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JUNE 7, 2023

7 Check out ToxCard: Nerve Agents by Dr. Sahi & Dr. Santos from July 2018 Organophosphates exert their toxic effects by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase within the synaptic cleft, which leads to accumulation of acetylcholine, with subsequent overstimulation of postsynaptic nicotinic and muscarinic receptors, and a predominant cholinergic effect.

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JUNE 30, 2023

This was a randomised controlled multisite study comparing resuscitation of trauma patients requiring massive transfusion using either 1:1::1 or 1:1:2 ratios of platelets to plasma to red blood cells. Pragmatic Randomized Optimal Platelet and Plasma Ratios (PROPPR) Trial: design, rationale and implementation. to −0.5%]; P  = 0.03.).

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EMDocs

AUGUST 31, 2023

However, in 2015 crotalidae equine immune F(ab’) 2 (ANAVIP®) was approved by the FDA for rattlesnake envenomations, and distribution of this antivenom began in 2018. Plasma half-life of the F(ab’) 2 antivenom is significantly longer at 5.5 Published online January 2018. 5 Figure 1. Published online April 2021. 2016;8(1):113-119.

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EMDocs

JULY 19, 2023

7 We are commonly taught that metals are not amenable to treatment with activated charcoal (AC).However, In short, there is not a whole lot of evidence to support this, but if patient has had a recent ingestion and is not altered, you can consider gastrointestinal decontamination with AC. 2018, February 1). Resources: S.

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JULY 5, 2023

SCD, therefore, is not only a mechanical disease but there are also many other cellular and plasma factors as well as endothelial interaction that generate chronic inflammation. Opioids do not cause ACS but they can exacerbate hypoxia in patients with ACS. Morphine sulphate is the commonest strong opioid to start with.

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