The printed version of this article, which appeared on p. 18 of the May 2025 issue, contained superfluous text in the opening paragraph. The printed version was also modified under the section “Highland ED Protocol for Intralipid Administration.”

Dr. Nagdev is an attending physician Highland Hospital/Alameda Health System.

Dr. Moore is an attending physician Highland Hospital/Alameda Health System.

Dr. Martin is an attending physician Highland Hospital/Alameda Health System.

Dr. Howell is an attending physician Highland Hospital/Alameda Health System.

Dr. Chilstrom is clinical faculty of emergency medicine, Los Angeles General Medical Center.

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