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2023 AHA Update on Management Cardiac Arrest or Life-Threatening Toxicity Due to Poisoning

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Author: Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) // Reviewed by Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK) The American Heart Association 2023 Guideline for managing cardiac arrest or life-threatening toxicity due to poisoning was recently released. Opioid overdose remains the leading cause of cardiac arrest due to poisoning in North America.

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Chemical Burns

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Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid secondary contamination. National Poisons Information Service (0344 892 0111) and TOXBASE have useful information on special chemicals and are accessible 24/7. Updated 2023 Jul 17]. Updated 2023 Jul 17]. Chemical Burns. In: StatPearls [Internet]. PMID: 7077702.

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