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High-Dose Insulin Therapy

High Dose Insulin therapy for overdose

Overdose of Calcium Channel Blockers and Beta-Adrenergic Antagonist (Beta Blockers) are feared in pediatric patients as they can have severe toxicity and mortality. This means we may need to take drastic actions. High Dose Insulin Therapy is one of those therapies that your Toxicologist may recommend. Let us review this therapy so you can be ready.

Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose in Children

Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose in Children

One of the greatest challenges (and also most stimulating) aspects of our profession is staying current with the evolving literature and recommendations. Yes, it can be frustrating, but it is also rewarding to be in a career that will never…

Loperamide Abuse and Overuse

Loperamide Abuse

There are many conditions to consider when dealing with a patient who presents with altered mental status. Is there a significant intracranial pathology (ex, AVM, Trauma)? Is there a serious bacterial infection? Is there a terrible abdominal catastrophe (ex, Intussusception)?…

Agitation

Chemical Restraint

The world can be a scary and dangerous place, but few things are as dangerous as an acutely agitated patient in your emergency department.  While violent adults in the ED seem nearly commonplace (although still deserve provider’s vigilance), the agitated…