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2023 AHA Update on Management Cardiac Arrest or Life-Threatening Toxicity Due to Poisoning

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Author: Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) // Reviewed by Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK) The American Heart Association 2023 Guideline for managing cardiac arrest or life-threatening toxicity due to poisoning was recently released. Opioid overdose remains the leading cause of cardiac arrest due to poisoning in North America. COR 2a, LOE B-NR.

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ToxCard: Benzonatate

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She received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and standard advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS). 8) Over the next 24 years, numerous peer reviewed publications on benzonatate poisoning appeared in the medical literature. (3, It is rapidly absorbed with an onset of 15-20 minutes and duration of up to 8 hours. (7)

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How To Handle Medical Emergencies: A Guide For Everyone

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

Common reasons include infections, gastrointestinal issues, and food poisoning. If the patient is unconscious and not breathing, try to administer CPR or use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), if available. Immediately begin CPR if the patient stops breathing. Perform the heimlich maneuver if the patient is choking.

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Grand Rounds Recap 8.16.23

Taming the SRU

Lane & Mcdonough Definition of an immediate whole body CT (iWBCT) scan Shortly after patient arrival.

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