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
Inefficient Heat (Mystery Case 29) & Toxicologists vs The internet (#10) with Dr. Ann Arens
Dr. Ann Arens, MD an emergency medicine physician and medical toxicologist with Oschner Medical center in New Orleans, LA joins the show to educate us on some HOT toxins, solve toxic cases, and opine…
A Mysterious Case of Fatally High Temperature and Organ Failure in a Young Woman (Episode #29 Mystery Case)
Do you think you know the cause of these symptoms? Send your guesses to [email protected] to take part in episode 29
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A very NACCT Holiday-2023 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology High Yield Abstract Review
In this episode Ryan is joined by a guest panel (Dr. Grant Comstock MD, Dr. Joshua Trebach MD, Dr. Emily Kiernan DO, and Dr Frank Paloucek PharmD, DABAT) to review nine of the most interesting or cli…
APAPalooza. A North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology 2023 Acetaminophen Research Highlight
In this episode, Ryan dives into cutting-edge research on the treatment of acetaminophen (APAP) overdose, featuring interviews with authors of several key ab…
AHA 2023 Management of Poisoning Cardiac Arrest or Life-Threatening Toxicity Guidelines with Co-Author Dr. Eric Lavonas MD
In this episode, Ryan sits down with Dr. Eric Lavonas MD, a seasoned EM resuscitation guideline writer, emergency medicine physician, medical toxicologist, and lead author of the latest update to the…
High Yield Highlight- 2023 American Heart Association Focused Update on the Management of Patients With Cardiac Arrest or Life-Threatening Toxicity Due to Poisoning
In this episode Ryan does a high yield "just the facts" break down of the recently released "2023 American Heart Association Focused Update on the Management of Patients With Cardiac Arrest or Life-T…
The Poison Lab Does Psilocybin- A Deep Dive with Psilocybin Research Pharmacist Dr. Paul Hutson
In this enlightening episode, Ryan engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Paul Hutson, PharmD, a renowned researcher in the field of psilocybin and director of the Transdisciplinary Center for Resea…
New Podcast Artwork & Tox Trinkets!
New Art and New Tox Trinkets. If you want to share your tox joy in the real world, find some trinkets here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thepoisonlab
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High Yield Highlight-Consensus Statement on Management of Acetaminophen Poisoning in the US and Canada
This episode is a a high yield "just the facts" break down of the recently released "Management of Acetaminophen Poisoning in the US and Canada Consensus Statement" from the American Academy of Clini…
Acetaminophen Poisoning Management: US & Canada Consensus Statement with Co-Author Dr. Richard Dart, MD, PhD
In this Ryan sits down with Dr. Richard Dart MD, PhD. He is the lead author of the…
Toxicologists vs the Internet (#9) With Guest Dr Frank Paloucek PharmD DABAT FAACT
Dr. Frank Paloucek, PharmD, DABAT (@itsalltox) joins the show. He was one of the very first emergency medicine pharmacists and one of the original board-certified clinical toxicologists (DABAT). He i…
The Undead Patient: The Complexity of Brain Death Determination in Drug Overdose
In this episode Ryan explores the concept of brain death and the implications of drug overdoses causing false positive diagnosis of brain death. He is joined by an author of the ACMT Position stateme…
Toxicologists vs the Internet (#8) With Guest Dr Adam Blumenberg MD
Dr. Adam Blumenberg, MD (@ABlumenbergMD) Join's the show. He is an emergency medicine physician, medical toxicologist, and Assistant Professor at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. …
High yield highlight- Managing a Bupropion overdose
Ready for a high-octane dose of knowledge? 🔥🧠 Ryan's got you covered with this electrifying mini-episode on managing a bupropion overdose! 💊💥 Beware - there are plenty of pitfalls you'll want to avo…
A Prescription for Heartache (& Seizures) (Bupropion)
What Do Bath Salts, Face-Eating Zombies, and Antidepressants Have in Common?
In this episode of The Poison Lab, Ryan is joined by Dr. Filip, Dr. Olives, and Dr. Reyes to discuss a unique and heartbrea…
Mini Episode: Bridging the Gap- Bupropion's not your average wide QRS with Dr. Travis Olives
Mini Episode: Who Seizes in Bupropion Overdose with Dr Ari Filip MD
- Seizure Risk: Patients can seize 8–24 hours post-ingestion. Neurologic symptoms and tachycardia often precede seizures.
- Delayed Symptoms: Co-ingestions may mask tachycardia, and symptoms can be signif…
2022 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology (NACCT) High Yield Abstract Review
All published abstracts can be found here
Abstracts
Category 1: Amlodipine Vasoplegia
- Abstract 1: Vasodilation in patients with calcium channel blocker poisoning treated with high dose insulin: a compa…
Episode 19 Mystery Case
Do you think you know the cause of these symptoms? Send your guesses to [email protected] to take part in episode 19
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Toxicologists vs the Internet (#7) With Guest Dr Emily Kiernan DO
Dr. Emily Kiernan, DO (@em2kiernan) an emergency medicine physician and medical toxicologist with Emory university school of medicine joins the show to solve toxic cases, opine on recent healthcare …