Northwestern EM Blog

JUNE 16, 2024

Myocardial Infarction Medication Sinus node dysfunction Infectious Disease Hypothermia Metabolic Abnormalities (hypothyroidism, hyperkalemia, ect.) If high suspicion or known overdose, involve and consult your local Poison Center [8]. Hypothermia Moderate to severe hypothermia can cause significant bradycardia leading to hypotension.

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Infectious Diseases Stroke Poisoning 52

Taming the SRU

APRIL 17, 2023

Poison centers across the United States receive over 100,000 reports of exposures to toxic plants annually. More serious poisonings typically involve adults who ingest plants in larger quantities for recreational, self-harm, foraging or medicinal purposes (1). Spring has sprung. and so have many species of toxic plants! Decontaminate.

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Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Anaphylaxis Pediatrics 52

Taming the SRU

APRIL 13, 2023

Vaishnav Hyperthermia: abnormally high body temperature due to thermoregulatory failure Severe hyperthermia: temp greater than 40.5C stent, percutaneous nephrostomy) by urology or IR Hypokalemia evaluate for EKG changes assess for underlying cause and factors that may influence ability to replete (i.e.

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning EKG/ECG Seizures 52

Taming the SRU

MAY 1, 2023

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. Exertional Hyperthermia Patients with heat stroke will present with Temp > 104, AMS, or seizures.

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Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department Seizures 52

EMDocs

JUNE 25, 2024

Severely burned patients have impaired thermoregulation and are at risk of hypothermia. Systemic poisoning from inhaled toxins, obstruction of the upper airway from heat injury and edema, and chemical injury to the lower respiratory system from smoke inhalation. Keep the room warm and cover patient with warm, dry blankets.

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Burns Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Poisoning 73

Pediatric Education

MAY 7, 2023

Malignant hyperthermia is associated with inhaled anesthetics and some muscle relaxants and occurs usually very suddenly within minutes to hours. What are services that a poison center can offer? Resolution is also longer (9 or so days). Questions for Further Discussion 1. Questions for Further Discussion 1.

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Poisoning 40

Taming the SRU

JULY 19, 2023

Fundamentals of ECMO - leadership curriculum - ultrasound GR - macgyver techniques fundamentals of ecmo WITH dr. bonomo ECPR from the ED: The ideal patients: Young patients with refractory VF/VT arrest ≤ 30 min since arrest onset Poisonings with cardiogenic shock Severe hypothermia with arrest Massive PE with arrest Key points: Good CPR/advanced ACLS (..)

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Ultrasounds Leadership Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning 83

EMergucate

MAY 17, 2016

Environmental Diving Problems Drowning Electrical Injury Heat-Related Illness Hypothermia High Altitude Illness Marine Envenomations Marine Poisoning Snakebite Spider Bites Toxicology … Continue reading →

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Poisoning 40

Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Exposure Expose the patient in a systematic manner while keeping remaining body areas covered e.g. 1 limb at a time, to reduce the risk of hypothermia. National Poisons Information Service (0344 892 0111) and TOXBASE have useful information on special chemicals and are accessible 24/7. Assess pupillary reaction to light.

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Burns Fluid Resuscitation PPE Resuscitation 52

EM Curious

MAY 6, 2015

TOXICOLOGY CYANIDE POISONING [VIDEO]: EM in 5 brings you a visually pleasing 5 minute video lecture on cyanide toxicity. You should be able to know when to suspect it, how to recognize it and what your go to treatment should be. Watch here.

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Dislocations Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Airway Management Ultrasounds 52

Emergency Medicine Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Drowsy (11.97%), Hypothermia (13.04%) and Cyanosis (10%) were also high risk categories. POISONING FROM ANY SOURCE 179 0 8 4.5 0[0 , 12] HYPOTHERMIA 23 3 11 47.8 Results and Conclusion Data was collected from 84,999 patients, of which 1,159 people died within 30 days of attendance. TOOTHACHE) 574 0 107 18.6 0.65 , 2.7]

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Documentation/Coding Sexual Assault Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Head Injuries 40

Mind The Bleep

JULY 8, 2023

Start with the actual question and answers and apply these to the stem to find the information, for instance asking “What is the most likely poison”, but only one causes a raised anion gap, you can search the stem for the anion gap to select or exclude it. Life Advice Sitting MRCP is a careful balancing act which feels impossible.

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EKG/ECG Wellness Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning 52

Thinking Critical Care

MAY 18, 2023

Should regulatory authorities have done more to prevent the continued use of this poison? 10.1056/NEJM198411013111801 [13] I became the first researcher to report measurements of cerebral blood flow and cerebral metabolic rate for oxygen during cardiac surgery with induced hypothermia on cardiopulmonary bypass. 311:1137-43. 75:654-663.

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Intensive Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Show answer In this case, the history pointed towards mushroom poisoning. Most cases of mushroom poisoning are self-limiting episodes of gastrointestinal upset. There are many different syndromes associated with mushroom poisoning in Australia including cholinergic, hallucinogenic, glutaminergic, disulfram-like and hepatotoxic 3.

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Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation 52

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Nachi: Among metabolic abnormalities, patients can present with hyperthermia, hypoglycemia, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, and metabolic acidosis. Jeff: And according to the national poison data system, states with marijuana use laws have seen a 30% increase in calls related to marijuana use by children.

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Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40