Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Alkali burns result in liquefaction necrosis, allowing for deeper tissue injury as well as vascular injury that can lead to both local and systemic toxicity [1]. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid secondary contamination. Assess pupillary reaction to light.

Burns 52

Burns Fluid Resuscitation PPE Resuscitation 52

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Patients with severe agitation from sympathomimetic poisoning require sedation to manage hyperthermia and acidosis, to prevent rhabdomyolysis and injury, and to allow evaluation for other life-threatening conditions. Life-Threatening Cocaine Toxicity We recommend rapid external cooling for life-threatening hyperthermia from cocaine poisoning.

Poisoning 115

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Seizures Administration 115

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

She receives IV calcium gluconate and bicarbonate as well as oral potassium binders for hyperkalemia. Signs of malnutrition – which places patients at higher risk for infection – can include cachexia, muscular wasting, sunken eyes, redundant skin folds, edema, brittle skin and hair, bradycardia, hypotension, and hypothermia.

Infectious Diseases 75

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 75