Toxicity, Cyanide: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

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Toxicity, Cyanide: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

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Overview: Cyanide is generally considered to be a rare source of poisoning; however, cyanide exposure occurs relatively frequently in patients with smoke inhalation from residential or industrial fires. Cyanide poisoning also may occur in industry, particularly in ...

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Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2010 at 10:44 pm By:

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Poisoning by cyanide is rare, but exposure can occur in patients suffering smoke inhalation from a fire. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9osgNM

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Toxicity, Benzodiazepine: eMedicine Emergency Medicine « America Most Wanted

americamw.com — “28 Jan 2010 … Overview: Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are sedative-hypnotic agents that were first introduced in 1960. BZDs commonly are used for a varView full resource at americamw.com

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CBRNE - Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Toxins are poisons produced by living organisms. Staphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB) is an exotoxin excreted by the Staphylococcus aureus bacterium. Staphylococcus species thrive and produce toxins in unrefrigerated meats, dairy, and bakery products. SEB normally exerts ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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The gastrointestinal form of staphylococcal enterotoxin B toxicity is rarely fatal with adequate hydration. http://bit.ly/92wRfN

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CBRNE - Nerve Agents, G-series - Tabun, Sarin, Soman: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The organophosphate nerve agents tabun (GA), sarin (GB), soman (GD), and cyclosarin (GF) are among the most toxic chemical warfare agents known. Together they comprise the G-series nerve agents, thus named because German scientists first synthesized ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2010 at 5:33 pm By:

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The G-series of nerve agents (tabun, sarin, soman) are highly toxic warfare agents. Learn more about them. http://bit.ly/9ZRFDj

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CBRNE - Nerve Agents, V-series - Ve, Vg, Vm, Vx: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The V-series weapons, including VX, are the most highly toxic chemical warfare nerve agents. Nerve agents are compounds that have the capacity to inactivate the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE). The first compounds to be synthesized were known ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

The V-series weapons, including VX, are the most highly toxic chemical warfare nerve agents. Learn more. http://bit.ly/c07gzm

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CBRNE - Lung-Damaging Agents, Toxic Smokes - NOx, HC, RP, FS, FM, SGF2, Teflon: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Smokes and obscurants long have been used by the military as a means of hiding troops, equipment, and certain areas from view of the opposing forces and from engagement by weapons with electro-optical control systems. ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Any smoke can be hazardous to health if the concentration is sufficient or if the exposure is long enough. http://bit.ly/9tKZeF

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CBRNE - Cyanides, Cyanogen Chloride: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cyanogen chloride (North Atlantic Treaty Organization [NATO] designation CK) is one of two volatile cyanide military chemical warfare agents. The other similar agent is hydrogen cyanide, or AC (please see CBRNE - Cyanides, Hydrogen). These agents ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Cyanogen chloride is one of two volatile cyanide military chemical warfare agents. Learn more. http://bit.ly/aHn6OP

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CBRNE - Cyanides, Hydrogen: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hydrogen cyanide (HCN; North Atlantic Treaty Organization [NATO] designation AC) is 1 of 2 cyanide chemical warfare agents. The other is cyanogen chloride (NATO designation CK). Cyanide was first used as a chemical weapon in the ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Hydrogen cyanide is one of two cyanide chemical warfare agents. Learn more about hydrogen cyanide. http://bit.ly/d1nWhY

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CBRNE - Arsenicals, Arsine: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Arsine, the most toxic form of arsenic, has some properties that may make it useful as a chemical warfare (CW) agent; it is a colorless, odorless, nonirritating gas that is 2.5 times denser than air. At ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Arsine has been reported to cause immediate death at 150-250 ppm. More about arsine used in chemical warfare. http://bit.ly/ae2HXH

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Toxicity, Tetrodotoxin: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Poisoning with the neurotoxin tetrodotoxin (TTX) occurs after ingestion of various species of puffer fish (see Media file 1). {{mediatitle:818834_1}}{{media:818834_1}}{{mediacaption:818834_1}} The flesh of the puffer fish (ie, fugu) is considered a delicacy in Japan. It is ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Poisoning with the neurotoxin tetrodotoxin (TTX) occurs after ingestion of various species of puffer fish. Learn more. http://bit.ly/bEcOCj

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Toxicity, Sympathomimetic: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Poisoning from sympathomimetic agents occurs secondary to the use of prescription and nonprescription agents. The public commonly uses prescription sympathomimetic agents, especially for treating diseases such as asthma and narcolepsy. Examples of nonprescription sympathomimetic agents include ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Poisoning from sympathomimetic agents occurs secondary to the use of prescription and nonprescription agents. More info.http://bit.ly/c2tnes

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Toxicity, Theophylline: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Theophylline (1,3-dimethylxanthins) can indirectly stimulate both β1 and β2 receptors through release of endogenous catecholamines. It is used for the treatment of pulmonary conditions, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In neonates, theophylline can ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Theophylline is absorbed rapidly and completely after oral administration. Learn about theophylline toxicity. http://bit.ly/bPIYdP

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Toxicity, Sedative-Hypnotics: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Sedative-hypnotics are a group of drugs that cause CNS depression. Benzodiazepines and barbiturates are the most commonly used agents in this class. Other agents include the nonbarbiturate nonbenzodiazepine sedative-hypnotics, such as buspirone, zolpidem, ethchlorvynol, glutethimide, chloral ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Sedative-hypnotics are a group of drugs that cause CNS depression, and can result in toxicity in high doses. http://bit.ly/cBbj7r

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Toxicity, Valproate: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Ingestions of valproic acid (VPA) have become increasingly common since 1995, when the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved valproic acid for the treatment of acute mania in patients with mood disorders. Although most cases ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Valproic acid is usually absorbed rapidly from the GI tract but can be toxic in high levels. Learn more. http://bit.ly/a7lbU2

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Toxicity, Vitamin: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Every day 44% of Americans take vitamins and dietary supplements.1 In 2007, vitamin C, vitamin E, and multivitamins were among 5 best-selling supplements.2 As many as 84% of Americans consider vitamins and supplements safe,View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Every day 44% of Americans take vitamins and dietary supplements. When taken in large doses, vitamins can be toxic. http://bit.ly/9YARE8

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Toxicity, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are widely prescribed medications for the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia, anorexia nervosa, panic disorder, and social phobia. The majority of all antidepressants prescribed in the United States are from ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 2:02 am By:

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SSRIs are sometimes prescribed to treat depression & other social disorders. They can be toxic. Learn signs & symptoms. http://bit.ly/97YIyY

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