Triage vital signs predict in-hospital mortality among emergency department patients with acute poisoning: a case control studyJiun Hao Yu
Department of Emergency Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, No 5, Fu Hsing St, Kuei Shan Hsiang, Tao Yuan Hsien, Taiwan
BMC Health Serv Res 12:262-9. 2012
..To document the relationship between triage vital signs and in-hospital mortality among emergency department (ED) patients with acute poisoning...
The role of age in predicting the outcome of caustic ingestion in adults: a retrospective analysisJui Min Chang
Division of Digestive Therapeutic Endoscopy, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Branch, Tao Yuan, Taiwan
BMC Gastroenterol 11:72. 2011
..This retrospective study was performed to ascertain whether the clinical outcomes of caustic ingestion differ significantly between elderly and non-elderly adults...
Medicinal herb Erycibe henri Prain ("Ting Kung Teng") resulting in acute cholinergic syndromeChih Chuan Lin
Department of Emergency Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 40:185-7. 2002
..A study conducted on mice, with a related herb, has demonstrated renal, hepatic, and erythrocyte toxicity...
Hornet sting induced systemic allergic reaction and large local reaction with bulle formation and rhabdomyolysisChi Chuan Lin
Department of Emergency Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 41:1009-11. 2003
..Rhabdomyolysis developed. Treatment included corticosteroids, antihistamines, and cyproheptadine. The patient was discharged without sequellae after being hospitalized for 7 days...
Clinical features and management of herb-induced aconitine poisoningChih Chuan Lin
Emergency Department, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Ann Emerg Med 43:574-9. 2004
..We define the potential sources, clinical manifestations, and treatment of aconitine poisoning...
The influence of cardiopulmonary resuscitation without defibrillation on serum levels of cardiac enzymes: a time course study of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivorsChih Chuan Lin
Department of Emergency Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 5 Fu Hsing Street, Kwei Shan Hsiang, Tao Yuan Hsien, Taiwan
Resuscitation 68:343-9. 2006
..The purpose is to help clinicians distinguish between spontaneous myocardial damage and that induced by CPR...
Chronic hydroxychloroquine use associated with QT prolongation and refractory ventricular arrhythmiaChun-Yu Chen
Department of Emergency Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Clin Toxicol (Phila) 44:173-5. 2006
..CONCLUSION: The chronic use of HCQ for rheumatic diseases, or as an anti-malarial drug, should be balanced against the risk of developing potentially lethal cardiac arrhythmias...
Ruta Graveolens intoxicationChen June Seak
Department of Emergency Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
Clin Toxicol (Phila) 45:173-5. 2007
..Her bradycardia and hypotension improved gradually three days later. Ruta use might cause multi-organ toxicity. We believe this case report helps in the recognition of the systemic toxicity of Ruta Graveolens...
Acute aconitine poisoned patients with ventricular arrhythmias successfully reversed by charcoal hemoperfusionChih-Chuan Lin
Am J Emerg Med 20:66-7. 2002
Acute intoxication with terazosinChen-June Seak
Department of Emergency Medicine Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
Am J Emerg Med 26:117.e5-6. 2008