The article provides a comprehensive review of marine animal injuries, focusing on various species such as stingrays, bony fish, sea urchins, cone snails, jellyfish, coral, and blue-ringed octopuses. It details injury mechanisms, clinical presentations, and recommended treatments, emphasizing the importance of hot water immersion and supportive care.
Something in the Water…: Board Review for Marine Animal Poisoning Read More »
This article reviews various toxicologic syndromes commonly encountered in emergency medicine, emphasizing the importance of prompt treatment with specific antidotes. It discusses conditions such as acetaminophen, opioid, and organophosphate poisonings, detailing their mechanisms, clinical presentations, and management protocols. Early recognition and appropriate care are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
When Bicarb and Mag Aren’t Enough – Toxicology Deep Dive Read More »
The article emphasizes the crucial role emergency medical programs play in managing injuries from crowd control devices. Highlighting the necessity of appropriate PPE and stress on scene safety, it details treatment protocols involving the P-ABCD²E method for managing effects of pepper spray, tear gas, and kinetic impact projectiles like rubber bullets. The essence of management involves supportive care and vigilance for severe respiratory or cardiac symptoms, ensuring thorough evaluation and quick decontamination to mitigate complications.
Crowd Control Devices – Initial Evaluation and Management in the ED Read More »
Phenobarbital may be a viable option for treating alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) as both monotherapy and in combination with benzodiazepines. Studies suggest that phenobarbital may be superior to benzodiazepines in terms of adverse outcomes such as ICU admissions. However, more research is needed to make definitive recommendations.
Phenobarbital: The Sobering Truth Read More »
