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ToxCard: Chronic Organophosphate Toxicity

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This leads to an enhanced, as well as a prolonged predominant cholinergic effect. 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.

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

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Because venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation implementation takes time, the process should be started early in patients who are not responding well to other therapies. Flumazenil administration is associated with harm in patients who are at increased risk for seizures or dysrhythmias. COR No Benefit, LOE C-EO.

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Chemical Burns

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Alkali burns result in liquefaction necrosis, allowing for deeper tissue injury as well as vascular injury that can lead to both local and systemic toxicity [1]. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid secondary contamination. 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. A review of systems is notable for nausea and vomiting but no diarrhea.