EMDocs

JUNE 25, 2024

Consider escharotomy if there is any issue with perfusion or neurologic deficit, as well as difficult ventilation in the intubated patient. Systemic poisoning from inhaled toxins, obstruction of the upper airway from heat injury and edema, and chemical injury to the lower respiratory system from smoke inhalation. link] (2019).

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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. From Mullens et al., Darracq, M.A., Rentmeester, L.,

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EMDocs

JUNE 8, 2024

Post septal (retrobulbar) is higher risk to vision and requires CT imaging to diagnose as well as thorough exam to check for proptosis, afferent pupillary defect, increased intraocular pressure [7]. 2019, wikem.org/wiki/Traumatic_iritis. Posttraumatic Iridocyclitis – Injuries; Poisoning.” Review of Optometry , 15 Jan.

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Taming the SRU

APRIL 17, 2023

Poison centers across the United States receive over 100,000 reports of exposures to toxic plants annually. More serious poisonings typically involve adults who ingest plants in larger quantities for recreational, self-harm, foraging or medicinal purposes (1). Spring has sprung. and so have many species of toxic plants! Decontaminate.

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Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Anaphylaxis Pediatrics 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Intravascular Neutrophil Activation Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning What do you think of this ECG? The assessment of QT intervals in acute carbon monoxide poisoning I was not worried about this ECG. Read more about CO poisoning and cardiac ischemia here (ECG is pasted below): What is the treatment for this subendocardial ischemia?

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ALiEM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In patients with skin changes, consider topical wound care as well as further evaluation of deep tissue infections, osteomyelitis, and ischemia. Notes from the Field: Xylazine Detection and Involvement in Drug Overdose Deaths – United States, 2019. Xylazine Poisoning: A Systematic Review. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

Date: January 28th, 2019 Reference: Chu DK et al. Date: January 28th, 2019 Reference: Chu DK et al. This study expands upon that investigation to patients with other conditions as well. The Lancet 2018. Guest Skeptic: Dr. Robert Edmonds is an emergency physician in the US Air Force in Virginia. The Lancet 2018.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Regarding my Systematic assessment of ECG #1: There is significant baseline artifact , as well as baseline wander. Keep in mind that your interpretation of the ECGs of your patients is part of the medical record. Over the years, I have found recall of a short LIST of Causes of QT Prolongation to be of invaluable assistance.

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ACEP Now

MAY 10, 2024

A retrospective study of 34 patients including both children and adults aged 2–78 years, evaluated the duration of EAC FB and its relationship to successful removal as well as complications. A change in clinical practice for aural foreign bodies—what we learnt from the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Otol Neurotol. J Laryngol Otol.

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PEMBlog

APRIL 26, 2023

Kit Carney and Dr. Kristen Humphrey discuss gun violence, its impact on our patients and their families, as well as practical tips on advocating for safe storage of firearms, and how we can support victims of violence. From 2019 to 2020, the rate of firearm related deaths among children increased by 30%. Denise Dowd, Robert D.

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Pediatric Education

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

weeks was seen for well-care. Bull MJ, Engle WA, The Committee on Injury and Poison Prevention and the Committee on Fetus and Newborn. 2019-1703 Author Donna M. Patient Presentation A former 35 week, appropriate for gestational age male, now 37.5 To view current news articles on this topic check Google News. Pediatrics.

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EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Jeff: Because the current DEA controlled substances schedule designations are based on original chemical names, synthetics have gained popularity as manufacturers are able to produce newer compounds and circumvent DEA designation as well as routine urine drug screening tests. Jeff: And the etiology of CHS is not well understood.

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EB Medicine

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Gabrielle Procopio, a PharmD, have done a fantastic job parsing through the literature, which included over 500 abstracts, 89 full text articles, guidelines from ACEP and the American Academy of Neurology, as well as canadian and european neurology guidelines, to summarize the best evidence based recommendations for you all.

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EMDocs

JUNE 14, 2023

Organophosphate poisoning in agriculturally centered communities has developed into a public health concern in developing countries, poisons millions and kills hundreds of thousands each year worldwide and is a reason why understanding organophosphate toxicity has become a critical addition to our knowledge of toxicology.

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ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

A multi-institutional, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial (the BABY HUG trial) evaluated spleen size as well as serum labs and splenic dye uptake of technetium-labeled sulfur colloid. Bloodstream infections in children with sickle cell disease: 2010-2019. References Cober MP, Phelps SJ. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 23, 2025

He has never been poisoned by the STEMI/NSTEMI paradigm because he has never been to medical school. There is evidence of transmural ischemia of the posterior wall as well. We've reviewed illustrative cases on this subject often ( See My Comment in the September 17, 2020 post and the April 7, 2019 post , among others ).

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