Carbon monoxide toxicity
The case A 22-year-old G1P0 woman at 18 weeks estimated gestational age, who is otherwise healthy and has had an uncomplicated pregnancy,...
Chronic salicylate toxicity
The case A 65-year-old woman presents with altered mental status and shortness of breath. According to her roommate, the patient has had...
Isopropyl alcohol toxicity
The case A 30-year-old man is brought in by ambulance after a suicide attempt. His roommate came home and found him poorly responsive on...
Dextromethorphan toxicity
The case A 19-year-old man is brought in by ambulance for acute altered mental status (my favorite chief complaint!). The paramedics...
Valproic acid toxicity
The case A 50-year-old woman on chronic valproic acid (VPA) therapy for mania is brought to the Emergency Department for drowsiness. She...
