EMDocs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

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. COR 2a, LOE B-NR.

Poisoning 94

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Seizures Administration 94

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For blood product administration, PROPPR showed that 1:1:1 platelet, plasma, and pRBC administration led to earlier hemostasis along with less death due to blood loss and whole blood compared to separate blood product administration led to decreased death at 24 hours.

Administration 97

Administration PPE Ultrasounds Poisoning 97

EMDocs

JUNE 7, 2023

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. 7 May lead to respiratory failure.

Poisoning 84

Poisoning Airway Management Seizures PPE 84