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.

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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. 1 The choice of GI decontamination should be made with toxicologist / poison control review and recommendation, and possibly including endoscopist input. 2 L/hr in adults. McGraw Hill; 2019.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 9, 2024

Alexis takes us through marine ingested poisons and infections. Food Poisoning. link] The post emDOCs Podcast – Episode 92: Marine Ingested Poisons and Infections appeared first on emDOCs.net - Emergency Medicine Education. Marine Dermatitis. In: Knoop KJ, Stack LB, Storrow AB, Thurman R. McGraw Hill; 2021.

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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. Consult a medical toxicologist or regional poison control (at 1-800-222-1222 in the United States). Front Psychiatry. Clinical Toxicol.

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Emergency Live

JUNE 21, 2024

The rattlesnake, also known as Crotalus atrox, is one of the continent’s most aggressive species and can […] The post Poisonous Animals in North America: Precautions and Answers appeared first on Emergency Live. Among these, rattlesnakes and spiders are two of the most dangerous species.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

DECEMBER 5, 2017

In this EM Cases Best Case Ever Hans Rosenberg and Rajiv Thavanathan discuss recognition and management pearls and pitfalls in salicylate poisoning. They answer question such as: What are the most important diagnostic clues of salicylate poisoning in the patient who presents with undifferentiated fever and altered level of awareness?

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EB Medicine

JANUARY 25, 2025

Eckler, MD discuss the January 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Alkali Exposure: An Evidence-Based Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment Patient Demographics and Case Scenarios: Types of patients prone to alkali exposure Causes and scenarios leading to alkali exposure (e.g.,

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St. Emlyn

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

We cover new evidence on chest trauma management, intraosseous access safety, pediatric imaging updates, AI in medicine, toxic alcohol poisoning, and airway management. St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed This months St Emlyns podcast wraps up Season 11 with a review of key emergency medicine topics.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

JULY 30, 2024

The post EM Quick Hits 58 – HIV PEP and PrEP, PREOXI Trial, Blast Crisis, Nitrous Oxide Poisoning, Vasopressors in Trauma appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Today, let’s consider a condition that occurs in the summer and may cause itching like there are ants/squirrels in your pants – Lion’s Mane Penis or Summer Penile Syndrome : Summer Penile Syndrome: Basics Acute hypersensitivity reaction (Shah, 2021) Due to bites from chiggers or Trombiculidae mites (Schulert, 2014) Can also be caused by (..)

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EMDocs

JANUARY 25, 2024

Chuck Pilcher, MD, FACEP Editor, Medical Malpractice Insights Warfarin is poison – and not just for rats Spinal epidural hematoma leaves patient paralyzed Facts : A 68-year-old male presents to the ED at the end of the night shift complaining of a 2 day history of 8/10 neck pain radiating to his upper back and increasing with movement.

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EM SIM Cases

JUNE 11, 2024

Organophosphate poisoning is a well-known (but rare in developed nations) toxidrome with specific antidotes available for patient treatment and survival. Case Summary This elderly berry farmer, struggling with rising costs, has accidentally poisoned himself using hand-sprayed organophosphate-based pesticide.

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The Bottom Line

APRIL 19, 2024

Effect of Noninvasive Airway Management of Comatose Patients with Acute Poisoning: A Randomized Clinical Trial Freund Y. Background The decision to intubate a poisoned patient with […] DOI: 10.1001/jama.2023.24391 DOI: 10.1001/jama.2023.24391

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Life in the Fast Lane

JANUARY 2, 2024

Susie Liddiard and Chris Nickson Scombroid Poisoning Scombroid poisoning occurs after the ingestion of fish with high histamine levels due to improper processing or storage. One of the most common causes of morbidity associated with fish intake

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Board Bombs

APRIL 15, 2024

We have quite the "fungide" to mushroom poisoning and we have so mush to say. Questionable Morels: mushroom poisoning. We have quite the "fungide" to mushroom poisoning and we have so mush to say. Questionable Morels: mushroom poisoning. Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.

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Board Bombs

APRIL 15, 2024

We have quite the "fungide" to mushroom poisoning and we have so mush to say. Questionable Morels: mushroom poisoning. We have quite the "fungide" to mushroom poisoning and we have so mush to say. Questionable Morels: mushroom poisoning. Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

JUNE 18, 2024

To support EM Cases, please consider a donation here: [link] The post EM Quick Hits 57 – HIV Diagnosis, Failed Paradigm of STEMI Criteria, Poisoned Patient Airway Management, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, DIY Investments appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

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Medical Law

OCTOBER 24, 2022

According to the CDC, over 400 people die every year from unintentional Carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that can be fatal when inhaled. If you suspect CO poisoning, exit the premises and contact the fire department right away. Symptoms of CO Poisoning. Common Sources of CO Poisoning.

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Northwestern EM Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Poison control was consulted for additional workup due to concern for Kratom toxicity. Although no confirmatory testing is available, poison control believed there was a reasonable likelihood Kratom toxicity contributed to the patients likely seizure. Just over half of these cases required medical intervention.

