Check out our latest tox blog post by current chief, Dr. Jake Perino, highlighting the history, pathophysiology, and key management pearls of salicylate toxicity.
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Kratom use has been increasing and political conversations regarding its legality are ever-present in the daily news cycle. Our chief resident Dr. Wissman will discuss Kratom and its presentation and toxicity. Enjoy and remember to call your poison center!
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To get our medical student series started we want to introduce Student Doctor Janine Corley. She was inspired by our summer months in Cleveland and wanted to give a solid warning about eating shellfish. Enjoy this edition of Tox in the Land about Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning.
Lauren Porter DO, Ryan Marino MD, Bryan Ross MD, Marielle Brenner MD
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Welcome to the new year! We start this year off with a classic… TCA toxicity that is brought to you by one of our 3rd years, Dr. Wes Gallaher. TCA’s are some dirty drugs with a lot of different clinical effects.
High yield points for the management:
1. Evaluate hemodynamics
2. Obtain an EKG at the beginning and 6 hours after ingestion
3. Watch those intervals!
4. When in doubt: Benzos for seizures and Sodium Bicarbonate for a wide QRS
Remember to always call your friendly poison center!
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