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Don’t Forget the Orbeez!

Don't Forget the Bubbles

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. BMC Pediatrics , 20 , pp.1-5. Arch Pediatr.

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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. Unit-dose packaging of iron supplements and reduction of iron poisoning in young children.

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

EB Medicine

Literature Review: There is abundant literature on pediatric AGE but sparse research on AGE in adults. Therefore, many recommendations are extrapolated from the pediatric literature. not ED specific) Food poisoning is responsible for 5% of AGE but results in 30% of deaths. Salmonella, most common o 5.3% Fish tastes normal.

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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.

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Episode 19 - Cannabinoids: Emerging Evidence in Use and Abuse

EB Medicine

Jeff: For more on synthetic intoxications in the ED, be sure to take a look at the recent May 2018 issue of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice on Synthetic Drug Intoxication in Children if you haven’t already read it. Jeff: The hyperemetic phase lasts 24-48 hours and can lead to dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and weight loss.