Cannabis Hyperemesis Read more BlogToxicology Cannabis Hyperemesis We've all seen Cannabis hyperemesis and it's not pretty. The patient showers and feels much better.....…Dr Peter Kas14/05/2023
I’ve Got this ‘Nanging’ feeling: Nitrous Oxide Abuse Read more BlogToxicology I’ve Got this ‘Nanging’ feeling: Nitrous Oxide Abuse 'Nanging' is the recreational use of nitrous oxide. That cylinder you have in your emergency…Dr Peter Kas22/06/2023
Cyanosis or Something Else? Read more BlogDermatologyToxicology Cyanosis or Something Else? A 75 year old gentleman presented with acute on chronic abdominal pain. His triage noted…Dr Peter Kas22/06/2023
Massive Propranolol Overdose Read more BlogResuscitationToxicology Massive Propranolol Overdose Massive propranolol overdose is perhaps one of the most challenging overdoses to manage. In 2009…Dr Peter Kas09/11/2024
A Man Walks Into a Hole. Read more BlogToxicology A Man Walks Into a Hole. We often start with a case and talk about a single topic. This case is…Dr Peter Kas03/08/2023
Treating Patients on Stimulants Read more BlogResuscitationSepsisToxicology Treating Patients on Stimulants Here is a case, you are probably all familiar with: The police arrive with a…Dr Peter Kas27/06/2019
Severe Acidosis, Renal Failure and Metformin Toxicity Read more BlogNephrologyResuscitationSepsisToxicology Severe Acidosis, Renal Failure and Metformin Toxicity A Case of Severe Metformin Toxicity The call comes in just after midnight. A 67…Dr Peter Kas08/08/2023
The New Paracetamol Guidelines Read more BlogToxicologyUncategorized The New Paracetamol Guidelines We have an update on the Management of Paracetamol Poisonings (MJA 203(5). 7 September 2015) (last…Dr Peter Kas27/06/2019
A Case of Valproic Acid Overdose Read more ABGBlogFellowship ExamToxicology A Case of Valproic Acid Overdose The Case We saw quite an interesting toxicology case in the emergency department the other…Dr Peter Kas10/01/2023
Scombroid poisoning Read more BlogToxicology Scombroid poisoning A 32 year old woman presents with a severe, sudden onset of throbbing headache, facial…Dr Peter Kas30/01/2023
Read more BlogToxicology Lithium Toxicity or Tumour? A 56 year old woman presents to the emergency department with several days history of…Dr Peter Kas27/06/2019
Hydrofluoric Acid Burns Read more BlogFellowship ExamToxicology Hydrofluoric Acid Burns Hydrofluoric Acid Burns can be very serious burns, with fatalities documented at <5% burns area.…Dr Peter Kas27/06/2019
Propranolol overdose Read more BlogCase StudiesToxicology Propranolol overdose This case study on beta blocker overdose was presented by one of our registrars, at…Dr Peter Kas26/01/2023