Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Chemical burns are a unique subset of burns that require specialised management due to the nature of the substances involved. The majority of acid burns cause coagulative necrosis and cytotoxicity leading to skin and mucosal changes that limit deeper injury. Keep the patient warm using force air warmers such as Bairhugger.

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ACEP Now

AUGUST 9, 2024

This excruciating pain is described by many victims as a continuous burning, tingling, and numbness. A five-year poison center experience. Poisoning, envenomation, and trauma from marine creatures. 1 Mechanism of Action The pain-producing (algogenic) mechanisms of the lionfish venom are interesting. 2023;8(5):e1090. J Emerg Med.

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ACEP Now

JUNE 7, 2023

The main symptoms of phytophotodermatitis are burning, itchy erythema, and edema, which usually begin 24 hours after exposure. Post-burn, it can also cause long term hyperpigmentation. Accessed May 16, 2023. The curious cases of burn by fig tree leaves. Ficus carica L. leaf anatomy: Trichomes and solid inclusions.

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PEMBlog

APRIL 26, 2023

Listen Gun Violence and Safety (2023) – Brad Sobolewski, MD, MEd – featuring Kit Carney, MD & Kristen Humphrey, MD – PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast [link] Subscribe Advocacy and education resources Be SMART Campaign Be SMART emphasizes the importance of responsible gun ownership and secure gun storage.

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PEMBlog

JANUARY 16, 2025

References Perry H, Burns MM. Inhalant misuse reported to Americas Poison Centers, 2001-2021. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2023; 61:453. Formulate effective strategies for identifying, managing, and preventing inhalant misuse in pediatric patients. Inhalant misuse in children and adolescents. Ganetsky M (ed). Updated February 26, 2024.

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