The PIRATE mnemonic: providing a structured approach in the care for intoxicated patients at the emergency department

Abstract Background Expertise in toxicology is essential for acute care providers, as intoxicated patients frequently present to Emergency Departments. These patients can be challenging for care providers because they often present with uncertain substance exposure and unknown dose and timing of the...

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Main Authors: Nicole Kraaijvanger, Wouter Raven, Trudy van Dijken, Femke Gresnigt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:International Journal of Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00606-4