Episode 7

Toxicologists vs the Internet (#2) With Guest Dr Jillian Theobald MD, PHD

In this second rendition of toxicologist vs the internet Ryan Is joined by special guest Dr. Jillian Theobald, MD, PHD an emergency medicine physician and medical toxicologist. They take turns answering questions from reddit.com/r/askdrugs (the internet, really, really needs a toxicologist) and challenge each others toxic sleuthing by presenting cases of poisoning and allowing the other to determine the toxin responsible. Listen in to hear about the clinical effects of benzodiazepine on TV watching, the patient side of ketamine, cocaine chest pain, heavy metals, flower petals and much much more!

Things from the Show!

Ketamine for Depression

Fasoracetam

Kava

  1. Hepatic Injury Risk:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15114493/
  2. Anti-Anxiety Effects:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33207379/

Cocaine Chest Pain

  1. Propranolol Effects on Coronary Constriction:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1971166/
  2. Labetalol Effects on Coronary Constriction:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8506886/

Management of Amphetamine Compound Toxicity

Heavy Metals in Cakes

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The Poison Lab
Explore the world of poisoning with Clinical Toxicologist Ryan Feldman and Cohost Toxo, dive into the history, science, and life-saving care of poisoning. Survivor stories, expert insights, and deep dives—every poison has a story to tell!

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Ryan Feldman

Dr. Ryan Feldman PharmD, DABAT is the chief scientist at The Poison Lab. He works as a Clinical Toxicologist, Emergency Medicine Pharmacist, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy and Emergency medicine.