial: Haloperidol for Treatment of ICU Delirium
Background Information: Delirium is a common and serious condition in patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). It is estimated to affect 30-50% of patients...