Case Presentation: An 83-year-old woman presented to the ED with complaints of fever and emesis. The night before the presentation to the ED, the patient had: a change in baseline mental status a mildly distressed condition as compared to her usual self an oral temperature of 38.3° C ingested about 3/4th content of a bottle containing ethyl salicylate camphor and methyl salicylate oil Her medicines are administered by her daughters and stored in a cabinet by her bed along with some salves, creams, and medicinal oils.
Medical History: Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction with stent placement, and hyperthyroidism Patient’s medical list included: Glimepiride, metformin, gabapentin, pioglitazone, hydrochlorothiazide, lisinopril, aspirin, atorvastatin, ticagrelor, potassium supplements, methimazole, risperidone, trazadone, donepezil, escitalopram, and memantine Physical…
