ToxCard: Superwarfarins
What do you need to know about superwarfarins?
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ToxCard: Dextromethorphan
The ToxCard series brings you dextromethorphan.
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ToxCard: Caustic Ingestions – Do’s and Don’ts of Diagnosis and Management
What should you consider with caustic ingestions?
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ToxCard: Metformin Toxicity
When should you consider metformin toxicity, and how is it managed?
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EM@3AM: Salicylate Overdose
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 99% on RA. She is tachypneic with no increased work of breathing. What is the most likely medication overdose? What’s the next step in your evaluation and treatment? What lab tests would you like to order?
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