Information contained on this page is to assist in the investigation and management of patients with suspected paracetamol poisoning Updated guidelines for the management ofparacetamol poisoning in Australia and New Zealand 2019 Paracetamol Nomogram NAC protocol Remember : all patients who…
Here is Claire’s talk on toxidromes. Resources: Toxidromes from LITFL Toxicology Guidelines (onsite access only) Physical Exam Summary of Findings:
From Tuesday 1st December 2015 all patients seen in the main department should have a drug and alcohol screening form (see below). You can find these forms on the resus coordinator and assessment coordinator desks, as well as in Obs…
Mark Little builds a framework for the clinical approach to patients with suspected poisoning or envenomation. Particularly useful in a country where everything is trying to kill you. Here is Mark’s talk on his approach to the poisoned patient from…
On 1st to 4th December 2015 WATS (Western Australian Toxicology Service) will welcome the 14th Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology (APAMT) conference in Perth. The theme is Remote, Resource and Retrieval Challenges in Toxicology. There will be a preconference…
Here is Jonathan’s talk on emergent haemodialysis and how to identify patients that may require peritoneal dialysis. Resources: Haemodialysis Modes – Pro’s and Con’s from LITFL Indications for Emergent Haemodialysis (Mnemonic = AEIOU): Acidosis (Metabolic) if severe / refractory to…
