14 September 2024, by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Preface Pathophysiology Clinical findings Laboratory findings Metabolic acidosis Anion gap elevation Lactate & lactate gap Osmolar gap Differential diagnosis...
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Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) Poisoning
6 September 2024, by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Preface Pharmacokinetic & toxicokinetic Pathophysiology Risk factors for hepatotoxicity Clinical manifestation Clinical course Differential diagnosis Diagnosis History...
Salicylate Toxicity: Management of Salicylate-Poisoned Patients in ED.
27 August, 2024, by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Preface Background & epidemiology Pharmacokinetics Toxicokinetics Clinical manifestation Acute toxicity in adult Acid-base disturbances Chronic toxicity in adult...
Nausea and Vomiting In The Emergency Department
June 27, 2024, by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Preface Pathophysiology Differential diagnosis Evaluation History, physical exam Labs & Imaging Complications Treatment Principles Antiemetics drugs Adverse effects...
Movement Disorder Emergencies
15 April 2024 by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Preface Hypokinetic Movement Disorders Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) Serotonin syndrome Malignant hyperthermia Catatonia Parkinsonism Differentials Pathogenesis Acute...
Opioid Intoxication
19 February 2024 by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Preface Pharmacology Opioid intoxication Clinical manifestations Differential diagnosis Investigations Diagnosis Treatment Naloxone Management Principles Overview...