Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Related 33-1 AIDS-Defining Opportunistic Illnesses Michael Greenberg Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-defining opportunistic illnesses (OIs) include 26 clinical conditions that affect people with advanced human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease….
Complications of Drug Abuse 32-1 Substance Abuse: Infectious Disease Complications Anthony Morocco A variety of infections occur in injection drug users. They are caused by diverse organisms that include bacteria,…
Complications of Procedures 31-1 Nasogastric Tube Complications Mark Silverberg Indications Nasogastric tubes (NGTs) can be used to decompress the upper gastrointestinal tract if enteric obstruction exists. In the past, NGTs…
Weapons of Mass Destruction 30-1 Personal Protective Equipment Anthony Morocco Personal protective equipment (PPE) is usually classified into four levels based on respiratory and contact protection.1 Level A: Self-contained breathing…
Toxicologic 24-1 Gastrointestinal Decontamination Anthony Morocco The appropriate use of gastrointestinal decontamination after potentially harmful ingestions remains controversial.1,2,3,4,5 Modalities include single- and multi-dose activated charcoal (AC), gastric lavage, cathartics, and…
Forensic Emergency Medicine 29-1 Identification of Wounds: Shotgun Wounds Robert Hendrickson Clinical Presentation Shotguns are capable of producing a variety of wounds, depending on the ammunition used. Ammunition may be…
Occupational 26-1 Welder’s Flash Michael Greenberg Clinical Presentation Patients with Welder’s flash (WF) present in a delayed fashion (usually 6 to 12 hours) after welding or observing welding activities. Presenting…
Alternative Medicine 28-1 Coining/Spooning Michael Greenberg Clinical Presentation Patients who have undergone coining or spooning present with multiple erythematous linear marks on the back and/or chest.1,2 FIGURE 28-1 Characteristic skin…
Environmental 25-1 Snake Bite: North American Crotalid Anthony Morocco Clinical Presentation Dry bites, which occur in up to 20% of cases, result in no significant symptoms. After true envenomation, patients…
Psychosocial 27-1 Munchausen’s Syndrome Michael Greenberg Clinical Presentation Patients with Munchausen’s syndrome (MS), who usually are men, can present with any of a myriad of symptoms and complaints referable to…
