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10- Toxicology Flashcards

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What is toxicology

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The study of poisons and their antidotes

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What age group is most likely to be poisoned

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1-2 y/o

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What age group dies the most form poisons

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20-60 y/o

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Do males or females die more from poisons

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Females

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What is ingestion (Poisons)

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  • Through GI tract
  • Immediate or delayed effects
  • May damage mouth, throat, esophagus immediately
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What is inhalation (Poisons)

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  • In through respiratory tract
  • Rapid absorption through alveolar-capillary membrane
  • Can result in airway burns
  • Can combine with tissue fluids to form corrosive chemicals
  • Can cause widespread systemic effects
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What is injection (Poisons)

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  • Pierce skin into dermal, subcu, IM, IV routes

- Time to circulatory system depends on the route

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What is absorption (Poisons)

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  • Through the bodies surface

- Slow and unpredictable

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What is the most common poisoning route and most fatal

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INGESTION

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What is the number for the National Poison Control Center

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1-800-222-1222

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What is the role of the poison control center for EMS

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Trained personnel with reference material on all types of poisoning.
Can provide expected effects, recommended care, additional info

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7 principles of toxicological management

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  1. Survey scene
  2. Ensure scene safety
  3. Route of exposure
  4. ABC’s
  5. Limit absorption
  6. Enhance elimination
  7. Administer antidote
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7 pieces of information you need to gather for toxicological emergencies

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  1. What was the substance
  2. What time did the exposure happen
  3. How much exposure was there
  4. How long of an exposure was there, length of time to put in body
  5. What interventions were done
  6. Patients weight
  7. Current side effects
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What is the purpose of dilution for poisoning

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Water intake to slow absorption slightly

Adults- 1 to 2 glasses
Peds- 1/2 to 1 glass

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What are the 3 most common poison exposure types

In order

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  1. Analgesics
  2. Cleaning substances
  3. Cosmetics
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What are the top 3 killer types of poisons

In order

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  1. Analgesics
  2. Sedatives
  3. Cleaning substances
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4 most common medication errors

In order

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  1. Inadvertently took multiple doses
  2. Incorrect dose
  3. Incorrect medication
  4. Given someone else’s medication
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What are toxidromes

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  • Similar agents with similar physical findings

- Easier to remember assessment and management strategies

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What are the 6 toxidromes

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  • Stimulants
  • Narcotics
  • Sympathomimetics
  • Sedatives
  • Cholinergics
  • Anticholinergics
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Injected poisons key points (2)
General treatment (8)
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  • Accidental or deliberate overdose
  • Include bites or stings from land and sea creatures

General principles of treatment

  • Scene safety
  • Remove patient from danger
  • Identify insect, reptile, animal if possible
  • Perform PA and SA
  • Prevent/delay poison absorption
  • Watch for anaphylactic reaction
  • Transport
  • Contact poison control
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Ingested poisons key points (3)

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  • Usually from contaminated food and poisonous plants
  • Contact poison control
  • Induce vomiting if <20 min, know about, conscious, cleared though PCC
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Inhaled Poisons

  • Presentation of Resp, CNS, CV systems (8, 6, 1)
  • General Treatment (7)
A 
S/S
-Resp
     - TachyRR, Stridor, Cough, Wheezing, CP/Tightness,
    Retractions, Rhonchi, Crackles
-Central Nervous System
    - Dizzy, Confusion, Headache, Seizures, Hallucinations, Coma
- Cardiovascular 
    - Dysrhythmias

General Treatment

  • Remove patient
  • Consider pt breathing off poisonous fumes
  • Decon
  • SCBA, PPE
  • ABC’s
  • O2
  • Contact PCC
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Surfaced Absorbed Poisons
Info
General management (6)

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Usually organophosphates or cyanide

Management

  • Remove patient
  • PPE, SCBA
  • ABC’s
  • PA, SA
  • O2
  • Contact PCC
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Commonly Drugs of Abuse (10)

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  • Barbituates
  • Cocaine
  • Narcotics
  • Marijuana
  • Amphetamines
  • Hallucinogens
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Date Rape drugs
  • Alcohol
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Alcohol
Action (3)
S/S (5)
Treatment (5)

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Action- Depresses CNS to the point of of stupor, coma, death, crosses blood brain barrier, metabolizes at a steady rate

