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A Remorseless Poison

January 18, 2011 By 4 Comments
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A 20 year-old female had a polypharmacy overdose 36 hours ago. She has had symptoms of GI upset (nausea and vomiting), some anxiety and mild confusion. Her life is in your hands…

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Ethylene glycol inebriation

May 31, 2010 By 2 Comments
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A 5 year-old boy is ‘off his face’ after drinking what looked like a nice bottle of cordial. It was actually radiator coolant. You are called for advice.

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Chloroquine poisoning?

May 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Two chloroquine tablets have gone missing and the 2 year-old suspect is ‘keeping mum’ about it. Now what do you do? What if life-threatening toxicity occurs?

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The Antidote Challenge

May 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Take the antidote challenge – see if you’re ready to join the ranks of the toxicology mavens by naming the antidote for each of these poisons.

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The ‘sniff a poison’ challenge

February 20, 2010 By 1 Comment
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As you are reviewing a poisoned patient you notice an unusual scent on their breath… Welcome to the ‘Sniff a Poison’ Challenge!

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Little Willie the Poisoner

February 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Perhaps you know Little Willie the Poisoner?

Willie poisoned his father’s tea;
Father died in agony.
Mother came, and looked quite vexed:
“Really, Will,” she said, “what next?!”…

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Toxic Seizures

February 4, 2010 By 3 Comments

A 22 year old female is BIBA in status epileticus. She is believed to have overdosed on her discharge medications following a month long stay as an inpatient on the psychiatric ward.

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Strychnine poisoning

March 24, 2009 By 2 Comments

Toxicological conundrum on the pharmacological effects of Strychnine toxicity

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