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Chemical Burns

Mind The Bleep

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid secondary contamination. These systemic effects can include central nervous system (agitation, seizures , and coma), as well as cardiac ( hypotension and dysrhythmias) [10, 11]. However, if PEG is not immediately available, irrigation with water can be initiated. 2019.00647.

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ToxCard: Acute Organophosphate Toxicity

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Decontamination and Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) This prevents ongoing exposure to the patient and ED staff. Dispose of clothing appropriately and wear PPE to prevent personal exposure. Used for treatment of acutely symptomatic anxiety, muscle fasciculations, and seizures. link] Updated September 14, 2020.

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ToxCard: Chronic Organophosphate Toxicity

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Make sure to dispose of clothing appropriately and wear PPE to prevent personal exposure. Limit exposure with PPE if returning to the exposing environment. Used for treatment of acutely symptomatic anxiety, muscle fasciculations, and seizures. link] Updated September 14, 2020. Accessed December 14, 2020.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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She presents with a seven-day history of fever, fatigue, and myalgias associated with decreased oral intake and an episode of seizure-like activity three hours prior to arrival. Additionally, there is no family history of seizure disorders. IPC for Marburg Virus Disease (MVD): PPE Part 1:PPE Basics What, When, and Why to Use PPE.