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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-03-01
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Series: | International Journal of Emergency Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00606-4 |