EMDocs

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Diagnosis: Clinical exam findings, in combination with a thorough history help to make the diagnosis of anticholinergic plant poisoning. 8 However, it is not considered first line in treatment of anticholinergic toxicity and is not available in all emergency departments. World J Emerg Med. 2021 Aug;59(8):698-704.

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ALiEM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Published 2021 Sep 17. Opioid overdoses involving xylazine in emergency department patients: a multicenter study. Xylazine Poisoning: A Systematic Review. Available at: Xylazine (usdoj.gov) Kariisa M, Patel P, Smith H, Bitting J. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2021;70(37):1300-1302. 2023;15(3):e36864. Published 2022 Aug 19.

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ACEP Now

DECEMBER 10, 2023

5 Symptoms of milkweed poisoning may include abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, lethargy, and confusion, progressing to seizures, heart rhythm changes, and bradycardia. In the ED, he was found to have a heart rate in the 40s, and a digoxin level of 1.0 ng/mL (cross reactivity of the assay) and a potassium of 4.2

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 23, 2021

Date: January 20th, 2021 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Lauren Westafer an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School – Baystate. and Physicians first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Diagnostic Testing Differences Between A.P.P.s

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Emergency Medicine Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Aims and Objectives Early identification of patients at higher risk of death and hospital admission is an important problem in emergency departments. Method and Design We conducted an observational retrospective cohort study on patients who visited ED in 2021. POISONING FROM ANY SOURCE 179 0 8 4.5 RASH 935 1 109 11.7

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Intensive Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Labs and Lytes 040 Author: Dr Nasreen Bahemia Peer reviewers: Dr Craig Johnston, A/Prof Chris Nickson A 56-year-old female presented to the Emergency Department (ED) with 2 days of severe nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Show answer In this case, the history pointed towards mushroom poisoning. How should the patient be managed?

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EMDocs

JANUARY 22, 2025

Is there an ideal observation period in the emergency department after reversal with naloxone? Drug Overdose Deaths with Evidence of Counterfeit Pill Use – United States, July 2019-December 2021. 2021 Mar 17;22: e929412. Ann Emerg Med. Naloxone in opioid poisoning: walking the tightrope. Ann Emerg Med.

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PEMBlog

JANUARY 16, 2025

Learn how to recognize and manage cases in the emergency department, ask the right questions to uncover inhalant use, and provide critical resources for prevention and support. Whether youre a seasoned pediatrician or new to emergency medicine, this episode offers essential insights into tackling this hidden epidemic.

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Taming the SRU

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

haffner and wright The number of psychiatric emergencies across the U.S., haffner and wright The number of psychiatric emergencies across the U.S., haffner and wright The number of psychiatric emergencies across the U.S., opiates or anticholinergics): Use initial nomogram and treat if initial level is above the treatment line.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Unusual strychnine poisoning and its treatment: report of eight cases. 2022 Annual Report of the National Poison Data System ® (NPDS) from America’s Poison Centers ® : 40th Annual Report. Case report: Survival after deliberate strychnine self-poisoning, with toxicokinetic data. Strychnine poisoning.

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