Episodes

  • Poison Updates: Newsletter, Poison Ads?, and Guest Spots on 22 at the Lips and The Continuing Studies Podcast
    Nov 11 2024

    Ryan on others shows

    • Ryan on "22 at the Lips"
    • Ryan on "Continuing Studies"

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    12 mins
  • LIVE from Denver: 2024 NACCT Research Review – Insights from the North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology
    Oct 4 2024

    In this exciting live episode from the 2024 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology (NACCT) in Denver, Ryan dives into 12 of the most impactful research abstracts presented at the conference directly with the authors themselves. Covering a wide range of toxicology topics—from the NACSTOP2 trial on acetaminophen overdose, ECG intervals, cannabis toxicity in young children, and more—each guest breaks down their study’s findings and clinical relevance. If you missed the conference or want a deeper understanding of the year's most important toxicology research, this episode is for you. Check the show notes for links to the published abstracts, the full list of studies discussed, and time stamps for where you can find those studies.

    Link to published abstract manuscript

    Abstracts

    07:48-Abstract #1. The NACSTOP2 trial: a multi-center randomized controlled trial investigating the early cessation of n-acetylcysteine in acetaminophen overdose

    • Guest- Dr. Anslem Wong, MD, PhD

    21:33- Abstract #36. ECG intervals: does one size really fit all?

    • Guest- Dr. Caitlin Roake, MD, PhD

    25:41- Abstract #85. Do abnormal electrocardiographic intervals predict death in poisoned patients older than 65 years?

    • Guest- Dr. Michael Chary, MD

    30:06- Abstract #61. Minimum tetrahydrocannabinol dose that produces severe symptoms in children <6 years old with cannabis edible ingestions

    • Guest- Dr. Keahi Horowitz, MD

    36:25- Abstract #114. Frequency and severity of cannabis toxicity before and after legislative change to increase cannabis edible package size

    • Guest- Dr. Robert Hendrickson, MD

    38:24- Abstract #101. Quantification of acetaminophen line-crossers in the setting o f overdose with delayed gastric absorption

    • Guest- Dr. Jamie Sterr, PharmD

    41:41- Abstract #175. Cause for pause: bradycardia induced by transdermal rivastigmine in anticholinergic delirium

    • Guest- Dr. Santiago Batista Minaya, MD

    46:21- Abstract #199. Cerebellar, hippocampal, and basal nuclei transient edema with restricted diffusion (CHANTER) Syndrome with poor neurological outcome in the setting of suspected opioid use

    • Guest- Jack Yang and Dr. Avery Michienzi, DO

    49:49- 191. Severity scores for caustic injury: Zargar they even used?

    • Guest- Dr. Amar Chakrabortya, MD

    53:!2- Abstract #9. Disparity in immune-mediated reactions to Crotalidae polyvalent immune fab (ovine) and Crotalidae immune F(ab’)2 [equine] in alpha-gal endemic regions and alpha-gal sensitized adults

    • Guest- Dr. Ari Filip, MD

    59:10- Abstract # 26. Acute propranolol overdose and dose thresholds of severe toxicity

    • Guest- Dr. Katherine Isoardi, MBBS

    1:06:05- 28. Risk of serotonin toxicity following acute lamotrigine overdose

    • Guest- Dr. Angela Chiew, MBBS, PhD (Introduction at 1:00:00)

    1:12:36- Interview with AACT President Elect

    • Guest- Dr. Jillian Theobald, MD, PhD

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • The Poison Letter To The Editor: Listener Critiques and Author Responses for The AHA 2023 Life Threatening Poisoning Guidelines with Dr. Michael Mullins, Dr. Donna Seger, Dr. Leon Gussow, and Dr. Eric Lavonas
    Aug 28 2024

    In this episode the poison lab hosts scientific discourse . Three listeners (Dr. Michael Mullins, Dr. Donna Seger, and Dr. Leon Gussow) write in their critiques surrounding specific recommendations and language used with the AHA 2023 Management of Poisoning Cardiac Arrest or Life-Threatening Toxicity guidelines. Lead author of the guidelines Dr. Eric Lavonas then responds to and addresses their points with counterpoints or appraisals. Tune in and draw your own conclusions!

    • Link to guidelines
    • Link to high yield review

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    24 mins
  • Send in Your Questions For "Ask a Toxicologist"
    Aug 13 2024

    Have a burning question you have always wanted to ask a toxicologist? What are tips for managing an anticholinergic overdose? What is the deadliest poison? Why are they called lead pencils if there is no lead?! Send your questions in to toxtalk1@gmail.com to take part in a future episode! (If you would like to be anonymous simply state it in the email)


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    2 mins
  • Open and Shut (Mystery case 31) with Guests Dr. Dan McCabe and Dr. Crissy Lawson
    Aug 3 2024

    In this episode Ryan is joined by two expert guests to help read listener guesses for the cause of this poisoning murder and shed light on the toxin involved in the case, which puzzled medicolegal investigators. Ryan is joined by Dr. Dan McCabe, MD (emergency medicine physician, medical toxicologist, medical director of Iowa poison center) and Dr. Crissy Lawson PharmD (emergency medicine pharmacist).

    • SPOLIER ALERT
    • Mystery case from the show
    • Review Paper from Dr's Lawson, McCabe, and Feldman (PMID: 38613376)
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    1. TV special about Mary Yoder colchicine murder
    2. Colchicine potential arrhythmic effects
    3. Go fund me for Dr. Betty Bowman

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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • The Poison Lab - Stump The Toxicologist Reel 2023
    Jul 1 2024

    In this bonus episode Ryan highlights some of the great episodes done in 2023 and compiles ALL of the stump the toxicologist segments from 2023 into one easy to consume episode. Test your toxicology differential skills with more than six poisoning cases. Check out the actual episodes for more information in the show notes on each of the poisonings.


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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Episode #31 Mystery Case
    Jun 15 2024

    Do you think you know the cause of these symptoms? Send your guesses to toxtalk1@gmail.com to take part in the next episode

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    2 mins
  • Where is Episode #31 and Bonus Episodes- Ryan Joins "The Larry Meiller Radio Show" and The "EMS2020" Podcast
    Jun 6 2024

    A quick update to share some other shows Ryan has been on in the last few weeks! Check the show notes for links to each episode!

    Ryan on "The Larry Meiller Show" discussing delta cannabanoids

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    Ryan on EMS2020 talking prehospital overdose

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    17 mins