About this episode

This episode explores dangerous toxins and historical events related to the battle of Waterloo.

A poison that can burst into flame in the emergency department. Vomit and stool dangerous enough to threaten the medical team. And a possible answer to the missing bones of Waterloo. Your patient. Your diagnosis. Your decision. An interactive emergency and hazardous-materials case involving spontaneous combustion, severe gastrointestinal injury, liver failure, patient decontamination, staff safety, and battlefield history. Send us Fan Mail

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Host: Dr. JP

Topics covered

• toxins
• emergency medicine
• poison
• health risks
• historical events

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