toxicology

Morning Report: 6/28/2012

Thank you to Dr. Melendez for today’s Morning Report! Tylenol Overdose   Pathophysiology Acetaminophen (APAP) is rapidly absorbed from the stomach and small intestine and primarily metabolized by conjugation in the liver to nontoxic, water-soluble compounds that are eliminated in the urine. In acute overdose or when the maximum daily Read more…

By Jay Khadpe MD, ago

Morning Report: 6/11/2012

Today’s Morning Report is courtesy of Dr. Harriott: We begin with a case presentation, A 25-year-old man was transported to the emergency department (ED) by police after exhibiting unusual behavior. The patient was found with marked agitation and altered mental status. His girlfriend reported that he had injected bath salts Read more…

By Jay Khadpe MD, ago