EM Quick Hits 43 Pediatric Cannabis Poisoning, Esophageal Perforation, Brugada, Career Transitions in EM
Emergency Medicine Cases
00:00
The Pathophysiology of Pediatric Cannabis Poisoning
There's no specific antidote for cannabis, and the treatment is supportive. The pathophysiology may involve many receptors in the brain once the doses are so high. It can mimic a whole slew of other causes of altered level of awareness. Most of them will require IV insertion, fluid management,. You need to monitor their electrolytes and the temperature.
Transcript
Play full episode
