🔥 Hyperthermia in Toxicology: Spot It, Stop It, Save a Life.
This short video introduces the hyperthermic toxidrome, a critical clinical presentation seen in severe poisonings and drug-related syndromes. Rapid recognition and aggressive management are key to preventing life-threatening complications like rhabdomyolysis, organ failure, and death.

In this short clip, you’ll learn:
The common causes of toxic hyperthermia from illicit drug use/stimulant toxicity, including MDMA, amphetamines, cocaine and cathinones.

The hallmark signs to look for: agitation or decreased conscious state, muscle rigidity leading to rhabdomyolysis, autonomic instability, dangerously high core temperatures and potentially cardiac arrest and death.

Immediate management strategies, including active cooling, sedation, and specific antidotes where applicable.

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The Tox Course is a broader toxicology education series for emergency physicians, emergency nurses, paramedics, and other acute/critical care providers. It aims to reinforce practical, real-world recognition and management of toxic syndromes using case-based learning and high-yield summaries.
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💊 Target Audience: Emergency physicians, emergency nurses, paramedics, critical care trainees, and clinicians interested in clinical toxicology.

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