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

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Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation can be lifesaving for patients with cardiogenic shock or dysrhythmias that are refractory to other treatment measure s. 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.

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Chemical Burns

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Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid secondary contamination. Sodium Chloride or Hartmanns if indicated, monitoring for signs of shock. 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. A review of systems is notable for nausea and vomiting but no diarrhea.