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    ToxCard: Paraquat Toxicity

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    Paraquat is a herbicide that is rapidly absorbed and undergoes redox-cycling with generation of ROS causing cellular dysfunction and death. Tolerate hypoxia and avoid oxygen as it can promote oxidative stress and causes further tissue damage.
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    Part 1: Key Articles (2011-2018) Your EM Pharmacist Wants You to Know

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    Have you ever wondered what your emergency medicine pharmacist is referring to as you discuss a patient case? Look no further. This post summarizes key EM pharmacology articles.
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    The EM Educator Series: Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose

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    This week the EM Educator series looks at calcium channel blocker overdose.
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    EM Mindset: Imposter Syndrome

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    Ever experience imposter syndrome?
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    ToxCard: Green Urine?

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    Diquat is a bipyridyl compound used as an herbicide and is a rare form of poisoning. Diagnosis is made by history and urine sodium dithionite test with green coloration (dose related color intensity) of the urine.
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    Abdominal Pain Mimics: Pearls and Pitfalls

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    What are some potentially dangerous conditions that can result in abdominal pain, but often are not at the top of our differential? This post looks at the "Cannot Miss", "Dime a Dozen", and "Zebra" conditions.
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    ToxCard: Radiopaque toxins on radiography

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    How can you remember radiopaque toxins on radiography? Heard of COINS?
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    Methamphetamine in the ED Setting

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    What do Hitler, hot sauce, Breaking Bad, South Dakota, and crystal meth all have in common?
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    EM@3AM: Cyanide Toxicity

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    A 13-year-old male is brought in by EMS for altered mental status after being found in a house fire. The fire department found burned couches in the house with melted plastic covering. His vital signs include BP 78/40, HR 155, T 99.9 Oral, RR 40, SpO2 92% on 15L NRB.
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    EM@3AM: Salicylate Overdose

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    A 22-year-old female presents to the ED after taking an entire bottle of unknown medication approximately an hour and a half ago. She describes a ringing sensation in her ears and mild nausea with no vomiting. Triage vital signs (VS): BP 122/75, HR 115, T 99.8 Oral, RR 32, SpO2
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