Case Report: Toxic Hypoglycemic Syndrome
An 18-year-old woman presented to the emergency department (ED) with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal…
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Case Report: Toxic Hypoglycemic Syndrome
An 18-year-old woman presented to the emergency department (ED) with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal... -
10 Pitfalls of Salicylate Poisoning
Salicylates, principally acetylsalicylic acid (ASA or aspirin), remain a common cause of poisoning morbidity and mortality. In... -
Don’t Eat Those Berries!
The Lantana camara is a striking plant often used in gardens as a focal point. Its tiny...
10 Pitfalls of Salicylate Poisoning
Salicylates, principally acetylsalicylic acid (ASA or aspirin), remain a common cause of poisoning morbidity and mortality. In…
Don’t Eat Those Berries!
The Lantana camara is a striking plant often used in gardens as a focal point. Its tiny…
Case Report: Unintentional Ingestion of Isobutyl Nitrite Causes Nearly Fatal Consequences
Introduction Isobutyl nitrite, commonly known as “poppers,” is inhaled recreationally to elicit euphoria and sexual arousal. It…
Tox Q&A Question: Venom Dilemma
How worried do I need to be about a bite from this snake? Click here to find…
Tox Q&A Answer: Venom Dilemma
Click here for question Answer: Very! Get yourself to an emergency department immediately! Southern copperheads (Agkistrodon contortrix)…
Emergen-Sea Medicine Part 2: Overview of Marine Envenomations
In Part 1 of our two-part series on marine envenomations, we reviewed some general information on wound…
Emergen-Sea Medicine: Overview of Marine Envenomations
Part 1 of 2. Read part 2 here. Surf and turf, anyone? And when I say “surf,”…
Toxicology Answer: What toxin makes this pretty plant one to watch for—and avoid?
See Question Answer: Urushiol Appearance “Leaves of three, let them be!” The distal cluster of leaves often…
Toxicology Question: What Is This Toxic Flower, and When Does It Bloom?
QUESTION: At what time of year should you watch for this lovely but toxic bloom? Click here…