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ToxCard: Iron

EMDocs

In the late 1990s, iron was the leading cause of poisoning deaths reported to poison control centers for children less than 6 years of age. 6 Can see subsequent electrolyte disturbances and dehydration related to severity of GI symptoms. Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies, 11e. 2 L/hr in adults. McGraw Hill; 2019.

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Episode 36 - Diagnosis and Management of Acute Gastroenteritis in the Emergency Department

EB Medicine

not ED specific) Food poisoning is responsible for 5% of AGE but results in 30% of deaths. Ciguatera Fish Poisoning Toxin produced by algae consumed by reef fish like grouper, red snapper, sea bass and Spanish mackerel. Lab evaluation for dehydration is recommended in these populations. Symptoms begin 6-24 hours post ingestion.

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Don’t Forget the Orbeez!

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Curious Ken is brought into your emergency department. Forrester reported data from the Texas Poison Centers surrounding 110 cases of superabsorbent polymer bead ingestions between 2011 and 2016. Other symptoms, such as constipation, abdominal pain and dehydration, were also be seen. Pediatric Emergency Care , 31 (6), pp.416-418.

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Grand Rounds Recap 4.5.23

Taming the SRU

beta blockers decrease ability to dissipate heat through increase CO, diuretics predispose to dehydration, or anticholinergic agents can affect thermoregulation) Clinical Presentation: Temperature elevation, usually 40.5C EtOH, amphetamines, or cocaine) Prescription drugs (i.e.