A somewhat elementary mnemonic for emergent dialysis.
Real Tox
Emesis Induction
Printed in the January/February 2021 Digital Edition of Clinician’s Brief Kendon Kuo, DVM, MS, DACVECC, Auburn University Katherine Gerken, DVM, MS, DACVECC, Auburn University TOXICOLOGY|PEER REVIEWED For global readers, a calculator to convert laboratory values, dosages, and other measurements to SI units can be found here. All Clinician’s Brief content is reviewed for accuracy at the time of […]
Real Tox: Garage Hazards
Ethylene glycol – Propylene glycol – Methanol – Fertilizers – Wood Glue – Hydrocarbons ETHYLENE GLYCOL Dogs: 4 mL/kg (1 teaspoon/kg); e.g. 20 kg: 6 Tbsp = lethalCats: 1.5 mL/kg (1/3 teaspoon/kg); e.g. 5 kg cat: 1.5 tsp = lethal MOA: EG metabolized by alcohol dehydrogenase into harmful metabolites; Calcium + oxalate = AKI 3 […]
Real Tox: Common NSAIDs
Acetaminophen – Aspirin – Ibuprofen – Naproxen – Carprofen – Deracoxib – Meloxicam – Firocoxib ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol) Dogs: >50 mg/kg: be concerned>100 mg/kg: signs common>200 mg/kg: methemoglobinemia Cats: As low as 10 mg/kg50-100 mg/kg: signs common Mechanism of toxicity: NAPQI = toxic metabolite (binds to proteins, damages cell membranes via lipid peroxidation)PAP is another free […]