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ToxCard: Chronic Organophosphate Toxicity

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Make sure to dispose of clothing appropriately and wear PPE to prevent personal exposure. Limit exposure with PPE if returning to the exposing environment. Used for treatment of acutely symptomatic anxiety, muscle fasciculations, and seizures. 1, 2 Sensory > Motor neurons with predilection for long axons.

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

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Flumazenil administration is associated with harm in patients who are at increased risk for seizures or dysrhythmias. We recommend the use of benzodiazepines to treat seizures associated with local anesthetic systemic toxicity. Editorial Comment: Give atropine, benzo’s for seizures. COR No Benefit, LOE C-EO.

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Chemical Burns

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Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid secondary contamination. These systemic effects can include central nervous system (agitation, seizures , and coma), as well as cardiac ( hypotension and dysrhythmias) [10, 11]. However, if PEG is not immediately available, irrigation with water can be initiated.

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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.