One of the objectives for the Section of Toxicology is to provide a forum for emergency physicians with an interest in clinical toxicology, and to further development of clinical toxicology as a subspecialty of emergency medicine.
The End of DCPA (dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate)
On August 6, 2024, EPA issued Emergency Order to suspend all registrations and use of the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (Dacthal or DCPA) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rod...
July 11, 2024
Xylazine: A Confounding Adulterant
A 32-year-old male arrives via EMS after a suspected opioid overdose. Four milligrams of intranasal naloxone were administered in the field with limited effect.
June 13, 2024
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists
A 32-year-old female presents with the chief complaint, “I can’t stop vomiting.” The triage note states, “Patient seen here two days ago for same.” Vital signs: Pulse 115 bpm, BP 115/60 mmHg, T 98.8°F...
American College of Emergency Physicians