S/S- Altered decision making, resp depression, aspiration, possibly unconscious

Treatment

  • O2
  • IV
  • ECG
  • BGL
  • Thiamine 100mg avoid WKS
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General Alcoholic profile
Activity (3)
Physical findings (4)
History (2)

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Activity: Drinks early in day, alone, secretly, binge drinks

Physical: Chronic flushing of face and palms, “green tongue syndrome”, odor on body/breath, cigarette burn on clothes

History: Unexplained GI problems, partial/total loss of memory during drinking

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Consequences of chronic alcoholism (10)

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  • Poor nutrition
  • Alcohol hepatitis
  • Liver cirrhosis
  • Loss of peripheral sensation
  • Loss of balance/coordination
  • Pancreatitis
  • Upper GI bleeding
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Subdural hematoma from falls
  • Rib and extremity fractures
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Alcohol withdraw syndrome
Info (4)
S/S (12)
Treatment (4)

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Info: Can occur at sudden abstinence, can last 5-7 days, seizures within 6-48 hrs after stoppage

  • DTs can develop on 2nd or 3rd day
  • DTs and seizures cause high mortality

S/S

  • Coarse tremor of hands, tongue, eyelids
  • NV, Weak, Diaphoresis, Anxiety, Hallucinations, poor sleep
  • TachyC, HyperT, Ortho HypoT

Treatment

  • ABC’S
  • IV
  • D50 25 g for HypoG
  • Thiamine 100mg for malnutrition
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Wernike-Korsakoff Syndrome
Explain
S/S
Treatment

A

Develops over time in chronic alcoholics due to chronic Thiamine (B1) deficiency

S/S

  • After D50 admin*
  • Stupor
  • Comatose
  • Seizure

Treatment
1st- Thiamine 100mg
2nd- D50 25mg

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Alcohol Withdraw Seizures (Rum fits)
Information (3)
Treatment

A

Information

  • 12-48hrs after drinking stops peak 13-24hrs
  • Focal or Generalized
  • Usually Grand mal and short duration

Treatment
-Valium 5mg every 5min 30mg max

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Delirium Tremens (DTs)
Information
S/S
Treatment

A

Information- Most dramatic and serious form of alcohol withdraw. 72-96hrs up to 10-14 days after drinking stops.

S/S

  • Coarse tremor of hands, tongue, eyelids
  • Nv, Weakness, Anxiety
  • TachyC, Hyper/HypoT, Hallucination, Diaphoresis, Ortho HypoT

Treatment

  • Supportive
  • Saline for HypoT
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Anticholinergics
Examples
S/S
Treatment

A

Ex- Antihistamines, Atropine, Antipsychotics, Antidepressants

S/S- HR/\, Delirium, DILATED pupils, Flushed skin, Dysrhythmias, Seizures

Treatment

  • Valium
  • Activated charcoal
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Cholinergics
Examples
S/S
Treatment (ANTIDOTE)

A

Ex- Organophosphates, Nerve agents, Insectisides, Carbamate, Some mushrooms

S/S- SLUDGEM, Constricted pupils, HR\/, CNS\/, Weak

Treatment

  • ANTIDOTE Atropine
  • Pralidoxime (2Pam, Duodote)
  • Valium
  • Activated charcoal
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Opioids
Examples (6)
S/S (8)
Treatment (3) (ANTIDOTE)

A

Ex- Heroin, Morphine, Codeine, Meperidine, Fentanyl, Popoxyphene

S/S- CNS\/, BP\/, RR\/, HR\/, CONSTRICTED PUPILS, Euphoria, Seizures, Coma

Treatment

  • Airway support
  • IV
  • ANTIDOTE Narcan .4-2 mg IV
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Sedatives/Hypnotics
Examples
S/S
Treatment

A

Ex- Barbituates and Benzos- Valium, Xanax, Librium, Phenobarbital

S/S- CNS\/, BP\/, HR\/, RR\/, Ataxia, Nystagmus

Treatment

  • ABC’s
  • IV
  • ECG
  • Romazicon (Flumazenil)
  • Support vitals
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Sympathomimetic
Examples
S/S
Treatment

A

Ex- Cocaine, Crack, Amphetamine, Methamphetamines, OTC decongestants

S/S- HR/\, BP/\, Temp/\, Delusions, Seizures

Treatment

  • Diazepam 2-4mg (preseizure)
  • Decrease stimulation
  • Aggressive cooling (Hyperthermia)
  • Beta blockers (Tachy-dysrhythmias)
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Hallucinogens
Ex
S/S
Treatment

