Toxicology

Don't Get Burned by Hydrofluoric Acid Toxicity

6/10/2019 Nancy A. Rice, MD, MS , Spencer Greene, MD, MS, FACEP, FACMT

Hydrofluoric acid is found in a variety of products and used in multiple industries, so exposure, while not exceedingly common, is not rare. Know how to treat HF toxicity and prevent contamination amo

Toxicology

Kratom: A Blurb on the Herb

6/10/2019 Kyle Suen, MD , William Eggleston, PharmD, DABAT

As kratom becomes more ubiquitous in the United States, a growing body of literature calls into question the safety of this herbal supplement.

Toxicology , Toxins

Wilderness Toxins: Can You Identify the Poison?

4/8/2019 Geoff Comp, DO, FAWM , Charles Duke, MD, PhD , Heath A. Jolliff, DO, FACMT, FAAEM, FACEP

The prompt identification of a potential environmental toxin allows for early treatment and management. Specific identification as well as recognition of pertinent signs and symptoms are important ski

Toxicology , Recreational Drugs

How to Manage MDMA Toxicity

2/5/2019 Amit Gupta, MD , Daniel O. Bral, DO, MPH , Miguel Reyes, MD

If you ask people who frequent music festivals, concerts, and clubs, they’ll tell you MDMA (aka ecstasy or molly) is a safe drug. If you see the results of MDMA toxicity, you might disagree.

Career Planning , Toxicology

Profiles in Toxicology: Ken Katz, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, FACMT

2/5/2019 Aaron S. Frey, DO

Medical toxicology is a field with diverse - and sometimes disparate - career options. Find out more from Ken Katz, editor-in-chief of the EMRA and ACMT Medical Toxicology Guide.

Toxicology

Bleach Ingestion: To Scope or Not to Scope?

10/16/2018 Darren Cuthbert, MD, MPH , Guillermo Ortega, MD , Ann-Jeannette Geib, MD, FACEP , Eric Levy, DO

Bleach can be found in most homes and workplaces across America. This broad, easy availability makes it a candidate for potentially toxic ingestions. When should you assess for structural damage?