Poisoning PPE Resuscitation 
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. He looks so unwell that he is placed into the resuscitation bay. The team leader must identify the toxidrome and direct the team to early PPE use and patient decontamination.
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.
Taming the SRU
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Ferreri Bedside US can allow for rapid diagnosis as well as narrowing of a broad differential Bedside ultrasound, specifically in the peri-arrest period, can alter direction of resuscitation acutely Bedside ultrasound provides actionable data for your consultants to act upon Consider US as an extension of your physical exam Landmark Studies of EM For (..)
EMDocs
JUNE 7, 2023
2,7 Organophosphate poisonings in agriculturally-centered communities are of public health concern in developing countries. Millions are poisoned, and hundreds of thousands die each year worldwide. Millions are poisoned, and hundreds of thousands die each year worldwide. 7 May lead to respiratory failure.
Mind The Bleep
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid secondary contamination. Establish IV access and begin fluid resuscitation with 250ml boluses of 0.9% National Poisons Information Service (0344 892 0111) and TOXBASE have useful information on special chemicals and are accessible 24/7.
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