EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In the late 1990s, iron was the leading cause of poisoning deaths reported to poison control centers for children less than 6 years of age. 1 The choice of GI decontamination should be made with toxicologist / poison control review and recommendation, and possibly including endoscopist input. 2005 Jun;159(6):557-60.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 21, 2023

We have mentioned the Glasgow Coma Scale in multiple delicious morsels: Minor closed head injuries in <3 month olds and in the rebaked morsel , Blunt cerebrovascular injury , Cerebral edema in DKA , Pediatric Trauma Pitfalls , and Carbon monoxide poisoning. Academic emergency medicine 12.9 2005): 814–819. Ann Emerg Med.

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Taming the SRU

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In conjunction with the Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC), intravenous methylene blue was initiated for suspected methemoglobinemia with moderate improvement of her symptoms over the next hour, including return of baseline mental status and resolution of hypoxia. Despite supplemental oxygen, she remained hypoxic. of deaths worldwide.[1]

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ACEP Now

MAY 10, 2024

Jones is assistant professor of pediatric emergency medicine at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. Dr. Cantor is professor of emergency medicine and pediatrics, director of the pediatric emergency department, and medical director of the Central New York Regional Poison Control Center at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York.

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EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

This month, we’re moving into uncharted territories for the podcast… we’re talking psychiatry Nachi: Specifically, we’ll be discussing Depressed and Suicidal Patients in the emergency department. Based on 2005 data, the prevalence of 1 month MDD was 5% with a lifetime prevalence of major depression of 13%.

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Intensive Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Labs and Lytes 040 Author: Dr Nasreen Bahemia Peer reviewers: Dr Craig Johnston, A/Prof Chris Nickson A 56-year-old female presented to the Emergency Department (ED) with 2 days of severe nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Show answer In this case, the history pointed towards mushroom poisoning. How should the patient be managed?

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EMDocs

JANUARY 22, 2025

Is there an ideal observation period in the emergency department after reversal with naloxone? Med J Aust , 2005, 182(1):24-7. Ann Emerg Med. Naloxone in opioid poisoning: walking the tightrope. Emergency Medicine Journal. Acad Emerg Med. Ann Emerg Med. 1986;15(5):566-570. 2005;22(9):612-616.

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