ALiEM

MARCH 5, 2024

However, most adverse reactions from willow bark supplements have been associated with people who have aspirin allergies, with numerous cases of anaphylaxis [6]. With severe toxicity, patients can have altered mental status, seizures, hyperthermia, and pulmonary edema. How does willow bark toxicity present? [7]

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Emergency Medicine Cases

JANUARY 18, 2022

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Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis may present as hypotension alone. Thus, it may easily be confused with a different form of shock and treated with vasopressors such as norepinephrine and vasopressin, which are not first line for anaphylaxis. Urticaria should prompt consideration of anaphylaxis.

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Taming the SRU

MAY 1, 2023

Exertional Hyperthermia Patients with heat stroke will present with Temp > 104, AMS, or seizures. Subsequent exposure results in a T-cell mediated response (Type IV hypersensitivity reaction) Plants: Toxicodendron species (poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac) Also present in foods, including pistachio, cashew, and mango.

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Taming the SRU

APRIL 17, 2023

Anaphylaxis, hypoglycemia, cardiotoxicity, and neurotoxicity can all be seen following exposure to poisonous plants. Patients typically present with tachycardia, mydriasis hyperthermia, altered mental status, anhidrosis, and urinary retention. General Management Manage airway, breathing, and circulation. Address life-threats.

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