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ToxCard: Chronic Organophosphate Toxicity

EMDocs

He complains of eye irritation with redness with a burning sensation and tearing sometimes. 5, 6 Organophosphate-Induced Delayed Neuropathy (OIDN) 1 to 2 weeks after recovering from an acute poisoning (2-4 weeks post exposure). Make sure to dispose of clothing appropriately and wear PPE to prevent personal exposure.

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Grand Rounds Recap 1.31.24

Taming the SRU

Vaughan SJS/TEN and DRESS are life-threatening drug reactions that require immediate discontinuation of the drug and specialist involvement In SJS/TEN, if >10% skin involvement or worsening symptoms, transfer the patient to a Burn Center DRESS has characteristic multi organ involvement, so a high level of suspicion for complications should be maintained (..)