EM Clerkship

Salicylate Overdose


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Salicylate toxicity is the great toxicologic mimicker!!! Step 1: When to Suspect Salicylate Overdose Signs of CNS stimulation Tachypnea Hyperthermia Altered mental status Signs of GI irritation Nausea/Vomiting Abdominal pain Common “mimicker” Sepsis Acute abdomen Step 2: Testing Plan Electrolyte panel Anion gap metabolic acidosis Sodium – Chloride – Bicarb Normal anion gap (AG) is […]

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