Burn and inhalation injury patients present to the ED more often than one might think, with a staggering half a million annual visits in the USA alone. It turns out that for all burn patients—from minor to severe—there is a lot of room for improvement in ED management, counselling and disposition.
What are the roles of sodium bicarbonate in treating toxicology emergencies?
The ideal pharmacologic agent for controlling agitated patients is often debated. Ketamine and dexmedetomidine are two newer drugs that are starting to be used more frequently in the management of agitation in the emergency department.
The E in ADME toxicokinetics, last but not least in the toxicokinetic toxcard series!
Not just your ordinary sniffles - Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome
This week Clay Smith brings you risk of lead toxicity with retained bullet fragments, evaluation of TASER shocks, and pearls in managing massive hemoptysis.
The patient who presents after diving can be experiencing a life-threatening problem. This post looks at diving emergencies.
The D of ADME Toxicology
