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2023 AHA Update on Management Cardiac Arrest or Life-Threatening Toxicity Due to Poisoning

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Use of 20% intravenous lipid emulsion can be efficacious in the resuscitation of life-threatening local anesthetic toxicity, especially from bupivacaine. Flumazenil administration is associated with harm in patients who are at increased risk for seizures or dysrhythmias. COR No Benefit, LOE C-EO. COR Harm, LOE B-R. COR 1, LOE C-LD.

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ToxCard: Acute Organophosphate Toxicity

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Decontamination and Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) This prevents ongoing exposure to the patient and ED staff. Dispose of clothing appropriately and wear PPE to prevent personal exposure. Used for treatment of acutely symptomatic anxiety, muscle fasciculations, and seizures. 7 May lead to respiratory failure.

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Chemical Burns

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Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid secondary contamination. Establish IV access and begin fluid resuscitation with 250ml boluses of 0.9% These systemic effects can include central nervous system (agitation, seizures , and coma), as well as cardiac ( hypotension and dysrhythmias) [10, 11].

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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She presents with a seven-day history of fever, fatigue, and myalgias associated with decreased oral intake and an episode of seizure-like activity three hours prior to arrival. Additionally, there is no family history of seizure disorders. IPC for Marburg Virus Disease (MVD): PPE Part 1:PPE Basics What, When, and Why to Use PPE.