The Poison Lab
Dive into the captivating world of poisons with The Poison Lab! Hosted by Clinical Toxicologist Ryan Feldman (@EMPoisonPharmD), who has over a decade of managing poisoning and drug overdose via poison centers and in the emergency department. Also occasional co-hosted by his robo cohost Toxo! (@LabPoison). This show unpacks the fascinating history, cutting-edge science, and life-saving medical management of toxins from around the globe. From stories of those impacted to expert insights from pioneers in poisoning treatment, each episode brings you closer to understanding the poisons that lurk in plain sight. Explore episodes, med videos, games, and more at thepoisonlab.com—every poison has a story to tell!
- Update frequency
- every 29 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 68
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
The Rise of Lethal Loperamide
Ryan and Toxo go in depth on an old substance that has begun to resurface with new toxicity due to users taking massive amounts. Loperamide. Dive into the regulatory history, mechanisms of its toxic…
Mini Episode: The Saga of the Cardiac Action Potential
- Action potential
- Sodium/Potassium ATPase pumps create more positively charged ions outside the cell than inside the cell, this creates a relative negative charge in the cell
- Phase 4- Resting (~ -90 mv)
- …
Toddler Time Bombs (Poison Center Triage)
Ryan and Toxo cover some topics off the "one pill can kill" list, try breaking down the toxic mechanism of opioid induced respiratory depression in a simplistic way (but maybe fail), and walk throu…
The Other Problem With Bullets (Lead and Lead Poisoning from Bullets)
Get ready for a HEAVY subject, literally. Ryan and Toxo talk about the toxic mechanisms, signs of poisoning, and treatment of one of the worlds most ubiquitous poisons. This is a long, but interesti…
Mini Episode: Fundamentals: Testings Tests, Addictions vs Dependence, How Do We Alter Drug Absorption, What Do Drugs Do?
Concepts in this episode
Ryan and Toxo introduce their roles while explaining the current state of toxicology and what exactly a poison is.
testing our tests
- Sensitivity: Rate of Positive test in thos…
Cleaning with War Gas and Drinking Javel Water (Chlorine Gas and Bleach)
Ryan and Toxo Discuss the History and Risks of a Common Disinfectant
In this episode, Ryan and Toxo dive into the history of a commonly used disinfectant, exploring its dangers when misused. From crea…
Prequel- Introductions, What is a Toxicologist, What about a Poison?
Ryan and Toxo introduce their roles while explaining the current state of toxicology and what exactly a poison is.
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