Emergency medicine clinics of North America
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Pediatric poisonings comprise the majority of the toxic exposures reported to U. S. poison centers. ⋯ These toxins include such substances as specific prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, essential oils, and common household items. With such a vast array of potential toxic exposures that can affect children, it is imperative that health care practitioners who work with children understand the general management of the poisoned pediatric patient.
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After treating the acute anaphylactic reaction, the clinician's next task is to prevent a recurrence. The patient should be observed in the ED. ⋯ The patient should also receive education on the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and avoiding triggers. The patient should follow-up with an allergy specialist who can confirm triggers and provide immunotherapy as indicated.
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Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. · Feb 2022
ReviewImmune-based Therapies-What the Emergency Physician Needs to Know.
Immunotherapy is a treatment modality that has a broad and rapidly growing range of applications to treat both chronic and acute diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn disease, cancer, and COVID-19. Emergency physicians must be aware of the breadth of applications and be able to consider the effects of immunotherapies when patients on these treatments present to the hospital. This article provides a review of the mechanisms of action, indications for use, and potential complications of immunotherapy treatments that are relevant in the emergency care setting.