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. (
EMDocs
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
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. Consult a medical toxicologist or regional poison control (at 1-800-222-1222 in the United States). 1 Class IA (e.g., procainamide), IC (e.g.,
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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.
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.
EMDocs
JANUARY 4, 2024
3 Always get an EKG to assess for cardiotoxicity, including widened QRS and prolonged QTc, although this may not be evident right away. 3 Cardiotoxicity 3 All patients need an EKG and cardiac monitoring. 6,15 Discuss cases of overdose, including pediatric exploratory ingestions, with a medical toxicologist or your local poison center.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
The ECG below was recorded by EMS. ECG #1 Interpretation: ECG #1 shows sinus rhythm at a heart rate of 77 bpm. At first glance, the ECG does not look too abnormal. In my experience, the pathologic finding in the above ECG is the easiest one to overlook — especially if you are in a rush and do not do a systematic review.
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.
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