Journal article
Salicylate Toxicity
The New England journal of medicine, v 382(26), pp 2544-2555
25 Jun 2020
PMID: 32579814
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Abstract
ON PRESENTATION TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, PATIENTS WITH fever, tachypnea, rales on lung examination, and acid-base disturbances are often given a suspected diagnosis of viral infection, yet persons with salicylate toxicity may present with similar symptoms. This article highlights the risk factors for salicylate toxicity; reviews the pathophysiological effects; notes the hidden sources of salicylates, including foods, drugs, and topical ointments, that if used in combination may result in unintended toxic effects; and discusses treatment strategies. Especially during the current pandemic, clinicians should be aware of the potential for salicylate poisoning,(1) which occurred in the 1918-1919 pandemic of Spanish influenza.(2)
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- Title
- Salicylate Toxicity
- Creators
- Biff F. Palmer - The University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterDeborah J. Clegg - The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Publication Details
- The New England journal of medicine, v 382(26), pp 2544-2555
- Publisher
- Massachusetts Medical Soc
- Number of pages
- 12
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000545636400025
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85087097710
- Other Identifier
- 991019357636804721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy