Acknowledgments We would like to acknowledge the valuable contributions of the previous edition authors Drs. Andrea Carlson and Leon Gussow. Key Concepts Supportive care, with a focus on respiratory depression, is the foundation of management of all sedative-hypnotic ingestions. Benzodiazepines…
Key Concepts Excessive use of stimulants can lead to sympathomimetic toxicity , manifesting as tachycardia, hypertension, mydriasis, diaphoresis, hyperthermia, hyperreflexia, and agitation. If untreated, sympathomimetic toxicity can lead to seizures, coma, and death. Administration of benzodiazepines is the key therapeutic…
Acknowledgments We acknowledge the efforts and expertise of the previous chapter author for editions (1–9), Dr. Edward Joseph “Mel” Otten. Key Concepts Snake venom causes neurotoxicity and hematotoxicity, but one usually predominates, depending on the species of snake. Pit vipers…
Procedures Pertaining to Hypothermia With an increase in outdoor activities, changing weather patterns, and the growing epidemic of homelessness in our country, issues pertaining to hypothermia remain in the forefront. Hypothermia is not only a common diagnosis in rural areas…