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ToxCard: Iron

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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. 5 Orogastric lavage may also be considered for GI decontamination but likely to be limited by location, size of tablets, and operator familiarity. 2005 Jun;159(6):557-60. Tenenbein M.

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What is the Emergency Number of Ambulance

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108 was decided upon as the National Ambulance Number when the Indian Government established Public-Private Partnerships with companies, longing to create a difference in the emergency medical service of India in 2005. Currently, this is operational in 23 states with 24×7 emergency services. Save the emergency number of an ambulance!

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Symptomatic Bradycardia: Considering the Differential Diagnosis

Northwestern EM Blog

If high suspicion or known overdose, involve and consult your local Poison Center [8]. Operational definition of normal sinus heart rate. Sinus Node Dysfunction (Sick Sinus Syndrome) [9-10]: Sick sinus syndrome is most commonly due to aging of the sinus node and surrounding atrial myocytes. Bishop, R. L., & Rifkin, R. Hypothermia.