Toxicology cases can be some of the more challenging cases that present to the emergency department (ED). Often the patient is altered or there is minimal history available. Many cases involve the combination of more than one toxic ingestion or exposure which can lead to a complex clinical picture.
Read MoreThe patient is a 33-year-old female with a medical history of ADHD and depression presenting with altered mental status. Per emergency medical services (EMS), the patient’s friend called for an episode of unresponsiveness. The patient’s ability to provide history is limited, but the friend reported that shortly prior to this event, the patient ingested a “pill” which he believed to be alprazolam (a medication she is prescribed). While awaiting evaluation, the patient had witnessed seizure-like activity in the waiting room, lasting approximately 30 seconds and was brought to a critical care room.
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Read MoreA 15-year-old female with a history of depression and ADHD who presents to the ED after an intentional overdose. Family notes that the patient is prescribed Prozac and Adderall, but they also found Benadryl and Ibuprofen in her room. On arrival, the patient was hypertensive to 140/82 and tachycardic…
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