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.

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Burns Fluid Resuscitation PPE Resuscitation 52

EMDocs

JUNE 25, 2024

Today on the emDOCs cast with Brit Long, MD ( @long_brit) , we cover the evaluation and management of the patient with a burn injury. Episode 103: Thermal Burn Injury Initial evaluation of thermal burns Range of burn severities and types: minor sunburns to full thickness burns and severe inhalation injury.

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Burns Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Poisoning 73

RebelEM

JUNE 7, 2023

Clinicians are encouraged to call their local regional toxicologist and poison control center whenever a caustic ingestion poisoning is suspected. Management Always consider calling your local toxicologist or regional poison control center, as even substances with a neutral pH may have caustic potential. N Engl J Med.

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Poisoning Burns Resuscitation Pediatrics 98

Northwestern EM Blog

MAY 2, 2022

The post goes into detail on the pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of both carbon monoxide and cyanide poisonings, so this commentary will focus on the clinical approach. An elevated lactic acid is a surrogate for cyanide poisoning, specifically a level of 8-10 mmol/L or greater is sensitive and should prompt intervention.

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Burns Poisoning EKG/ECG Operations 52

ALiEM

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Pufferfish, also known as fugu, is served as a delicacy and perioral numbness is a well-known effect [4]. What is the clinical presentation of tetrodotoxin poisoning following pufferfish ingestion? [4, A cluster of tetrodotoxin poisoning in Oman. Case Report of Tetrodotoxin Poisoning from Lagocephalus sceleratus in Lebanon.

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Poisoning Burns Wellness Outcomes 81

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 (..)

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Administration PPE Ultrasounds Poisoning 98

ACEP Now

APRIL 2, 2024

degress Fahrenheit), caustics (low pH), and voltage—causing a Ca++ and Na+ action potential influx that confers the sensation of pain and burning to the brain. They are found in large numbers in the mouth, throat, and stomach, as well as throughout the body. Referral for ophthalmology for patients with signs of corneal damage.

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Burns Poisoning Seizures Stroke 40