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2023 AHA Update on Management Cardiac Arrest or Life-Threatening Toxicity Due to Poisoning

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Author: Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) // Reviewed by Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK) The American Heart Association 2023 Guideline for managing cardiac arrest or life-threatening toxicity due to poisoning was recently released. Opioid overdose remains the leading cause of cardiac arrest due to poisoning in North America. COR 2a, LOE B-NR.

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Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid secondary contamination. 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. Assess pupillary reaction to light. This should be done continuously for at least 20-30 minutes.

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