Jan 04 2022
Deaths from OTC Cough and Cold Medicine
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Cough and cold medications (CCM) have off-label usage as sedatives and, unfortunately, for child mistreatment. Pediatric populations, especially those < 2 years of age, are most susceptible to CCM related deaths.
Nov 19 2021
Time = Brain in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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Patients treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy within 6 hours of carbon monoxide exposure had better 6-month neurocognitive outcomes than patients who received treatment within 6-24 hours. Poor outcomes increased as time-to-treatment increased.
Jun 01 2021
AHA Statement on Opioid-Associated OHCA
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The AHA has released a quite comprehensive statement surrounding opioid-associated cardiac arrest. This is an expansive manuscript ranging from epidemiology to pre-hospital treatment, to post-resuscitation care and prevention methods.
Apr 23 2021
Can You Diagnose GHB Intoxication Clinically?
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Emergency physicians were not accurate in clinically diagnosing gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) intoxication. A rapid test is needed.
Apr 07 2021
Crotalid Envenomation – Spoon-Feed Version
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This literature review of crotalid envenomation answers 8 clinical questions for ED docs.
Mar 17 2021
Risk of EMS Transport Refusal After Naloxone
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Patient refusal of EMS transport after opioid overdose is associated with increased risk of repeat pre-hospital encounter for non-fatal overdose.
Dec 18 2020
HaVOC RCT – Haloperidol for Cannabis Hyperemesis
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Haloperidol was superior to ondansetron for treatment of vomiting and abdominal pain associated with cannabis hyperemesis syndrome in this randomized clinical trial.
Aug 28 2020
Capsaicin for Cannabis Hyperemesis – A Randomized Trial
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Topical application of capsaicin cream reduced nausea and vomiting in patients with suspected cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome in this small randomized placebo-controlled trial.
Jun 15 2020
Caustics – Spoon Feed Version
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Caustic injury is common and dangerous. This treatment algorithm can help us manage these patients safely.
Mar 31 2020
Mortality Risk After Naloxone
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Patients who have out-of-hospital opioid overdose reversal with naloxone have a 13-fold increase in one-year mortality compared to the general population.