Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8716932 | African Journal of Emergency Medicine | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
In resource-limited settings where antidotes and resuscitative capabilities are scarce, decontamination needs to be studied further. Repeat atropine use without indication may lead to depletion of an essential antidote. Future directions include a public health education programme and an algorithm to help guide clinical decisions.
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Authors
Vinodinee Dissanayake, Erin T. Dalka, Cynthia Koh, Mark Bisanzo, Ryan S. Brandt, Timothy B. Erickson, Stacey Chamberlain,