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ToxCard: Benzonatate

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She had return of spontaneous resuscitation (ROSC) and was subsequently intubated and transported to the emergency department (ED). 8) Over the next 24 years, numerous peer reviewed publications on benzonatate poisoning appeared in the medical literature. (3,

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ToxCard: Acute Organophosphate Toxicity

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2,7 Organophosphate poisonings in agriculturally-centered communities are of public health concern in developing countries. Millions are poisoned, and hundreds of thousands die each year worldwide. Millions are poisoned, and hundreds of thousands die each year worldwide. She complains of dizziness, nausea, and abdominal cramps.

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ToxCard: PNU (Vacor)

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Shortly after this, he began vomiting, and developed a tonic clonic seizure. There was no prodromal illness, recent trauma, polyuria or polydipsia, family history of seizure disorder or diabetes. When should I suspect PNU poisoning? How do I treat PNU poisoning? Fortunately, PNU poisoning is rare.

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ToxCard: Chronic Organophosphate Toxicity

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Organophosphate poisoning in agriculturally centered communities has developed into a public health concern in developing countries, poisons millions and kills hundreds of thousands each year worldwide and is a reason why understanding organophosphate toxicity has become a critical addition to our knowledge of toxicology.

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ToxCard: Anticholinergic Plant Toxicity

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Diagnosis: Clinical exam findings, in combination with a thorough history help to make the diagnosis of anticholinergic plant poisoning. 8 However, it is not considered first line in treatment of anticholinergic toxicity and is not available in all emergency departments. Physostigmine does not reverse seizures or dysrhythmias.

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Grand Rounds Recap 4.19.23

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Subsequent exposure results in a T-cell mediated response (Type IV hypersensitivity reaction) Plants: Toxicodendron species (poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac) Also present in foods, including pistachio, cashew, and mango.

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Case Report: Toxic Hypoglycemic Syndrome

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An 18-year-old woman presented to the emergency department (ED) with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. 1 In severe cases altered mental status, seizures, coma, or even death have been observed. Poison control was consulted, and they concurred with the diagnosis of THS. Am J Trop Med Hyg.