Compartment syndrome is a rare complication that can occur after snake bites and should be managed primarily using antivenin. Keep orthopods and their scalpels at bay.
Snake Bite Compartments… to cut or not to cut Read More »
This week’s toxcard is on local anesthic allergy and the use of benadryl as an alternative for local analgesia.
TOXCARD: Diphenhydramine to the rescue, useful for more than hives Read More »
Welcome to the second Tox Card. Today we give you the down and dirty on the CIWA-Ar score for alcohol withdrawal.
TOX CARDS: CIWA-AR Read More »
Hydrofluoric acid…We have heard of the dangers of this toxic acid, but many have not evaluated and managed patients with HF exposure. This post details a case, followed by pearls and pitfalls in the pathophysiology, types of exposure, evaluation, and management of HF exposure.
Hydrofluoric Acid: The Burn that keeps on Burning Read More »