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Tag Archives: tox

The ECG in the poisoned patient

25 Sep

Most patients presenting to the ED with either accidental or intentional drug ingestion will get an ECG. In most departments I’ve worked in, the senior doctor looks at all the ECGs, primarily for STEMI, but for other findings too. The … Read More »

board review, ECG, tox ecg, tox 7 Comments

Treat with booze or drugs?

1 Oct

While I’m known for saying that most of the useful things I’ve learnt in my career I learnt on the web, it is also true that there’s the odd nugget on the telly too. Back in the early series when House was … Read More »

board review, critical appraisal, tox poisoning, tox, toxic alcohols Leave a comment

Why methaemoglobinaemia is a good thing

25 Jul

So this is follow-up to Why MetHb is a bad thing. If you want a review of the basics read it then come back. [peekaboo_link name=”Why would you ever want to have methaemoglobinaemia?”]Why would you ever want to have methaemoglobinaemia?[/peekaboo_link] … Read More »

board review, tox methaemoglobinaemia, metHB, tox 1 Comment

Why methaemoglobinaemia is a bad thing

19 Jul

This is no small topic. And I don’t plan to give a definitive take on this but here’s some thoughts. I’m also planning one on why methaemoglobinaemia is a good thing. Seriously. [peekaboo_link name=”1 What is methaemoglobinaemia?”]1 What is methaemoglobinaemia?[/peekaboo_link] … Read More »

board review, tox methaemoglobinaemia, metHB, tox 12 Comments

Tasty Morsels of EM 001

31 May

I keep a little, ever-expanding note on my phone where I jot down little morsels of goodness that I pick up while listening to or reading one of the many excellent sites/podcasts in the useful resource section. I’ll try and … Read More »

tasty morsels ethylene glycol, lactate, tox, toxicology 2 Comments

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