EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

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. Iron is used for treatment and prevention of iron-deficiency anemia. Antiemetics as needed.

Poisoning 94

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 94

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 17, 2024

Forrester reported data from the Texas Poison Centers surrounding 110 cases of superabsorbent polymer bead ingestions between 2011 and 2016. Closer to home, the New South Wales Poisons Information Centre (NSWPIC) reported 129 incidents involving water-absorbing beads since 2004. Zamora et al., Persistent vomiting affected all 43 cases.

Pediatrics 111

Pediatrics Poisoning Ultrasounds Dehydration 111

EMDocs

OCTOBER 10, 2024

She is concerned about food poisoning and says the groin/thigh pain feels like a prior episode of sciatica. She had no persistent vomiting, was not dehydrated and had no fever. Takeaways : There are more questions than answers in this case, but: This is a common outcome. Temp is 98.7 and pulse 121. No case was filed.

Documentation/Coding 93

Documentation/Coding Hospitals Sepsis Infectious Diseases 93

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

JUNE 13, 2024

Knowledge of life-saving skills can significantly impact patient outcomes, potentially saving lives and avoiding future health complications. Rapid medical response is essential in this case to prevent long-term complications and death and improve outcomes. Common reasons include infections, gastrointestinal issues, and food poisoning.

Burns 52

Burns Stroke Ambulance Services Seizures 52

Taming the SRU

APRIL 13, 2023

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.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning EKG/ECG Seizures 52

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Jeff: The hyperemetic phase lasts 24-48 hours and can lead to dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and weight loss. Be sure to look for and treat dehydration, acute renal failure, and rhabdo though. In the hyperemetic phase, patients complain of severe, unremitting abdominal pain with repeated episodes of vomiting and retching.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

Taming the SRU

JANUARY 5, 2025

The neuroleptic malignant syndrome-a systematic case series analysis focusing on therapy regimes and outcome. An 11-year retrospective review of cyproheptadine use in serotonin syndrome cases reported to the California Poison Control System. Acta Psychiatr Scand. 2020 Sep;142(3):233-241. doi: 10.1111/acps.13215. Epub 2020 Aug 2.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 97

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Dehydration Psychiatric Poisoning 97