ALiEM

MARCH 5, 2024

How can people become poisoned with willow bark? 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.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 114

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Anaphylaxis Administration Poisoning 114

Taming the SRU

APRIL 17, 2023

Poison centers across the United States receive over 100,000 reports of exposures to toxic plants annually. More serious poisonings typically involve adults who ingest plants in larger quantities for recreational, self-harm, foraging or medicinal purposes (1). Spring has sprung. and so have many species of toxic plants! Decontaminate.

Poisoning 52

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Anaphylaxis Pediatrics 52

Taming the SRU

MAY 1, 2023

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. Exertional Hyperthermia Patients with heat stroke will present with Temp > 104, AMS, or seizures.

Poisoning 52

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department Seizures 52