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Toxicology: Introduction to Toxidromes Video
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Video at a Glance
- A toxidrome is a syndrome or collection of symptoms that occur when exposed to a toxic level of a class of medications or chemicals.
- Typically, these symptom clusters include neurologic response, pupil size, temperature, ventilation, and GI motility.
- These symptoms will have either decreased or increased levels depending on the class of medication or chemical.
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