Browsing: Toxicology

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Toxicology , Hematology

Bleeding Risk after NSAID Use

4/8/2021 Colton Beck , MAJ John Kiel, DO, MPH, CAQ-SM
NSAIDs are the most commonly used class of drugs in the world. They possess analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties. Its GI side effects are most apparent and well-documented and can
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Cardiology , Hematology , Toxicology

Sudden Post-Coital Hemopericardium with Cardiac Tamponade on Apixaban

4/8/2021 Hardeep Hunjan, DO , Tiffany Anaebere, MD
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have become the preferred anticoagulant medication for patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. However, recent c
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Toxicology , Medications

Strong Enough for a Giraffe, But Made for a Human: Alpha 2-adrenergic Agonist Overdose

10/9/2020 Scott H. Witt, MD , Erich Burton, DO
Recognizing alpha 2-agonist overdose and distinguishing it from other etiologies of bradycardia and hypotension is critically important.
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Cardiology , Toxicology , Medications

Acute Hyperkalemia Masking Flecainide and Metoprolol Toxicity

10/9/2020 Matthew Baltz, MD , Jeremy Berberian, MD
Antidysrhythmic drugs are broadly categorized into Vaughan-Williams classifications, and their effects should be carefully noted.
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Toxicology , Pulmonary , Pediatric EM

Dank Vapes: A Tale of a Pediatric E-cigarette Vaping Associated Lung Injury

8/17/2020 Kellan Etter , Brian Kelley , Scott Sutton, MD
Lung injuries associated with electronic cigarettes (aka vaping) are on the rise, especially among teens. With a higher risk of addiction and weaker regulations, vaping can be cause for concern.
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Toxicology , COVID-19

COVID or Coral? A Case Report

8/17/2020 Louisa Mazza-Hilway, MD
With the wide-ranging presentations seen among COVID-19 patients, it can be easy to miss other conditions.
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Toxicology

Feeling Nervous? Recognition and Management of Nerve Agent Exposure

6/11/2020 Garrett Cavaliere, DO , Gregory Jasani, MD , Reem Alfalasi, MBChB
Nerve agents are one of the most terrifying weapons of war. With many direct pathophysiologic effects, the psychological terror they instill is often the intent of their use. Emergency medicine provid
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Toxicology , Wilderness Medicine

Itsy Bitsy Spider, Big Time Danger: Systemic loxoscelism

6/10/2020 Michael D. Simpson, MD , Monisha Veerapeneni
Although spider bite is a common complaint in the ED, systemic loxoscelism is a rare and deadly consequence of undiagnosed brown recluse bites. Use the NOT RECLUSE mnemonic to keep from missing it.
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Ophthalmology , Toxicology

Managing the Effects of Riot Control Agents

6/5/2020 Peter D. Akpunonu, MD , Haedan Eagar , Ben Doty
As protests have turned violent in response to the death of George Floyd, riot control agents have gained national attention. Exposures are now commonplace, and it's important for emergency physicians
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Pediatric EM , Toxicology

The Undifferentiated Pediatric Ingestion: What to Expect and How to React

4/22/2020 Zaza Atanelov, MD, MPH , Sonja Eagle , Gregory Jasani, MD , Shiva Kalidindi, MD, MPH, MSEd, FAAP, FACEP , Robyn Hoelle, MD, FACEP
Accidental poisonings account for nearly 70,000 pediatric visits to the ED every year. Which ingestions might be fatal, even at small doses? How will you know what to check in an asymptomatic patient?

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Emergency Management of Tricyclic Antidepressant Overdose

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