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EM@3AM: Traumatic Iritis

EMDocs

Post septal (retrobulbar) is higher risk to vision and requires CT imaging to diagnose as well as thorough exam to check for proptosis, afferent pupillary defect, increased intraocular pressure [7]. Posttraumatic Iridocyclitis – Injuries; Poisoning.” Orbital hemorrhage: preseptal is less dangerous and more obvious on exam.

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What Are Potential Problems of Using Povidone-Iodine?

Pediatric Education

He and his mother had cleaned it well with soap and water and then used some iodine solution on his leg scrapes. The past medical history showed a history of poison ivy reaction the year before. They may contain additional active ingredients as well including alcohol. I think the iodine is possibly irritating it though.

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Episode 20 - Emergency Department Management of North American Snake Envenomations

EB Medicine

Nachi: And don’t forget our peer reviewers this month, Dr. Daniel Sessions, a medical toxicologist working at the South Texas Poison Center, and our very own editor-in-chief, Dr. Andy Jagoda, who is also Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. Jeff: What a team! But, let’s get back to the snakes.

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ToxCard: Crotalid Envenomation Part 2 – CroFab vs. AnaVip: What’s the Difference?

EMDocs

On follow-up 1 week later, the patient was doing well, ambulating and playing without significant discomfort. Poison Control: The F(ab2)ulous Expanded Indication of Anavip | FCEP. link] Blue Ridge Poison Center, University of Virginia Health. Table 1: Comparison of F(ab) and F(ab’) 2 antivenoms. Accessed May 7, 2022.