Morbidity and mortality of the self-poisoned patient is often related to respiratory complications resulting from the ingested drugs. As a result, these patients may require intensive care and monitoring. The ability to predict the clinical course of a patient would be helpful to potentially prevent subsequent complications.
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Tagged ‘Toxicology’
Journal Review
Non-Invasive End Tidal CO2 in Intentionally Poisoned Patients
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Methamphetamine Intoxication
This post reviews the presentation and management of patients with acute methamphetamine intoxication.
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Orogastric Lavage
Orogastric lavage is rarely used but remains an important intervention in specific situations.
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A Call to Use and Infuse High Dose Insulin! – Hyperinsulinemia Euglycemia Therapy (HIET) for Beta Blocker and Calcium Channel Blocker Toxicity
A 45-year-old male is brought into your resuscitation bay by EMS. He was found down, with empty prescription bottles for metoprolol, amlodipine and verapamil on his person. His heart rate is in the 30s and his blood pressure is 80s/40s.
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