Sensible Medicine
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
The CDC has just reported that more parents than ever are getting vaccine exemptions for their children entering Kindergarten. For many of us who have witnessed the CDC’s repeated blunders with kids COVID19 vaccines, this result is entirely predictable. In order to regain trust, the CDC needs to be reorganized.
Pediatric EM Morsels
MARCH 17, 2023
In the US, the venomous snakes include rattlesnakes , copperheads, cottonmouths/water moccasins , and coral snakes [ CDC, 2021 ] Rattlesnakes live all across the United State s Copperheads inhabit the eastern U.S. If you are managing a snake bite from a snake that does not typically reside in the U.S.,
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Medical Law
OCTOBER 24, 2022
According to the CDC, over 400 people die every year from unintentional Carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that can be fatal when inhaled. If you suspect CO poisoning, exit the premises and contact the fire department right away. Symptoms of CO Poisoning. CO has no odor. Drowsiness.
EMDocs
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
In mass poisoning cases, DEG has been substituted as a solvent in oral medications and in topical medicinal products. 4 Despite the policy changes in the United States, epidemic poisonings involving DEG continue to impact adults and children on a global scale with 14 mass poisonings occurring since the Sulfanilamide Disaster.
EMDocs
AUGUST 15, 2023
Background: According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 7,000-8,000 people in the United States (US) suffer envenomation by a snake each year. Treatment of snakebite poisoning. Venomous Snakes | NIOSH | CDC. What antivenoms are available to treat crotalid envenomation? Am J Hosp Pharm. 1991;48(10):2190-2196.
ACEP Now
APRIL 2, 2024
8 Diagnosis and Treatment Food poisoning may result in a similar clinical manifestation as Toxic Hypoglycemic Syndrome. Poison control was consulted, and they concurred with the diagnosis of THS. Ackee fruit poisoning in eight siblings: implications for public health awareness. Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
EB Medicine
MAY 3, 2019
Jeff: If those figures seem a bit high, another CDC study found that in a general population survey of a quarter million people between 2006-2008, 9% met the criteria for major depression. Nachi: I think that’s good for definitions, let’s discuss some more epidemiology. Pretty big numbers.
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