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View article: Illicit Drug Induced Hyperthermia (<scp>IDIH</scp>)
Illicit Drug Induced Hyperthermia (<span>IDIH</span>) Open
Illicit drug induced hyperthermia (IDIH) is a life‐threatening emergency requiring timely recognition and management. The pathophysiology of hyperthermia secondary to illicit drug toxicity can be associated with and complicated by addition…
View article: Rare but relevant: Hydrocarbons and sudden sniffing syndrome
Rare but relevant: Hydrocarbons and sudden sniffing syndrome Open
Inhaled hydrocarbon‐associated sudden collapse (IHASC), often referred to as ‘sudden sniffing death syndrome’ is a critical and often fatal event linked to the inhalation of volatile hydrocarbons, primarily occurring in adolescents and you…
View article: Platypus envenomation
Platypus envenomation Open
View article: Cyanide poisoning and organ donation in Australia: a case report
Cyanide poisoning and organ donation in Australia: a case report Open
Amygdalin is an aromatic cyanogenic glycoside, and available in tablet form as amygdalin, vitamin B17 or laetrile. We describe an intentional amygdalin drug overdose resulting in fatal cyanide poisoning which eventuated into tissue and org…
View article: Growing burden of g<scp>amma‐hydroxybutyrate</scp> intoxication on emergency department resource utilisation
Growing burden of g<span>amma‐hydroxybutyrate</span> intoxication on emergency department resource utilisation Open
Objective Recreational gamma‐hydroxybutyrate (GHB) use is rising in Australia. We aimed to describe ED presentation patterns related to GHB over time and the impact this has on ED resource use. Methods Retrospective review of prospective d…
View article: Abstracts of the Toxicology and Poisons Network Australasia (TAPNA) 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting (Melbourne, Victoria).
Abstracts of the Toxicology and Poisons Network Australasia (TAPNA) 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting (Melbourne, Victoria). Open
Background Toxic alcohol poisoning is uncommon in New South Wales (NSW). Inadequate treatment causes significant morbidity and mortality. Management priorities are diagnosis, and early treatment with alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) blockade an…
View article: Chlorpromazine overdose: a case series
Chlorpromazine overdose: a case series Open
We found that the most common effect of chlorpromazine overdose was central nervous system depression and that endotracheal intubation was associated with larger reported doses ingested, particularly in single chlorpromazine ingestions.
View article: ‘Vitamin <scp>B17</scp>’: Killing more than cancer
‘Vitamin <span>B17</span>’: Killing more than cancer Open
Objective Vitamin B17 tablets are sold (online) as an alternative cancer therapy medication. Its use however is not benign, given that it is metabolised into hydrogen cyanide. We aimed to measure the number of calls received by the New Sou…
View article: A Non-Inferiority Randomised Controlled Trial of a Shorter Acetylcysteine Regimen for Paracetamol Overdose – The SARPO Trial
A Non-Inferiority Randomised Controlled Trial of a Shorter Acetylcysteine Regimen for Paracetamol Overdose – The SARPO Trial Open
View article: Poisonings from hydrocarbon inhalant misuse in Australia
Poisonings from hydrocarbon inhalant misuse in Australia Open
Background and aims Inhalational misuse of volatile substances has been a significant public health concern because of the risk of sudden death and associated chronic complications such as encephalopathy. The Australian Government released…
View article: Extracorporeal treatment for ethylene glycol poisoning: systematic review and recommendations from the EXTRIP workgroup
Extracorporeal treatment for ethylene glycol poisoning: systematic review and recommendations from the EXTRIP workgroup Open
View article: Final year medical students as Assistants in Medicine in the emergency department: A pilot study
Final year medical students as Assistants in Medicine in the emergency department: A pilot study Open
Objective To evaluate the Assistant in Medicine (AiM) programme and its impact on physician burden and productivity in the ED. Methods Calvary Mater Newcastle ED employed eight final year medical students as part‐time AiMs for a 10‐week pe…
View article: Extracorporeal Treatment for Gabapentin and Pregabalin Poisoning: Systematic Review and Recommendations From the EXTRIP Workgroup
Extracorporeal Treatment for Gabapentin and Pregabalin Poisoning: Systematic Review and Recommendations From the EXTRIP Workgroup Open
View article: The QT Interval and Predicting Risk in Toxicology
The QT Interval and Predicting Risk in Toxicology Open
View article: Extracorporeal treatment for poisoning to beta-adrenergic antagonists: systematic review and recommendations from the EXTRIP workgroup
Extracorporeal treatment for poisoning to beta-adrenergic antagonists: systematic review and recommendations from the EXTRIP workgroup Open
View article: 2E.005 Toxicovigilance for suicide prevention following Internet promotion of sodium nitrite
2E.005 Toxicovigilance for suicide prevention following Internet promotion of sodium nitrite Open
Background There are limited epidemiological studies on emerging trends in suicide methodology relating to Internet promotion of toxic substances. We investigated time trends and demographic characteristics of deliberate self-poisonings wi…
View article: Extracorporeal Treatment for Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine, and Quinine Poisoning: Systematic Review and Recommendations from the EXTRIP Workgroup
Extracorporeal Treatment for Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine, and Quinine Poisoning: Systematic Review and Recommendations from the EXTRIP Workgroup Open
Significance Statement Although poisoning by chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, or quinine is relatively uncommon, recent use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 has elevated concerns regarding management of such poisonings. T…
View article: Use of a tablet-based application for clinical handover and data collection
Use of a tablet-based application for clinical handover and data collection Open
Context: Inpatient toxicology services undertake remote as well as inpatient management of poisoned patients. The aim of this study is to describe the introduction of a tablet-based electronic data collection tool allowing data to b…
View article: Warfarin Poisoning with Delayed Rebound Toxicity
Warfarin Poisoning with Delayed Rebound Toxicity Open
View article: The antipsychotic story: changes in prescriptions and overdose without better safety
The antipsychotic story: changes in prescriptions and overdose without better safety Open
Aims Morbidity and mortality from drug overdose has decreased over three decades. This is credited to safer drugs and therefore better outcomes in overdose. We aimed to investigate changing prescriptions of antipsychotic medications and as…
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