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ToxCard: Diethylene Glycol

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In mass poisoning cases, DEG has been substituted as a solvent in oral medications and in topical medicinal products. 4 Despite the policy changes in the United States, epidemic poisonings involving DEG continue to impact adults and children on a global scale with 14 mass poisonings occurring since the Sulfanilamide Disaster.

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ToxCard: Benzonatate

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She had return of spontaneous resuscitation (ROSC) and was subsequently intubated and transported to the emergency department (ED). The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved benzonatate in 1958 for cough relief in patients ≥ 10 years. Upon ED arrival, she had a heart rate (HR) of 160 and blood pressure (BP) of 80s/40s.

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Case Report: Toxic Hypoglycemic Syndrome

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An 18-year-old woman presented to the emergency department (ED) with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Due to concerns regarding THS, the import of ackee fruit was outlawed in 1972, but since 2000 canned exports have been allowed by certain “green listed” manufacturers by the Federal Drug Administration.

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ToxCard: Acute Organophosphate Toxicity

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2,7 Organophosphate poisonings in agriculturally-centered communities are of public health concern in developing countries. Millions are poisoned, and hundreds of thousands die each year worldwide. Millions are poisoned, and hundreds of thousands die each year worldwide. She complains of dizziness, nausea, and abdominal cramps.

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ToxCard: Crotalid Envenomation Part 1: Management of the Crotalid Envenomation

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What are the indications for antivenom administration? Treatment of snakebite poisoning. His father confirmed the snake was a copperhead. He was initially seen at a regional ED and was administered 10 vials of crotalidae equine immune F(ab’) 2 (ANAVIP®) antivenom before transfer to your referral center. Am J Hosp Pharm.

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Does Acrocyanosis Indicate Underlying Bacterial Illness?

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The authors mention that “CRS were not associated with intravenous antibiotics administration, SBI [ serious bacterial illness ], or admission.” Jones is assistant professor of pediatric emergency medicine at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. BMC Emerg Med. References Scott HF, et al. 2014;14:24. De Vos-Kerkhof E, et al.

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ToxCard: Anticholinergic Plant Toxicity

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Diagnosis: Clinical exam findings, in combination with a thorough history help to make the diagnosis of anticholinergic plant poisoning. 8 However, it is not considered first line in treatment of anticholinergic toxicity and is not available in all emergency departments. World J Emerg Med. 9 Physostigmine dosing: 0.5-2