Toxicology

Toxicology Important updates: 9/30/12, 2/20/13. TABLE OF CONTENTS– Always call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 for assistance.– Emergency stabilization: ABCDEs of toxicology– History and physical exam / Secondary survey– How to eliminate ingested poison from the gastrointestinal tract – Anti-cholinergic overdose– Beta blocker overdose– Calcium channel blocker overdose– Carbamazepine overdose– Carbon monoxide poisoning– Carbon tetrachloride poisoning–… Read More »

Do you wish you understood anxiety?

When you start understanding anxiety you will be able to assist your family members or anyone else you know who suffers with it. Everyone suffers from some level of anxiety and panic at one point or another in their lives and that is perfectly normal. The level of reaction to that initial feeling of panic… Read More »

How To Treat Sleep Disorders

Sleep disorders can occur in people of all ages and can cause debilitating side effects if left untreated. Unfortunately, many people are unaware that their health problems may be a direct result of a disorder. In many cases, medicine isn’t enough to treat their illness. Some sleeping disorders need to be treated by a recognized… Read More »