ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl: Hypertension and Rash
Which toxic exposure can present with the pictured rash along with hypertension and tachycardia mimicking pheochromocytoma? Arsenic Lead Mercury Silver Thallium
Michael Semple, DO |
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Which toxic exposure can present with the pictured rash along with hypertension and tachycardia mimicking pheochromocytoma? Arsenic Lead Mercury Silver Thallium
Michael Semple, DO |
Background Direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs), including apixaban, rivaroxaban, edoxaban, and dabigatran, are widely used for various indications and considered first-line therapy for prevention of acute ischemic stroke in patients with...
Bryan D. Hayes, PharmD, DABAT, FAACT, FASHP |
What type of Mothball floats in both water and saturated salt solution? Camphor Naphthalene Paradichlorobenzene Sodium Hypochlorite
Elzada Sercus, MD |
Background Caring for a patient that is critically-ill secondary to a toxic ingestion is complicated and, in severe cases, extracorporeal treatments (ECTRs) may be considered. The most commonly used ECTRs...
Bryan D. Hayes, PharmD, DABAT, FAACT, FASHP |
Background Two new oral agents were given Emergency Use Authorization to be used in patients with mild-moderate COVID-19 at high risk of progression to severe infection, molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid)...
Mike O'Brien, PharmD |
Background Many guidelines and treatment algorithms for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) recommend sodium chloride 0.9% as the replacement fluid of choice, though alternative fluids may be a better option [1-4]. Randomized...
Bryan D. Hayes, PharmD, DABAT, FAACT, FASHP |
Background Treatment of digoxin toxicity can be quite complex and generally involves the use of digoxin immune Fab (DigiFab®) for symptomatic patients. The dosing of DigiFab can vary depending on...
Bryan D. Hayes, PharmD, DABAT, FAACT, FASHP |
What is cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome? Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a condition in which patients who have been using cannabis or synthetic cannabinoids for a prolonged period of time develop...
Jason Elzinga, MD |
Background Succinylcholine is frequently used in the ED to facilitate intubation, but it may be avoided in some cases due to the risk of hyperkalemia. The underlying physiology of this...
Bryan D. Hayes, PharmD, DABAT, FAACT, FASHP |
Background Nitroglycerin (NTG) is an important intervention to consider for patients with Sympathetic Crashing Acute Pulmonary Edema (SCAPE) as it significantly reduces preload, and even modestly reduces afterload with high...
Bryan D. Hayes, PharmD, DABAT, FAACT, FASHP |
Background There are a few unique scenarios when beta-blockers may be indicated for patients in cardiac arrest. Use of esmolol for refractory ventricular fibrillation was summarized in a 2016 PharmERToxGuy...
Bryan D. Hayes, PharmD, DABAT, FAACT, FASHP |
Background Naloxone can be administered via multiple routes, with nebulization gaining popularity in the past decade. A previous ALiEM Trick of the Trade presented this unique method of administration. In...
Bryan D. Hayes, PharmD, DABAT, FAACT, FASHP |
Which of the following medications is likely responsible for this urine discoloration in an intubated and sedated ICU patient? Fentanyl Ketamine Lorazepam Midazolam Propofol
Clare Gunn, MD |
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