Emerg Med Clin North Am 2022 May 5;40(2):417-430. Epub 2022 Apr 5.
Department of Neurology, Department of Emergency Medicine, Indiana University, Indiana University Neuroscience Center, 355 W. 16 th Street, Suite 4700, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA; Department of Emergency Medicine, Indiana University, Indiana University Neuroscience Center, 355 W. 16 th Street, Suite 4700, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
New toxins are constantly emerging within society. We review common toxins that cause seizure, their mechanisms, associated toxidromes, and treatments. Stimulants, cholinergic agents, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) antagonists, glutamate agonists, histamine and adenosine antagonists, and withdrawal states are highlighted. Read More