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Organophosphate Poisoning

EM SIM Cases

Why It Matters This case highlights an uncommon, but clinically and academically important toxidrome. Organophosphate poisoning is a well-known (but rare in developed nations) toxidrome with specific antidotes available for patient treatment and survival. This case allows for its recognition and treatment to be reviewed.

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Friday Reflection #26: General Internal Medicine in the Time of COVID

Sensible Medicine

” He was masked, I wore full PPE (mask, goggles, gown, gloves, and bonnet). I also began to feel useful as a physician and an academic. I made the mistake of feeling that I needed to do something new rather than apply what I do well to a novel situation. Anecdotes yes, but like the actual data, they affected my mindset.