An update to our 2015 post on HIET for beta-adrenergic receptor and calcium channel antagonists overdose.
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Tagged ‘Toxicology’
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Updates in High dose Insulin and Euglycemia Therapy (HIET) for the treatment of Beta-adrenergic Receptor and Calcium Channel Antagonists Overdose
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Toxic Gas Exposure
A quick overview of toxic gas exposure for the EM physician: simple asphyxiants, chemical asphyxiants, and caustics.
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Journal Review
Pulmonary Complications of Opioid Overdose Treated with Naloxone
Pulmonary complications after opioid overdose include: non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema, aspiration pneumonia/pneumonitis and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Multiple mechanisms have been proposed for these complications. These complications have been described in opioid overdose both with and without Naloxone administration.
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Alcoholic Ketoacidosis
An overview of ketoacidosis, a diagnosis that can be easily missed.
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