
Margaret Thompson
Emergency physician at St. Michael's Hospital and medical director of the Ontario Poison Centre at the Hospital for Sick Children. Double certified in emergency medicine.
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Mar 14, 2023 • 1h 19min
Ep 180 Acetaminophen Poisoning – Pitfalls in Assessment and Management
In this main episode podcast we explore a dozen pitfalls in the assessment and management of acetaminophen poisoning. Dr. Emily Austin and Dr. Margaret Thompson answer questions such as: how is massive acetaminophen overdose a totally different toxidrome compared to non-massive overdose? Which patients are the ones that we are most likely to miss and have poor outcomes? What are the common ways in which we misinterpret the Rumack-Matthew nomogram? What are indications for fomepizole and dialysis after acetaminophen poisoning? Is hyperphosphatemia the best predictor of need for liver transplant in acetaminophen poisoning? and many more...
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Mar 9, 2010 • 57min
Episode 2: Excited Delirium
Dr. Margaret Thompson, a double-certified emergency physician and toxicology expert, joins Dr. Dan Cass, a regional supervising coroner, to discuss Excited Delirium Syndrome, a critical medical emergency often seen in young, drug-intoxicated males. They delve into its symptoms, such as acute agitation and super-human strength, and the dangers of cardiac dysrhythmias. The conversation emphasizes the importance of collaboration between law enforcement and medical staff in managing these cases and updating treatment protocols for improved outcomes.