13:43:28 – Care of the Poisoned Patient

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Key Concepts • Toxidromes are constellations of signs and symptoms based primarily on vital signs and neuropsychiatric functions that are characteristic manifestations of certain toxic exposures. Recognition of the presence…
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13:43:33 – Aspirin and Nonsteroidal Agents

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Key Concepts • In the overdose setting, salicylates are profoundly toxic and can be fatal. Salicylate overdose requires vigilant assessment and treatment. The other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) generally have…
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13:43:28 – Drowning

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Key Concepts • Drowning is a leading cause of death and loss of years of life with over 90% of cases occurring in lower- and middle-income countries. Cost-effective prevention strategies…
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13:37:15 – Thyroid and Adrenal Disorders

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Key Concepts Hyperthyroidism • Hyperthyroidism induces a hypermetabolic state and increases β-adrenergic activity. The resulting clinical manifestations range from vague constitutional symptoms to more organ-specific symptoms (see Box 117.1 )….
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13:36:57 – Acid-Base Disorders

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Key Concepts • Metabolic acidoses are classified into wide anion gap and normal anion gap acidoses, based on basic metabolic panel (BMP) values. A wide anion gap metabolic acidosis is…
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0:22:26 – Sedative-Hypnotics

Apr 5, 2026 by in PAIN MEDICINE Comments Off on 0:22:26 – Sedative-Hypnotics
Acknowledgments We would like to acknowledge the valuable contributions of the previous edition authors Drs. Andrea Carlson and Leon Gussow. Key Concepts • Supportive care, with a focus on respiratory…
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