STUDY OBJECTIVES: Ketamine is widely used as a procedural sedation agent in pediatrics,
where its safety and efficacy are supported by numerous studies. Emergency physicians use …

Jellyfish (cnidarians) have a worldwide distribution. Despite most being harmless, some
species may cause local and also systemic reactions. Treatment of jellyfish envenomation is …

Introduction. Valproic acid (VPA) is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug that is now used
commonly for several other neurological and psychiatric indications. VPA is usually well …

Zinc (Zn) has emerged as a promising biodegradable metal with moderate degradation
profile and good biocompatibility. The wider application of biodegradable Zn in clinics relies …

Aluminium phosphide is used to control rodents and pests in grain storage facilities. It
produces phosphine gas, which is a mitochondrial poison. Unfortunately, there is no known …

Piroxicam (PM) is an oxicam-NSAID commonly recommended for various pain and
associated inflammatory disorders. However, it is reported to have a gastric and hepato …

Smart electronic devices are becoming ubiquitous due to many appealing attributes
including portability, long operational time, rechargeability and compatibility with the user …

STUDY OBJECTIVE: We developed recommendations for antidote stocking at hospitals that
provide emergency care. METHODS: An expert panel representing diverse perspectives …

The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used for their analgesic, anti-
inflammatory and antipyretic actions. They are commonly taken in overdose in many areas …

Reports from human case studies indicate a half-life for inorganic mercury in the brain in the
order of years—contradicting older radioisotope studies that estimated half-lives in the order …