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Use of Activated Charcoal in Poisonings
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of substances which could cause rapidly reduced CNS depression or may cause seizures Faecal discolouration GI …
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Diabetic ketoacidosis
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T waves, widened QRS hypokalaemia: flattened or inverted T waves, ST depression, PR prolongation … that is already hanging Sodium Measured sodium is depressed by the dilutional effect of hyperglycaemia Calculate …, irritability, lethargy, vomiting worsening after therapy initiated Later: depressed consciousness, incontinence …
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Calcaneus Fractures - Emergency Department
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: Extra-articular fracture, lateral view Figure 2: Intra-articular fracture: Depression type. Lateral and Harris …
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Hypomagnesaemia
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: nystagmus, seizures, depression, agitation, confusion, irritability Management Investigations Serum …
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Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors SSRIs poisoning
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a benign course. SSRIs are commonly used in the treatment of depression, anxiety and obsessive compulsive …
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Micronutrient deficiency
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, anxiety, tremor, depression Corn based diets Malabsorption Vitamin B9 (Folate) Clinical signs of anaemia … enteropathica: Periacral, periorificial dermatitis, diarrhoea, alopecia Depressed mood, apathy, and emotional …
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Nasal fracture
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malalignment Palpable lump on right side of nasal bridge Depressed nasal bone fracture Additional features …
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Local anaesthetic poisoning
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, asystole Respiratory: respiratory depression, apnoea. Methaemoglobinaemia: blue mucous membranes …
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Anticholinergic syndrome
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mouth and skin Fever Agitated delirium Urinary retention Hypertension Hyperthermia CNS depression / coma …
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Nitrous Oxide Misuse
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sensation Muscle weakness Gait disturbance Rarely: depression, irritability, personality change Examination …