EM Clerkship

Acetaminophen Overdose (Deep Dive R24)


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Acetaminophen Overdose & Toxicology Pearls History: Figure out how much was taken, what time the ingestion occurred, and if any other toxins were ingested Physical Exam: Perform a regular physical exam, and in addition, perform the toxicologic physical exam! Check pupil size Assess neuromuscular status for rigidity/clonus Perform the “toxicologist handshake” Listen to bowel sounds […]

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EM ClerkshipBy Zack Olson, MD ; Mike Estephan, MD ; Maddie Watts, MD