Toxicology
News from the FDA/CDC
Synthetic opioids drive spike in U.S. fatal drug overdoses
Spurned by physicians, more users seem to be turning to street drugs that contain fentanyl and similar substances.
Feature
Too high to drive: States grapple with setting limits on weed use behind wheel
It used to be the stuff of stoner comedies and “Just Say No” campaigns. Today, marijuana is becoming mainstream as voters across the country...
Conference Coverage
ACEP18: Toxicology updates & emerging trends
ACEP 2018 will feature a plethora of toxicology presentations and workshops, such as "Emergency Toxicology: Emerging Trends – Cases in Poisoning...
From the Journals
Coagulopathy outbreak underscores danger of synthetic cannabinoids
Four patients died after developing spontaneous intracranial bleeding.
Case Reports
When the Poisoned Risk Poisoning Others: Fatal Sodium Azide Overdose
A 24-year-old man arrived at the ED in cardiac arrest after intentionally ingesting sodium azide.
Case Reports
Electrocardiography: Flecainide Toxicity
An 86-year-old woman presented to the ED with a 2- to 3-day history of abdominal pain, weakness, and nausea.
Case Reports
Rapid Development of Life-Threatening Emamectin Benzoate Poisoning
A 75-year-old man presented to the ED after he intentionally ingested a 200-mL bottle of an agricultural insecticide...
Feature
The Use of Bolus-Dose Vasopressors in the Emergency Department
While bolus-dose vasopressors are commonly used in critical care medicine and anesthesiology to treat patients with hypoperfusion, its application...
Case Reports
Single-Dose Niacin-Induced Hepatitis
A 22-year-old man with an unremarkable medical history presented with a 2-week history of intermittent periumbilical abdominal pain.
News from the FDA/CDC
Drugs identified after suicide deaths
Tests for antidepressants and alcohol were the most likely to be positive.
Case Reports
Ethanol Intoxication From Hand Sanitizer Ingestion
A 29-year-old man presented for evaluation after intentionally ingesting a large quantity of liquid hand sanitizer.