EMDocs

AUGUST 15, 2023

Treatment of snakebite poisoning. Published April 15, 2022. Accessed May 7, 2022. StatPearls Publishing; 2022. Accessed May 17, 2022. Accessed May 7, 2022. Accessed May 7, 2022. Accessed May 7, 2022. Accessed May 7, 2022. Am J Hosp Pharm. 1991;48(10):2190-2196. Crotalidae Envenomation.

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Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Alkali burns result in liquefaction necrosis, allowing for deeper tissue injury as well as vascular injury that can lead to both local and systemic toxicity [1]. National Poisons Information Service (0344 892 0111) and TOXBASE have useful information on special chemicals and are accessible 24/7. 2022 Mar 2;83(3):1-12.

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EMDocs

AUGUST 31, 2023

On follow-up 1 week later, the patient was doing well, ambulating and playing without significant discomfort. Poison Control: The F(ab2)ulous Expanded Indication of Anavip | FCEP. Accessed May 7, 2022. Accessed May 7, 2022. Accessed May 7, 2022. link] Blue Ridge Poison Center, University of Virginia Health.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 4, 2024

3 Bupropion blocks the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine, as well as antagonizes acetylcholine at nicotinic receptors. 6,15 Discuss cases of overdose, including pediatric exploratory ingestions, with a medical toxicologist or your local poison center. Accessed 12/18/2022. Accessed 12/18/2022. 2022; 55:232.e3-232.e4

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 17, 2024

Forrester reported data from the Texas Poison Centers surrounding 110 cases of superabsorbent polymer bead ingestions between 2011 and 2016. Closer to home, the New South Wales Poisons Information Centre (NSWPIC) reported 129 incidents involving water-absorbing beads since 2004. From Mullens et al., Forrester, M.B., Randell, K.A.

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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.

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ALiEM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In patients with skin changes, consider topical wound care as well as further evaluation of deep tissue infections, osteomyelitis, and ischemia. Journal of Addiction Medicine 16(5):p 595-598, 9/10 2022. Published 2022 Aug 19. Xylazine Poisoning: A Systematic Review. Published 2022 Apr 20. PMID: 35020700 Knopf, A.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Intravascular Neutrophil Activation Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning What do you think of this ECG? The assessment of QT intervals in acute carbon monoxide poisoning I was not worried about this ECG. Read more about CO poisoning and cardiac ischemia here (ECG is pasted below): What is the treatment for this subendocardial ischemia?

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Emergency Medicine Ireland

MAY 27, 2024

This is a somewhat philosophical approach that reminds us that the PA pressures themselves don’t prognosticate especially well but a failure of flow from right to left will result in cardiogenic shock and death. The ventilator is a bit of a poisoned chalice. Well, take a step back to start with. 2022 ESC Guidance McLaughlin, V.

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PEMBlog

APRIL 26, 2023

Kit Carney and Dr. Kristen Humphrey discuss gun violence, its impact on our patients and their families, as well as practical tips on advocating for safe storage of firearms, and how we can support victims of violence. 2022, August 10). Retrieved October 7, 2022, from [link] Goldstick, J. 2022, March 18). Beidas, R.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Regarding my Systematic assessment of ECG #1: There is significant baseline artifact , as well as baseline wander. For clarity in Figure-1 — I've reproduced the initial ECG in today's case. Keep in mind that your interpretation of the ECGs of your patients is part of the medical record.

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ACEP Now

APRIL 2, 2024

They are found in large numbers in the mouth, throat, and stomach, as well as throughout the body. 2022 annual report of the National Poison Data System® (NPDS) from America’s Poison Centers®: 40th annual report. Pepper spray injury severity: ten-year case experience of a poison control system. Eur J Pharmacol.

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Taming the SRU

APRIL 13, 2023

2022 Pre-AeRATE Trial: use of HFNC for preoxygenation and apneic oxygenation showed no difference in lowest SpO2 during first intubation attempt when compared with usual care. Vaishnav Hyperthermia: abnormally high body temperature due to thermoregulatory failure Severe hyperthermia: temp greater than 40.5C

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ACEP Now

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

4 It is believed that substantial gastrointestinal loss causes chloride and potassium depletion, as well as hypovolemia, acute kidney injury, and renal potassium loss. Poison centers see nearly 1,500% increase in calls related to injected weight-loss drugs as people accidentally overdose. Updated December 11, 2022. CNN website.

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ACEP Now

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

percent NaCl infusion was started, and the patient responded well, with significant decrease in his agitation. In 2022, the National Poison Data system reported 1,278 cases involving kratom; about 45 percent of those cases required health care facility management. A dexmedetomidine (Precedex) 400 mcg in 0.9 Clin Toxicol (Phila).

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Taming the SRU

MARCH 3, 2025

In addition to smoke inhalation injury from fires, many chemical substances can cause inhalation injury as well including but not limited to nitrogen dioxide, ammonia, chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and by-products from rubber and plastic.

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