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. 6 Can see subsequent electrolyte disturbances and dehydration related to severity of GI symptoms. McGraw Hill; 2019. Radiology in the management of acute iron poisoning.

Poisoning 76

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 76

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 17, 2024

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. Zamora et al., Persistent vomiting affected all 43 cases.

Pediatrics 111

Pediatrics Poisoning Ultrasounds Dehydration 111

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Jeff: The hyperemetic phase lasts 24-48 hours and can lead to dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and weight loss. Be sure to look for and treat dehydration, acute renal failure, and rhabdo though. An RCT is underway in Canada on the use of ondansetron versus haloperidol with an estimated completion of July 2019.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

Taming the SRU

JANUARY 5, 2025

An 11-year retrospective review of cyproheptadine use in serotonin syndrome cases reported to the California Poison Control System. 2019; 44(2): 327-334. mg/kg initially followed by 1mg/kg q6hrs Disposition NMS can be very severe and usually requires ICU level care. Nguyen H, Pan A, Smollin C, Cantrell LF, Kearney T. J Clin Pharm Ther.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 96

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Dehydration Psychiatric Poisoning 96