Advances in poison management

Poison Control Center Management of Benzocaine Exposures

Benzocaine is a topical anesthetic frequently used in healthcare facilities and in over-the-counter medications in concentrations up to 20%. Benzocaine may induce methemoglobinemia, a condition that impairs the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. The optimal management of exposure to benzocaine remains unclear because serious toxicity is uncommon and may not be dose-related. In 2000, it was estima...

Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.

Advances in Perioperative Management

There has been great progress in perioperative management modalities and technologies aimed at improving patient care and safety. This issue includes very important articles in this field. An article by R. Gharabawy et al. discusses the efficacy of ambulatory nerve catheters. The study was done on a large number of patients and showed the safety and feasibility of placing catheters on an outpat...

Advances in astigmatism management.

Letter to editor: Recent advances in management of mycetoma in Iran

Mycetoma usually involves the skin, the subcutaneous tissues and deep structures such as the muscle and bone, but infection can also spread to more distant sites through the blood and lymph. If left untreated, the disease leads to deformity and loss of function, which may be fatal. The disease has a severe medical and socioeconomic impact on individuals, communities and health authorities. Elab...