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ToxCard: Second Generation Antipsychotic Overdose

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of exposures reported to poison control centers in 2021 were related to antipsychotics or sedative-hypnotics with the majority of those exposures occurring in patients 20 years of age or older. 1 Seizures may occur due to lowered seizure threshold. 6 Seizures have been observed and are dose-dependent. Front Psychiatry.

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Seizure in a 30 something

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Her husband called EMS when the patient experienced new onset seizures accompanied by micturition. However, cardiac syncope is always a differential diagnosis when someone presents with first time seizures. There are a number of things to look for in an ECG that can hint at arrhythmia as the cause of an apparent seizure.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 115: Adult Meningitis

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Neurologic deficits, seizures, cognitive issues, hearing loss. A 2020 Cochrane review found the pooled sensitivity was 65%. Toxicity: Carbon monoxide poisoning Time Course: Typically, a rapidly progressing disease process. Published 2020 Jun 11. Bacterial meningitis is not common, but it can be devastating if missed.

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ToxCard: Benzonatate

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8) Over the next 24 years, numerous peer reviewed publications on benzonatate poisoning appeared in the medical literature. (3, 10) A systematic review of severe benzonatate poisonings published in 2021 demonstrated survival in greater than 60% of patients. (10) Benzodiazepines are first-line therapy for seizures.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 91: Marine Envenomation and Trauma

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McGraw Hill; 2020. 2020, September 26) EM@3AM: Marine Animal Bites and Stings. Food Poisoning. Poisoning, Envenomation, and Trauma from Marine Creatures. Marine Trauma and Envenomation. In: Tintinalli JE, Ma O, Yealy DM, Meckler GD, Stapczynski J, Cline DM, Thomas SH. Accessed August 25, 2022. link] Edward OJ.

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ToxCard: Anticholinergic Plant Toxicity

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Diagnosis: Clinical exam findings, in combination with a thorough history help to make the diagnosis of anticholinergic plant poisoning. Physostigmine does not reverse seizures or dysrhythmias. Physostigmine does not reverse seizures or dysrhythmias. Jimson weed poisoning – a case report. Epub 2020 Dec 9.

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Chemical Burns

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National Poisons Information Service (0344 892 0111) and TOXBASE have useful information on special chemicals and are accessible 24/7. These systemic effects can include central nervous system (agitation, seizures , and coma), as well as cardiac ( hypotension and dysrhythmias) [10, 11]. Acute Crit Care. 2019 Nov;34(4):276-281.

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