EMDocs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

of exposures reported to poison control centers in 2021 were related to antipsychotics or sedative-hypnotics with the majority of those exposures occurring in patients 20 years of age or older. 1 Seizures may occur due to lowered seizure threshold. 6 Seizures have been observed and are dose-dependent.

Poisoning 111

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EKG/ECG Seizures 111

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

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.

Poisoning 115

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Seizures Administration 115

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

3-6 Clinical Presentation: Symptoms include altered mental status, tachycardia, hyperthermia, urinary retention, mydriasis, blurred vision, dry skin, hallucinations. 3-6 Clinical Presentation: Symptoms include altered mental status, tachycardia, hyperthermia, urinary retention, mydriasis, blurred vision, dry skin, hallucinations.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 111

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning Seizures COPD 111

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.

Burns 52

Burns Fluid Resuscitation PPE Resuscitation 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.

Poisoning 52

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Seizures Emergency Department 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.

Poisoning 52

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.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning EKG/ECG Seizures 52