Listen "Episode 5: Introduction to Toxicology & Methemoglobinemia"
Episode Synopsis
In Part 1 of this episode, Elizabeth and Jocelyn go through a brief Introduction to Toxicology with the RRSIDEAD approach and common toxidromes, and in Part 2, Matthew and Elizabeth interview Dr Loo Kee Vooi about the exciting topic of Methemoglobinemia! Thank you for listening!TimestampsIntroduction to Toxicology 01:45 RRSIDEAD05:55 MDAC (ABCDQ Mnemonic) 06:45 Dialyzable toxins (PLASMA TV) 07:33 Antidote Quiz10:11 Toxidromes 10:38 Sedative Hypnotic11:08 Anticholinergic Toxidrome11:46 Cholinergic Toxidrome (SLUDGE/DUMBBELLS) 13:38 Sympathomimetic Toxidrome 14:39 Serotonin Syndrome15:28 Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome15:56 Malignant Hyperthermia Methemoglobinemia 18:47 Overview and Case Scenario 20:24 Initial Management and Diagnostic Clues 23:17 Why is the SpO2 85%? 24:06: Common causes 25:06 Diagnosis 28:13 Considerations when giving Methylene BlueCreditsMusic: Life-line by Colorful Sound via Pixabay/ Best Day by Octosound via Pixabay SGH Podcast StudioSEMSDr Mong Rupeng for reviewing the Introduction to Tox Segment Referenceshttps://litfl.com/approach-to-acute-poisoning/ https://emcrit.org/ibcc/methemoglobinemia/ Toxicology Handbook by Jason Armstrong/ Ovidiu Pascu (4th Ed) Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies (11th Ed) All recordings should not be taken by users/ audience as medical advice. Everyone is encouraged to see their physicians for proper medical consultation. Any comments or feedback? Suggestions for future episodes? Send us a message!https://semspodcast.buzzsprout.com/
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