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Pick Your Poison

Dr. JP
Emergency Medicine
Toxicology
Serotonin Syndrome
Toxins
Botulism
Ricin
Castor Beans
Hydrogen Sulfide
Ergotamine
Carbon Monoxide
Nitrous Oxide
Diethylene Glycol
Methemoglobinemia
Poisoning
Antivenom
Ergotism
Dinitrophenol
Clenbuterol
Auto Brewery Syndrome
Mad Honey

Dr. JP shares her passion for poisons in this interactive show. Pick Your Poison is a fast-paced, interactive podcast about poisons and toxins, mischief and murder ranging from ancient history to pop culture. Your choices direct the diagnosis and treatment. Make the wrong choice and our patient won’t survive the podcast.

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Dr. JP
Host of Pick Your Poison, a toxicology-focused, interactive show blending medical teaching with narrative storytelling.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Very enjoyable

    Even though I’m only 10, I really like listening to this podcast when I have nothing to do except lay around. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laurbarbar
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love it

    I didn’t know that I was so interested in toxicology until I started listening!! Dr. JP is excellent and i love the short and sweet nature of the episodes, they are perfect for a quick listen to make you think!😁😁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kaitye G
    Canadaa year ago
  • Interesting and enjoyable

    Very enjoyable podcasts. Found via another tox podcast and enjoy how it makes me think and will hopefully help me with patient care in the future. (Or preferably patients never need that care, but that is unrealistic)

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    5
    pharmacy2
    United States2 years ago

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Audience appreciates the short, focused episodes that drive thinking and decision-making.
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Poisoned by Paleontology
Q: Question number five. Is there an antidote for curare?
There is a potential antidote (physostigmine) in theory, but in practice airway management and allowing the drug to wear off with ventilatory support is emphasized; modern practice uses reversal strategies for paralytics.
Poisoned by Paleontology
Q: Question number four. Is it Tetrodotoxin, Tetanus toxin, or Curare as the classic arrow poison?
Curare is the classic arrow poison, though all can cause paralysis; curare is especially associated with Amazonian arrows.
Poisoned by Paleontology
Q: Question number three. Toxins from which sources have been used as arrow poisons? A. Plants, B. Insects, C. Snakes, D. All of the above.
All of the above; historically, plant-derived toxins, insect toxins, and snake venoms have all been used as arrow poisons.
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Q: Question number two. Which electrolyte disturbance causes dramatic onset of paralysis? A. Calcium, B. Potassium, C. Chloride.
The correct answer is B, potassium, associated with periodic paralysis that can cause rapid weakness.
Poisoned by Paleontology
Q: Question number one, what's the first step? A. Obtain more history. B. Activate the stroke team. C. Intubate him.
The host explains that in a patient with rapidly progressive weakness and respiratory compromise, securing the airway through intubation is the prudent first step.

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A fast-paced, interactive show centered on poisons and toxins, blending medical teaching with narrative-driven cases. Listeners guide diagnostic and treatment decisions across a wide range of toxins, from historical poisons to modern adulterants, with episodes featuring audience-driven choices and real-world medical context. Noteworthy are the historical anecdotes, ethical considerations, and the blend of clinical reasoning with engaging storytelling that aims to be both educational and highly entertaining for healthcare professionals, students, and curious lay audiences alike.

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