Reasons for needing a sodium bicarbonate (bicarb) drip are discussed in excellent posts by Pulm Crit…
Tag: Toxicology
Dialyzable Drugs
The ability of dialysis to remove a toxin is based on: Molecular weight (size) Protein binding…
Benzodiazepine Equivalence
Intermediate Acting: Alprazolam (Xanax) 0.5 mg OP Peak: 1-2 hrs Half-life: 6-12hrs Use: anxiolytic Lorazepam…
VBG vs ABG
Notes: In a meta-analysis, Bloom et al. note that there is good correlation between arterial and…
Lithium Toxicity
Symptoms: (Neurological findings appear late in acute ingestion, but are common presenting complaints in chronic toxicity.)…
Toxidromes
US Poison Control Center Hotline 1-800-222-1222 Anticholinergic Syndrome Physiology:Inhibition of muscarinic cholinergic neurotransmission (blocking acetylcholine from binding receptors) gives…
Intentional Overdose
Hx: A 55 yo man presents after an intentional overdose. He is transported by EMS after…
Palpitatons and Tremors
Hx: 25 yo female presents with 12 hours of worsening palpitations, muscle rigidity in the thighs, and tremors…