emDocs is proud to introduce the new Tox Cards series! This will be a series of short posts that function as key points on toxicologic issues. Today’s post: narcan (naloxone) use in the ED.
Tox Cards: Narcan (naloxone) Read More »
Hydrofluoric acid…We have heard of the dangers of this toxic acid, but many have not evaluated and managed patients with HF exposure. This post details a case, followed by pearls and pitfalls in the pathophysiology, types of exposure, evaluation, and management of HF exposure.
Hydrofluoric Acid: The Burn that keeps on Burning Read More »
“Poison is in everything, and no thing is without poison. The dosage makes it either a poison or a remedy.”
– Paracelsus
Toxicology is an ever-growing field. Staying up to date can be difficult, but FOAMed comes to the rescue again! Welcome to Part IV of the FOAMed Resource Series.
FOAMed Resource Series Part IV: Toxicology Read More »
Drug abuse, whether of illicit or prescription drugs, is currently an epidemic. Patients may go into withdrawal, which can be dangerous. This is the second of a two-part series covering withdrawal states. Our first post evaluated the diagnosis and management of alcohol withdrawal. Today’s will cover opioids, benzos, cocaine, amphetamines, and caffeine.
Drug Withdrawal: Pearls and Pitfalls Read More »
Many active adults are interesting in boosting their athletic performance with supplements. While there have been a few proven benefits, there are many drawbacks of these supplements that may actually impair performance and compromise health. This article reviews a number of supplements, their benefits, their drawbacks and their potential for toxic adverse effects.
Several agents, both legal and illegal, can cause significantly elevated heart rates. This article reviews the most common causes of drug-induced tachycardia. Diagnosis and management of these conditions are also discussed.
Toxicologic Tachycardias Read More »
The hot, altered, and stiff patient. What do you need to consider?
Serotonin Syndrome and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: Pearls & Pitfalls Read More »
A great post by Core EM – Bringing core EM content to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Learn the HIET for beta-blocker and calcium-channel-blocker toxicity by Dr. Jenny Beck-Esmay, MD (@jbeckesmay)
Core EM: Hyperinsulinemia Euglycemia Therapy (HIET) for BB and CCB Toxicity Read More »
A focused update on poisonings, toxicologic emergencies, and toxidromes with pearls, pitfalls, and myths. What can the emergency physician miss?
The Approach to the Poisoned Patient Read More »
From the understanding of physostigmine’s mechanism of action and the above data, we would like to summarize key points and recommendations regarding the use of physostigmine.
Physostigmine for Management of Anticholinergic Toxidrome Read More »
