Holidays are a time for fun with the family, holiday traditions and snacks. Here is a blog from our PGY 1, Dr. Gabe Alagna, explaining why enjoying whipped cream from the can may not be the best option.
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Summer has made our hearts sing! But that means it’s time to review some action potentials. This month’s blog is brought to you by now MD/PhD Dr. Sweet, a budding cardiologist in the making who rotated with us this past spring while still a student. Enjoy and call the Poison Center!
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As the weather warms up, the tides change and that means it’s time for some shellfish! This blog is brought to you by Student Doctor Sun, an upcoming resident who will take you through some amnestic shellfish poisoning. Enjoy and remember to call your poison center!
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Spring is here! This means foraging will be back in style! Our R3 Dr. Haley Wartman brings a quick review of common mushroom exposures and their management. Remember 6 hour rule, supportive treatment and calling your poison center!
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Welcome back to Tox in the Land. The new year is a time for reflection, so why not reflect on some historical poisons/toxins. This month is brought to you by Dr. Nate Williams, DO of UH St. John’s EM residency. Enjoy and remember to call your poison center!
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Here is our most recent edition of Tox in The Land. Here’s one of our PGY3s, Dr. Anna Williams, will remind us of the early days of COVID. Ivermectin was all the rage for all of the wrong reasons. We hope you enjoy and remember to call your poison center!
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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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Welcome back to Tox in the Land for the last edition of this academic year. Here, Dr. Ray Jabola, one of our graduating third years brings you a high yield review of warfare agents. With the rise of monkeypox it is a good time to review rashes. Thanks for reading and remember to call the Poison Center!
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Welcome to Tox in the Land, our medical toxicology education series brought to you by our residents, fellows and students. This first edition is from one of our interns, Dr. Kalee Royster. Sit back and enjoy!
Lauren Porter, DO Ryan Marino, MD Bryan Ross, MD
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