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  • Salicylates poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Salicylates_Posioning/
    intoxication presents with classical symptoms of vomiting, tinnitus, hyperventilation, respiratory alkalosis … : Tinnitus, vertigo, confusion GIT : Nausea and vomiting   Risk assessment: Severity Salicylate dosage … Clinical effects <150 mg/kg Minimal symptoms 150-300 mg/kg Mild-moderate symptoms: Tinnitus, vomiting …
  • Oncological emergencies: Hyperleukocytosis
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Oncological_emergencies__Hyperleukocytosis/
    , dizziness, tinnitus, behaviour changes, altered conscious state Examination Altered mental status, ataxia …
  • Bier block
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Bier_block/
    (rare): agitation, headache or dizziness, tinnitus, blurred vision and tongue numbness or metallic taste …
  • Local anaesthetic poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Local_anaesthetic_poisoning/
    is particularly cardiotoxic. Examination Early clinical features include: Tinnitus Difficulty with visual focus …
  • Essential Oil Poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Essential_Oil_Poisoning/
    family) Multiple tonic-clonic seizures Wintergreen (98% Methyl Salicylate) Nausea, vomiting, tinnitus …