Browsing: Toxicology

Toxicology , Recreational Drugs

How to Manage MDMA Toxicity

2/5/2019 Amit Gupta, MD , Daniel O. Bral, DO, MPH , Miguel Reyes, MD
If you ask people who frequent music festivals, concerts, and clubs, they’ll tell you MDMA (aka ecstasy or molly) is a safe drug. If you see the results of MDMA toxicity, you might disagree.
Career Planning , Toxicology

Profiles in Toxicology: Ken Katz, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, FACMT

2/5/2019 Aaron S. Frey, DO
Medical toxicology is a field with diverse - and sometimes disparate - career options. Find out more from Ken Katz, editor-in-chief of the EMRA and ACMT Medical Toxicology Guide.
Toxicology

Bleach Ingestion: To Scope or Not to Scope?

10/16/2018 Darren Cuthbert, MD, MPH , Guillermo Ortega, MD , Ann-Jeannette Geib, MD, FACEP , Eric Levy, DO
Bleach can be found in most homes and workplaces across America. This broad, easy availability makes it a candidate for potentially toxic ingestions. When should you assess for structural damage?
Toxicology , Medications

Tackling Valproate Overdose

10/16/2018 John Mark Sawyer, MSIV , Nicholas J. Connors, MD
Can you recognize severe valproate overdose? Understanding VPA pharmacokinetics is essential to help guide your treatment plan.
Toxicology , Recreational Drugs

Rat Poison Highs: Brodifacoum-laced Synthetic Cannabinoids

8/16/2018 Daniel O. Bral, DO, MPH , Kim Aldy, DO, MS, MBA
The CDC is tracking reports of poisonings caused by brodifacoum-laced synthetic marijuana (aka "spice").
Toxicology , Career Planning , Practice Environments , Medical Students , Advising

Toxicology: A Unique EM Subspecialty

5/17/2018 Daniel O. Bral, DO, MPH
Toxicology is a hidden gem in the world of emergency medicine subspecialties. What exactly does a toxicologist do? You might be surprised.
Toxins , Toxicology

Toxic YouTube Challenges

4/15/2018 Matt Eisenstat, MD , Christopher Holstege, MD
Social media has given rise to viral dares ranging from silly to outright dangerous. Be ready for these "challenges" to arrive in your ED.
Toxicology , Recreational Drugs

N2O Toxicity: A Rising Concern as Street Use Surges

4/15/2018 Steven W. Flynn, MD , Navneet Cheema, MD
Nitrous oxide toxicity is an uncommonly encountered patient complaint in the ED; however, it is a diagnosis to remember as street use surges.
Clinical , Toxicology , Toxins

Tide Pod Challenge: A Closer Look at the Toxicology

4/13/2018 Aaron S. Frey, DO
Every few months a new challenge becomes a viral sensation on social media. One of these challenges - eating a laundry detergent pod - has led to an incredible uptick in potential poisonings (35 times
Clinical , Toxicology

Anhydrous Caffeine: The Other White Powder

1/31/2018 Alexandra Amaducci, DO
Anhydrous Caffeine: The Other White Powder One teaspoon of anhydrous caffeine may equal approximately 25-28 cups of coffee, which can be deadly. Caffeine, formally known as (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine),