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A toxidrome is a syndrome caused by dangerous levels of medications or toxins! The image below shows the 5 major toxidromes and their effects on vital signs!

A normal heart rhythm squeezes blood from one part of the heart to another in a coordinated fashion like milking a cow pushes milk out. An arrhythmia is like an inexperienced milker who isn't coordinated.

During depolarization, fast sodium channels open up and sodium ions rush into the cell, creating a positively charged state. This is represented by stage 0 in the image below.

Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) The goal of the general assessment in pediatrics is to quickly form an impression of the child's overall physiological state and to help answer one of the most basic questions in emergency medicine: "Sick or Not Sick?"

Great quick reference on what each wave means on an ECG.

Vasculature of the brain for the visual learner!

Quick Reference: Infant Skulls (bones, sutures, and fontanels)