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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. Aggressive fluid resuscitation as patients may be severely hypovolemic from GI symptoms. Iron is used for treatment and prevention of iron-deficiency anemia. Antiemetics as needed.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 103: Thermal Burn Injury

EMDocs

Fluid resuscitation target and fluid Fluid resuscitation is one of the most important parts of management; goal is to increase intravascular volume and ensure end organ perfusion. Calculating fluid resuscitation: Parkland formula: 4 mL X % TBSA X weight in kilograms. 2016 Aug;42(5):953-1021.

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Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Inhalation Injuries

Taming the SRU

Because inhalational injuries often co-occur with large cutaneous burns, aggressive fluid resuscitation can rapidly worsen upper airway edema making airway management especially challenging. Systemic toxicities such as carbon monoxide and cyanide poisoning should also be considered when managing inhalation injuries patients.

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