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ToxCard: Second Generation Antipsychotic Overdose

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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.

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Toxicology Answer: the Lionfish, a Dangerous, Non-Native Invader

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More severe systemic reactions like delirium, seizures, limb paralysis, blood pressure changes, respiratory distress, dysrhythmia, myocardial ischemia, and syncope are rare. Dr. Hack is chief of the division of medical toxicology and vice chair for research at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. Clin Toxicol (Phila).

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Methanol poisoning

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You smell the faint odour of alcohol on the child’s breath A quick mental note: methanol poisoning? Methanol poisoning is rare, but when it strikes, its delayed onset and devastating effects make it a condition we must be ready to recognise and manage. Paracelsus was right, “The dose makes the poison.” What is Methanol?

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ToxCard: PNU (Vacor)

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Shortly after this, he began vomiting, and developed a tonic clonic seizure. There was no prodromal illness, recent trauma, polyuria or polydipsia, family history of seizure disorder or diabetes. When should I suspect PNU poisoning? How do I treat PNU poisoning? Questions What is PNU?

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ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl: The Bark with Some Bite

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How can people become poisoned with willow bark? With severe toxicity, patients can have altered mental status, seizures, hyperthermia, and pulmonary edema. Phytotherapy Research. Salicylate has a direct effect on the respiratory center of the medulla causing tachypnea. Tinnitus, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain are common.

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ToxCard: Anticholinergic Plant Toxicity

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Diagnosis: Clinical exam findings, in combination with a thorough history help to make the diagnosis of anticholinergic plant poisoning. Physostigmine does not reverse seizures or dysrhythmias. Physostigmine does not reverse seizures or dysrhythmias. Jimson weed poisoning – a case report. BMC Research Notes.

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Grand Rounds Recap 4.19.23

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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.