Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Chemical burns are a unique subset of burns that require specialised management due to the nature of the substances involved. The majority of acid burns cause coagulative necrosis and cytotoxicity leading to skin and mucosal changes that limit deeper injury. Keep the patient warm using force air warmers such as Bairhugger.

Burns 52

Burns Fluid Resuscitation PPE Resuscitation 52

EMDocs

JUNE 14, 2023

He complains of eye irritation with redness with a burning sensation and tearing sometimes. 5, 6 Organophosphate-Induced Delayed Neuropathy (OIDN) 1 to 2 weeks after recovering from an acute poisoning (2-4 weeks post exposure). Make sure to dispose of clothing appropriately and wear PPE to prevent personal exposure.

PPE 69

PPE Poisoning Seizures Emergency Department 69

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Vaughan SJS/TEN and DRESS are life-threatening drug reactions that require immediate discontinuation of the drug and specialist involvement In SJS/TEN, if >10% skin involvement or worsening symptoms, transfer the patient to a Burn Center DRESS has characteristic multi organ involvement, so a high level of suspicion for complications should be maintained (..)

Administration 97

Administration PPE Ultrasounds Poisoning 97