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ToxCard: Iron

EMDocs

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. 2 L/hr in adults. McGraw Hill; 2019.

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Don’t Forget the Orbeez!

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Forrester reported data from the Texas Poison Centers surrounding 110 cases of superabsorbent polymer bead ingestions between 2011 and 2016. Closer to home, the New South Wales Poisons Information Centre (NSWPIC) reported 129 incidents involving water-absorbing beads since 2004. Unfortunately, the anastomosis broke down.

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Grand Rounds Recap 8.16.23

Taming the SRU

to divert the plane). for detecting major injuries Abnormal CXR Rapid deceleration mechanism Presence of a distracting injury Chest wall tenderness Sternal/thoracic spine/scapular tenderness There are limited decision-making rules for thoracic spine imaging Yet a study (Inaba et al., 2015) reported a sensitivity of 98.9%

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Carbon Dioxide As A Resuscitative Gas

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

Even after no longer having a role in resuscitation, CO2 was advocated for accelerating clearance of carbon monoxide poisoning into the 1950s and 1960s. St John History Volume 10 (2010-2011) **Australian review of Sparklet Resuscitators and CO2 therapy. The Therapeutic Use of Carbon Dioxid After Anesthesia and Operation.

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Episode 19 - Cannabinoids: Emerging Evidence in Use and Abuse

EB Medicine

Jeff: And according to the national poison data system, states with marijuana use laws have seen a 30% increase in calls related to marijuana use by children. From 2010 to 2011, the number of ED visits by children aged 12 to 17 years old due to synthetic cannabinoid use also has doubled. Counsel them on drug abuse also.

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The Nose: the other route to the lungs

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

Introduction: My first professional ambulance call was for three victims of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. They also proved that only expired air resuscitation guaranteed sufficient inflation volumes; that exhaled air was a suitable resuscitating gas; and that the operator would have continuous feedback from each breath. June 6, 2011.