ToxCard: Osmol Gap – Part 1
Tox Cards returns with the osmol gap.
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ToxCard: Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity
ToxCards returns with Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST).
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ECG Pointers: Poisoned Sodium Channels
Why is it important to repeat the ECG?
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EM@3AM: Cotton Fever
A 30-year-old male with history of IVDU presents with fever. He reports last drug use was one hour prior to arrival and admits to reusing the same cotton filter on multiple occasions. He denies recent cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. VS include Temp 101.0°F, HR 110, BP 130/80, RR 18, SpO2 98% on room air. On exam, he is diaphoretic and has track marks on bilateral upper extremities. Lung sounds are clear, and there are no heart murmurs. Complete blood count and metabolic panel are unremarkable. What is the likely diagnosis?
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ToxCard: Anticholinergic Plant Toxicity
Tox Cards is back and covers plants with anticholinergic toxicity.
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ToxCard: Benzonatate
The ToxCard series returns with benzonatate and what you need to know.
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ToxCard: Bupropion
Learn why medical toxicologists dislike and fear bupropion overdoses!
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2023 AHA Update on Management Cardiac Arrest or Life-Threatening Toxicity Due to Poisoning
This post covers the 2023 AHA Guideline for managing cardiac arrest or life-threatening toxicity due to poisoning.
ToxCard: Diethylene Glycol
The ToxCard series is back with diethylene glycol toxicity.
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