Botulism.

ABSTRACT:

Audience

This simulation is targeted to emergency medicine residents and medical students. This case focuses on the diagnosis and management of botulism toxicity, while highlighting the logistical complications of botulism toxicity.

Introduction

Botulism is a potentially life-threatening emergency that often presents with subtle symptoms, which can progress to paralysis and respiratory failure. A descending flaccid paralysis is typical, initially affecting smaller muscles such as oculomotor, then larger facial muscles. 1,2 Early indications of respiratory compromise are important to recognize. It is important for emergency medicine physicians to be familiar with botulism and recognize the presentation quickly to safely treat the patient. Clinical findings may include: dilate

SUBMITTER: Thompson J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10332761 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature