ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearls: Abnormal ECG

This abnormal ECG would be typical following an overdose on which of the following medications?

Amitriptyline
Buspirone
Citalopram
Haloperidol (more…)

By Colin O'Neill, MD|2019-11-12T19:02:16-08:00Jun 26, 2019|ACMT Visual Pearls, ECG, Tox & Medications|

ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearls: Eating Foraged Wild Mushrooms

What clinical symptoms would be expected after eating a meal made with the pictured foraged wild mushrooms?

Bradycardia, urinary incontinence, and bronchospasm
Hallucinations
Seizures and rhabdomyolysis
Skin flushing and palpitations (more…)

By Alayna Prest, MD|2019-11-12T19:03:03-08:00May 27, 2019|ACMT Visual Pearls, Expert Peer Reviewed (Clinical), Tox & Medications|

The last American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) guideline recommendations regarding the use of propofol for ED procedural sedation was in 2007. Much research has since demonstrated its safety in adults and children. Furthermore, many clinicians are co-administering ketamine or fentanyl in conjunction. This 2018 ACEP update¹ addresses these issues and much more. The following infographic summarizes the key points.

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By Kelly Wong, MD|2019-09-05T20:30:45-07:00Apr 17, 2019|Guideline Review, Tox & Medications|

The newest installment in the popular ALiEMU Capsules series is live. This module focuses on the critical care topic of intracranial pressure management. Specific topics include hyperosmolar therapy with mannitol versus hypertonic saline and blood pressure management. Go to the ALiEMU Capsule and take the quiz for your Capsules certificate.

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By Michelle Lin, MD|2019-03-27T08:21:40-07:00Feb 27, 2019|ALiEMU, Capsules, Neurology, Tox & Medications|

ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearls: Don’t Go Breaking My Heart

The following ultrasound video was obtained in a hypotensive 23 year-old man with a history of drug abuse. What drug of abuse when used chronically is most likely to lead to this ultrasound finding in an otherwise healthy patient?

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By Jennifer Pallansch, MD|2020-01-02T17:30:28-08:00Feb 18, 2019|ACMT Visual Pearls, Tox & Medications, Ultrasound|

ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearls: Abnormal Brain Imaging

An 85 year-old man presented with coma after ingestion of a household product. Two key axial views of his brain MRI are shown. Which of the following did he ingest?