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

ToxLauren McCaffertyNovember 14, 2024tox, toxicology, iron toxicity, iron, deferoxamine

Tox in The Land: Whip-it! But is it Good?

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.

ToxLauren McCaffertyDecember 30, 2023toxicology, medical toxicology

Tox in The Land: Toxic Ticker - Cardiac Involvement of Common Toxidromes

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!

ToxLauren McCaffertyJuly 21, 2023tox, toxicology, cardiotoxicity

Tox in The Land: Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning

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!

ToxLauren McCaffertyMay 26, 2023toxicology, tox, shellfish, poisoning

Tox in The Land: Name this Mushroom! Mushrooms & You

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!

ToxLauren McCaffertyApril 6, 2023toxicology, tox, mushrooms, shrooms, medtox

Tox in The Land: Common Historical Poisons

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!

ToxLauren McCaffertyJanuary 29, 2023tox, toxicology, medtox, poisoning, poison, cyanide, arsenic, atropine, anticholinergic, strychnine

Tox in The Land: Ivermectin & Sodium Bicarbonate

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!

ToxLauren McCaffertyDecember 29, 2022toxicology, tox, ivermectin, covid-19, covid, medical toxicology, medtox

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!

ToxLauren McCaffertyJuly 17, 2022toxicology, tox, tca, toxicity, medical toxicology, drugs, pharmacology

Tox in The Land: Biological Warfare Agents

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!

ToxLauren McCaffertyJune 18, 2022tox, toxicology, biologic warfare, ricin, anthrax, smallpox, plague

Tox in The Land: Organophosphate Toxicity

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

ToxLauren McCaffertyDecember 30, 2021toxicology, organophosphate, tox, medtox

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