EMDocs

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Food Poisoning. Poisoning, Envenomation, and Trauma from Marine Creatures. Possible early antibiotic treatment Minor Marine Trauma Mechanism: Bites, Stings, Nematocysts Envenomation Presentation: All can cause localized pain, erythema, and warmth Dermatologic: Urticaria, burning, pruritus, localized paresthesia. 2006;23(7):503-508.

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Poisoning Seizures Anaphylaxis Burns 105

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.

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Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Seizures Emergency Department 52

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 Poisoning Administration 114

Taming the SRU

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Shewakramani Sepsis is associated with 20-40% mortality Screening tools for detecting patient at risk for sepsis in the ED SIRS Criteria (more sensitive tool) Temp <36C (96.8F) or >38C (100.4F) HR >90 RR >20 WBC <4k or >12k (or >10% bands) qSOFA Score GCS <15 RR >22 SBP <100mmHg Overall, SIRS Criteria remains (..)

Sepsis 95

Sepsis Fractures Documentation/Coding Administration 95