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EM Ottawa

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Question and Methods: Multicenter RCT involving comatose patients with suspected acute poisoning and GCS <9 compared a conservative airway strategy of withholding intubation versus routine practice for the primary hierarchical composite end point of in-hospital death, length of ICU stay, and length of […] The post Effect of Noninvasive Airway (..)

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Board Bombs

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

We expose this ugly truth along with why American Lit majors always get CO poisoning on tests. We expose this ugly truth along with why American Lit majors always get CO poisoning on tests. Lets talk CO, hyperbaric, and when to do it. Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Lets talk CO, hyperbaric, and when to do it.

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Emergency Medicine Ireland

JUNE 10, 2024

We’re going to cover a bit of an environmental/tox topic today and look at carbon monoxide poisoning from Oh’s manual chapter 83 on burns. One might be inclined to think that this is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in CO poisoning but in fact this is only a small portion of the problem.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

MARCH 14, 2023

In this main episode podcast we explore a dozen pitfalls in the assessment and management of acetaminophen poisoning. What are indications for fomepizole and dialysis after acetaminophen poisoning? Is hyperphosphatemia the best predictor of need for liver transplant in acetaminophen poisoning? and many more.

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Board Bombs

JULY 4, 2022

Iltifat Husain and Blake Briggs team up in the wilderness to deliver content on anticholinergic poisoning LIVE from Linville Gorge, a National Forest wilderness area in North Carolina. Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com. Go ahead, were waiting

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Board Bombs

JULY 4, 2022

Iltifat Husain and Blake Briggs team up in the wilderness to deliver content on anticholinergic poisoning LIVE from Linville Gorge, a National Forest wilderness area in North Carolina. Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com. Go ahead, we’re waiting…

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ACEP Now

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Dr. Filip is the medical director of the Arkansas Poison Center and faculty member in the emergency medicine residency at UAMS. Artifactual elevation of lactate in ethylene glycol poisoning. Ethylene glycol poisoning presenting with a falsely elevated lactate level. References Hack J. 2023;43(10):20-21. J Emerg Med. 2009;27:132.e1-132.e2.

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Emergency Medicine News

JANUARY 31, 2024

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ALiEM

JUNE 15, 2023

Lily of the valley poisoning is important to recognize because it presents as digitalis toxicity [3]. ouabain, poison rope) Asclepias spp. 2, 5] Poisoning from plant cardiac glycosides causes reversible inhibition of sodium-potassium ATPase, which increases cardiac inotropy and automaticity. [2, The entire plant is toxic.

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University of Maryland CC Project

JANUARY 3, 2022

Dr. Jamieson presents a lecture on poisonings and toxidromes as part of the DC5 lecture series. Dr. Jamieson presents a lecture on poisonings and toxidromes as part of the DC5 lecture series.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The post EM Quick Hits 43 Pediatric Cannabis Poisoning, Esophageal Perforation, Brugada, Career Transitions in EM appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

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St. Emlyn

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

We deal with all sorts of poisons here in Virchester, so be prepared for […] The post When is emergency endoscopy required for caustic ingestions? St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed This is the first of a series of blog posts on new research in emergency toxicology. appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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ACEP Now

JANUARY 9, 2024

Incidentally, the day after ED visit number one, the mother was called by the child’s pediatrician advising her to bring him for evaluation of lead poisoning. In the emergency department, consultations were made with the regional poison-control center and the regional lead center. Discussion Lead poisoning is a serious health concern.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

On this EM Quick Hits podcast we have Emily Austin on organophosphate poisoning, Arun Sayal on malrotation of metacarpal fractures, Andrew Petrosoniak on pitfalls in abdominal stab wound management, Anand Swaminathan on tranexamic acid for non-massive hemoptysis, and Natalie May on pediatric IV cannulation tips and tricks.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

AUGUST 27, 2019

The post Rapid Reviews Video – Low and Slow Poisoning Part 2: Digoxin Overdose appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases. In this Rapid Reviews Video Nick Clarridge covers an approach to the bradycardic and hypotensive patient as well as the recognition, management and controversies of digoxin overdose.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Anand Swaminathan on lateral canthotomy, Emily Austin on pediatric cannabis poisoning, Reuben Strayer on an approach to hyperthermia, Brit Long on diagnosis and management of malignant otitis externa, Jesse McLaren on ECG diagnosis of occlusion MI in patients with BBB and Peter Brindley on prone CPR.

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EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In mass poisoning cases, DEG has been substituted as a solvent in oral medications and in topical medicinal products. 4 Despite the policy changes in the United States, epidemic poisonings involving DEG continue to impact adults and children on a global scale with 14 mass poisonings occurring since the Sulfanilamide Disaster.

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Board Bombs

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

We expose this ugly truth along with why American Lit majors always get CO poisoning on tests. We expose this ugly truth along with why American Lit majors always get CO poisoning on tests. Let’s talk CO, hyperbaric, and when to do it. Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Let’s talk CO, hyperbaric, and when to do it.

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