EMDocs
DECEMBER 6, 2024
In the late 1990s, iron was the leading cause of poisoning deaths reported to poison control centers for children less than 6 years of age. 5 Orogastric lavage may also be considered for GI decontamination but likely to be limited by location, size of tablets, and operator familiarity. 2 L/hr in adults. McGraw Hill; 2019.
Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd
JULY 21, 2023
Currently, this is operational in 23 states with 24×7 emergency services. Emergency-type pregnancy, snake bite, food poisoning, cardiac arrest, etc. Ambulance number in India 108 is a toll-free telephone number for emergency response services in India. Number & condition of people injured mostly in case of an accident.
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Don't Forget the Bubbles
JANUARY 17, 2024
Forrester reported data from the Texas Poison Centers surrounding 110 cases of superabsorbent polymer bead ingestions between 2011 and 2016. Closer to home, the New South Wales Poisons Information Centre (NSWPIC) reported 129 incidents involving water-absorbing beads since 2004. They passed away a few days after a second operation.
Northwestern EM Blog
MAY 2, 2022
The post goes into detail on the pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of both carbon monoxide and cyanide poisonings, so this commentary will focus on the clinical approach. An elevated lactic acid is a surrogate for cyanide poisoning, specifically a level of 8-10 mmol/L or greater is sensitive and should prompt intervention.
ACEP Now
JANUARY 5, 2025
In a prospective study comparing clinician gestalt against systemic inflammatory response syndrome, Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA), quick SOFA, Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS), and a logistic regression machine learning model using Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO), the obvious winner was the clinician.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
JANUARY 23, 2021
That SGEMHOP episode asked how the productivity of APPs compare to emergency physicians and what is its impact on ED operations? They also excluded those with a triage level ESI 1 or 5, as these are less common, as well as those with a final diagnosis of injury or poisoning – as in those cases the diagnosis would generally be apparent.
Mind The Bleep
OCTOBER 22, 2024
At medical school, we learn that the digitalis genus of flowering plants (better known as foxgloves, with their finger or thimble-like flowers) have a useful medical application in the drug digoxin (and also as a poison if you enjoy crime fiction). To get to the modern meaning of digital, we need to visit the world of electronic technology.
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