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.
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.
This week the EM Educator series looks at calcium channel blocker overdose.
Ever experience imposter syndrome?
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.
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.
How can you remember radiopaque toxins on radiography? Heard of COINS?
What do Hitler, hot sauce, Breaking Bad, South Dakota, and crystal meth all have in common?
