Therapy for Pediatric Clients Introduction Depressive symptoms among children are one of the common conditions among African-American families. Treatment of depressive symptoms among children requires a careful prescription of medication to prevent negative side effects. Recent studies have highlighted the importance of individualized treatment approaches for pediatric depression (Boaden et al., 2020). These findings emphasize […]
Toxicology Case Study: Acetaminophen Poisoning History: A 20-year-old female presents to the Emergency Department after ingesting over 50 tablets of Tylenol Extra Strength® eight hours prior to arrival in a suicide attempt. She denies coingestants and complains of nausea. PMH: None. Physical Examination: T: 99 °F HR: 90 bpm RR: 12 breaths per minute BP: […]
Iron Poisoning Pharmacology Case Study History: A 13-year-old female who is 37 weeks pregnant presents to your emergency department via EMS after ingesting 70 prenatal iron tablets two hours ago in a suicide attempt. EMS reports arriving at the scene approximately one hour after ingestion and administering ipecac. The tablets contained 325 mg of ferrous […]
Clonidine Overdose: Clinical Presentation and Management Clonidine overdose presents a significant clinical challenge, particularly in elderly patients with comorbidities. This paper examines the signs and symptoms, decontamination methods, antidote options, and management strategies for clonidine toxicity, with special consideration for transdermal preparations. Signs and Symptoms of Clonidine Overdose Clonidine overdose manifests through a constellation of […]
Case Study: Acute Lithium Toxicity History: A 42-year-old female with a history of bipolar disorder presents to the emergency department with confusion, tremors, and nausea. She reports taking her usual dose of lithium (900 mg daily) but admits to starting a new diuretic medication for hypertension three days ago. The patient’s family notes she has […]
This case study presents a critical pediatric emergency involving the ingestion of Clinitest® tablets by a 3-year-old child. The situation requires prompt and appropriate medical intervention based on the child’s symptoms and the nature of the ingested substance. Gastric Lavage Gastric lavage is not recommended in this case. The ingestion occurred 20 minutes prior to […]
Acute Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) Toxicity: Clinical Presentation and Management LSD intoxication presents a complex clinical picture that requires prompt recognition and appropriate management in the emergency setting. This paper examines the typical signs of acute LSD toxicity, diagnostic approaches, initial treatment strategies, and characteristic laboratory findings associated with this condition. Signs of Acute LSD […]
History: A 19-year-old female presents to your emergency department after ingesting a large amount of rubbing alcohol following a fight with her boyfriend. She appears very sleepy and complains of generalized weakness. She now denies suicidal ideation and has no plan to injure herself. She denies any co-ingestion and the paramedics found no other pills […]
History: A 12-month-old male presents to your emergency department after ingesting a watch battery, which was left out on the counter. He has been drooling since the incident and refusing his bottle. PMH: None. Physical Examination: T: 98.6°F HR: 137 bpm RR: 32 breaths per minute BP: 100/62 mm Hg General: He is awake, alert […]
Opioid Overdose: Emergency Management and Pharmacological Interventions Case Study: A 28-year-old female is brought to the emergency department by paramedics after being found unresponsive in her apartment. The patient’s roommate reports she has a history of heroin use. Vital Signs: Temperature: 35.8°C (96.4°F) Heart Rate: 42 bpm Respiratory Rate: 6 breaths per minute Blood Pressure: […]
