Posts tagged tox
Tox in The Land: Iron Toxicity

Welcome back to Tox in the Land!

After a short recess it’s time to get back at it. Since we are knee deep into interview season, there is no better time to put a spot light on our former chief resident and medical education fellow, Matthew Mullins, MD. He is here to guide you through the classic topic of iron toxicity and its management. Don’t worry, we will be back quickly to feature some of our medical student rotators as well!

Lauren Porter DO, Ryan Marino MD, Bryan Ross MD and Marielle Brenner, MD

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Tox in The Land: Tricyclic Antidepressants

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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