2022 EKG/ECG Poisoning 
Ken Grauer, MD
JUNE 27, 2024
The ECG in Figure-1 — was obtained from an older man with known coronary disease. He developed cardiac arrest shortly after the ECG in Figure-1 was recorded. QUESTIONS: How would YOU interpret the ECG in Figure-1 ? QUESTIONS: How would YOU interpret the ECG in Figure-1 ? Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case. (
ALiEM
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
What agent would most likely be responsible for these ECG findings? This EKG shows a wide complex (QRS 240 msec), irregular rhythm with left bundle branch block morphology at a rate slower than expected (90 bpm) for a ventricular arrhythmia such as ventricular tachycardia. Poisoning by sodium channel blocking agents.
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ACEP Now
AUGUST 11, 2024
An EKG was performed on arrival, showing no abnormalities. Ciguatera fish poisoning, a foodborne illness caused by consuming reef fish contaminated with ciguatoxins, is characterized by a combination of gastrointestinal, neurological, and cardiovascular symptoms. 4 Treatment of ciguatera poisoning is supportive and symptomatic.
Pediatric EM Morsels
MARCH 17, 2023
Ahmed 2008, Meyers 2022) Of course, treat any other systemic symptoms (like respiratory failure, hypotension) as you typically would. If you are managing a snake bite from a snake that does not typically reside in the U.S., please utilize other resources and local Toxicology experts for help with management protocols.
EMDocs
JANUARY 17, 2024
Her electrocardiogram (ECG) showed atrial fibrillation which was cardioverted to sinus rhythm. 8) Over the next 24 years, numerous peer reviewed publications on benzonatate poisoning appeared in the medical literature. (3, Impact of a drug safety communication on the severity of benzonatate exposures reported to poison centers.
Northwestern EM Blog
MAY 2, 2022
The post goes into detail on the pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of both carbon monoxide and cyanide poisonings, so this commentary will focus on the clinical approach. An elevated lactic acid is a surrogate for cyanide poisoning, specifically a level of 8-10 mmol/L or greater is sensitive and should prompt intervention.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2022
This ECG has ST Elevation in multiple leads. This ECG is interesting because it mimics TQRSD. This is a normal ECG. This patient had CO poisoning but did not have myocardial injury or OMI. This patient had CO poisoning but did not have myocardial injury or OMI. Is it normal STE? Or is it ischemic STE? Anterior OMI?
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