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Authors :
Brandecker, Kevin
Hoelscher, Tyler
Aizenberg, Adiel
Source :
Journal of Medical Toxicology. Oct2024, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p434-437. 4p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This document is a compilation of summaries of four different articles from various medical journals. The first article discusses the use of a two-bag N-acetylcysteine (NAC) system for acetaminophen poisoning, comparing its effectiveness and safety to the FDA-approved three-bag system. The second article examines the use of physostigmine in the treatment of anticholinergic toxicity, finding that patients treated with physostigmine alone were less likely to be intubated. The third article explores the use of dexmedetomidine in non-intubated patients, concluding that it is a safe and useful adjunct in the care of agitated toxicological patients. The fourth article compares the acute effects of mescaline, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), and psilocybin in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, finding that the subjective experiences were similar at the studied doses. These articles provide valuable insights for toxicologists and poison centers in the treatment of various toxicological conditions. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15569039
Volume :
20
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Medical Toxicology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179969584
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13181-024-01024-x