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In a recent prospective study evaluating the adherence of poison center recommendations to caregivers of children, what was the percentage of callers that adhered to the PCC recommendations? In a recent prospective cohort study by Neuman G et al, 93.5% of caregivers adhered to poison…

What is the effect of cannabis legalization on the frequency of poisoning by synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs)? Researchers using AAPCC NPDS data compared SCRA poisoning rates in states with permissive versus restrictive legal status for cannabis in 2016 through 2019. Although SCRA poisonings generally…

What fungicide inhibits cholinesterases in humans? Edifenphos. Edifenphos inhibits phosphatidylcholine biosynthesis in fungi but inhibits cholinesterases in mammals. It is classified by the World Health Organization as a class Ib. Nendick E et al. Acute fungicide self poisoning: a prospective case series. Clin Tox. Published…

In a recent study, what were the most common toxins resulting in seizures? Coralic Z et al. evaluated a post hoc analysis of cases from the Established Status Epilepticus Treatment Trial and found that men were more likely to have a toxin related seizure and…

Which laboratory abnormality occurs in some patients with Stevens Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolyis? In a retrospective review by Wang LL et al., leukopenia occurred in 13% of patients with SJS/TEN and patients that presented with leukopenia had a higher median surface area percentage involvement compared…

What is the toxin? Hydrogen Sulfide. Keenan M et al. Collapse at work. Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine 2022; 29: 101502. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.visj.2022.101502

Are “Sativa” and “Indica” separate species or varieties of one species of cannabis? They are two varieties of one species C sativa. The vernacular names are thought to be referring to C sativa subsp. sativa var indica and C sativa subp. sativa var afghanica however…

What were the general findings in the study comparing medical vs recreational marijuana concentrations available in US dispensaries conducted by Cash et. Al? The average concentrations of medical (19.3%) and recreational (21.5%) marijuana found advertised online were similar and the medical marijuana concentrations advertised for…

A patient ingests ceramic glaze in an attempt to harm and presents to the Emergency Department approximately 2 hours later with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and weakness. What laboratory test will help confirm the diagnosis? Serum potassium. Barium carbonate, hydroxide and chloride are used in the…

In a recent retrospective review of the UK Poisons Information Database, where did the majority of bites occur? From 2009 through 2020, the UK Poisons Information Database identified 329 snakebites involving identified exotic snakes. 64.5% of exposures occurred in males and 82% of the bites…