@TOXBASE

The UK NPIS online clinical toxicology database. For poisons info health professionals should use TOXBASE, others should contact NHS 111 or in emergencies 999

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Handing over the baton as NPIS Edinburgh and ⁦@TOXBASE⁩ comes under new Directorship.
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Following the work of an Expert Advisory Group our position statement on the use of the SNAP Regimen for the treatment of paracetamol toxicity has been revised to include adults & children @TOXBASE @basl_events. See the statement here: bit.ly/3MYpQ6g
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Replying to @JoelSymonds999 @TOXBASE
Love @Toxbase. Probably use it almost every shift. Amazingly helpful resource
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Thanks for the great feedback!
Joel Symonds@JoelSymonds9996 Mar 2023
Can we just take a minute to shout out to @TOXBASE for being, essentially, brilliant? “Your pt had taken this much of that? That’s less than other people have who were fine. Have they got these findings? If they do, do this. If they don’t, its probably fine not to do much.” 👍
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The National Poisons Information Service report for 2021-22, including information on TOXBASE activity, is now available toxbase.org/About-TOXBASE/NP…
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Our #IHR_Strengthening project team works with public health institutions in Africa and Asia to better prepare for and respond to public health emergencies. Our Radiation, Chemical and Environmental (RCE) hazards team work to strengthen & improve responses to chemical incidents
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Insulin overdose. A common enquiry to the NPIS #rcemasc
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Sharing knowledge about the dangers of propranolol #rcemasc
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Just published - NPIS paper on exotic snakebite in the UK tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…

Bites by exotic snakes reported to the UK National Poisons Information Service 2009–2020

Introduction: Snakebite is recognised as a neglected tropical disease and a cause of substantial morbidity and mortality. Whilst the most medically important snakes are typically native of Asia, Af...

tandfonline.com
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Check out the summer issue of our Carbon Monoxide Update newsletter
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Congratulations to Prof Sally Bradberry, Director of Birmingham National Poisons Information Service Unit who delivered the annual Louis Roche lecture @eapcct “Rethinking alcohol: a call for ACTion.” #EAPCCT2022
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Big thanks to @EuanSandilands for his presentation today on #HealthImpactsofCO to view his full presentation click here 👇 bit.ly/3DEqga5 #CO #COAwareness #Healthprofessionals #COdata #COincidents #COexposure #COdiagnosis #biomarkers #COHb @TOXBASE
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Beware the festive cheer isn’t toxic! We are always here to help. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-g…

Fake vodka seized in Greenock illegal distillery raid

More than 400 litres of suspected counterfeit alcohol was seized by HMRC officers in Greenock.

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Updated guidance on antidote stocking in EDs has been published by @RCollEM and the UK NPIS. See TOXBASE.org for the 2021 update.
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Please be aware. It comes as a timely reminder as we head into winter - if in need of help in managing toxic alcohol exposure, you know where to find us.
MD Poison ToxTidbits@MPCToxtidbits7 Nov 2021
Gee. Can’t imagine how this could possibly go wrong… from Reddit
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Delighted to be at ⁦@RCGPAC⁩. Come and say hello!
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The UK National Poisons Service meets face to face (and virtually) for the first time in 18 months for an excellent CPD event
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It’s #GasSafetyWeek. As we approach the winter months, think about CO poisoning which can be difficult to spot. We’re here to help if you need us!
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Virtual TOXTALKS 2021 edinburghclinicaltoxicology.…

Edinburgh Clinical Toxicology - News - Virtual TOXTALKS 2021

We are delighted to announce that TOXTALKS is back for 2021. The event will be held virtually across 2/3 September. For more information click here

edinburghclinicaltoxicology.org
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Baroness @IloraFinlay hosted @APPCOG_UK’s workshop exploring the collection of current incident data on #carbonmonoxide & opportunities for improving data practices, funded by @GasSafetyTrust & featuring expert contributions from @NGNgas, @Hazelton_MH & Dr. Gill Jackson @TOXBASE
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