When can a urine drug screen assist in the ED?

What do you need to know about shellfish poisoning?

What is kratom and is it safe? What considerations should the emergency physician have for patients who use kratom?

This week's ToxCard covers thyroid hormone overdose!

A 40-year-old female with history of depression is brought in by EMS for agitation. On arrival she is confused and diaphoretic. Vitals include temperature of 40°C, BP 150/80, HR 120, and RR 28. Exam is remarkable for muscle rigidity, hyperreflexia, and clonus of the lower extremities. What is the next step in your evaluation and treatment?

How does anthrax present? What is the evaluation and treatment?

How does the presentation and management of toxidromes associated with Scombroid, Ciguatera, and Pufferfish poisoning differ?

A 42-year-old female with a past medical history of iron deficiency anemia presents to the ED with a peritonsillar abscess. You give 2 benzocaine sprays and successfully aspirate the abscess. As she is waiting for her discharge paperwork, the nurse alerts you that her oxygen saturation is now in the mid-80s. Repeat vitals in the room are as follows: BP 102/78, HR 102, O2 85%, RR 24. She has perioral cyanosis that was not seen on your initial exam. What is the diagnosis and best next step?