A

Ex- LSD, Ecstasy (MDMA), Peyote and Mescaline, Certain mushrooms, Ketamine, Phencyclidine (PCP)

S/S- Altered perceptions, H/A, NV, Psychosis, Hallucinations, CNS depression

Treatment

  • Supportive
  • Valium
  • Keep patient calm
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Acetaminophen 
Drug Class
Examples
S/S
Treatment (ANTIDOTE)
Notes
A

Drug Class: NSAID

Ex. Tylenol, Pandol

S/S
0-72 hrs- NV, Pallor, Diaphoresis, Fatigue, Weakness, RUQ pain
3 to 14 days- Severe liver damage, Jaundice, renal failure, metabolic acidosis

Treatment

  • Supportive
  • Activated charcoal
  • ANTIDOTE Mucomyst (N-acetylcysteine)

Notes- There are 4 stages of toxicity, >150mg/kg s toxic

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Amphetamines
Drug Class
Examples
S/S
Treatment
A

Drug Class: STIMULANT

Ex- Ritalin, Speed, Meth, Benzedrine, Dexedrine

S/S- HR/\, BP/\, RR/\

Treatment

  • Adenosine (SVT)
  • Valium
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Bath Salts
Drug Class
Examples
S/S
Treatment
A

Drug Class: STIMULANT

Ex. MDPV, Mephedrone

S/S- HR, RR, BP UP, diaphoresis, agitation

Treatment

  • Benzos
  • Antipsychotics

*Same S/S regardless of route

41
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Beta Blockers
Drug Class
Examples
S/S
Treatment
A

Drug Class: Cardiovascular agent

Ex- Atenolol, Propranolol, Metoprolol, Labetalol, Sotalol

S/S- Brady C, HypoT, Resp depression, HypoG, AV blocks/Wide QRS, Seizures

Treatment
Fluids (Pressors; Dopamine/Epi drip)
Glucagon 1mg every 5min
Calcium Gluconate/Chloride

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Calcium Channel Blockers
Drug Class
Examples
S/S
Treatment (ANTIDOTE)
A

Drug Class: Cardiovascular agent

Ex- Diltiazem, Nifedipine, Verapamil, Amlodipine

S/S- BradyC, HypoT, Impaired conduction, NV, Sudden shock/CA

Treatment

  • ANTIDOTE Calcium Chloride/Gluconate
  • Fluids (Pressors; Dopamine/Epi drip)
  • Glucagon 1mg every 5min
  • Pacing (Not for w/ Dig)
43
Q

Carbon Monoxide
Example
S/S
Treatment (ANTIDOTE)

A

Ex- Byproduct of incomplete combustion

S/S- NV, Ha, Confusion, Flu like, RR up, AMS

Treatment

  • Remove patient
  • ANTIDOTE High flow O2
  • IV
  • ECG
44
Q

Caustics
Examples (Acids and Bases)
S/S
Treatment

A

Ex

  • Acids
    • Hydrochloric acid, Sulfuric acid, Bleach disinfectants
  • Bases
    • Lye (Na or K hydroxide), Na Hypochlorite, Na Carbonate, Ammonia, K permanganate

S/S- Painful mouth/Facial burns, Resp distress, Hemorrhage, Drooling, Shock

Treatment

  • ABC’s
  • IV
  • Decon
  • DO NOT induce vomitig
45
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Cocaine
Drug Class
Action
S/S
Treatment
A

Drug Class: Stimulant

Action- Enhance release of Epi, Dopamine, Serotonin

S/S- HR, RR, BP up, Dysrhythmias, SOB, Diaphoresis

Treatment

  • Adenosine (SVT)
  • Valium (Premedicate for seizures)
46
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Cyanide
Sources
S/S
Treatment (ANTIDOTE)

A

Sources- Burned plastics, fruit pits, Nipride, Manufacturing
*Colorless with bitter almond smell

S/S- Burning sensation, Combative, HyperT, TachyC, TachyP, pulmonary edema

Treatment
ANTIDOTE- Hydroxycobalamin 5g/15 min

47
Q 
Digoxin
Drug Class
Examples
S/S
Treatment (ANTIDOTE)
A

Drug Class: Digitalis glycosides (Improve hearts ability,
Control rate)

Ex- Digitoxin, Lanoxin, Digoxin, Nipride

S/S- Halo around objects in sight, Abd pain, NV, HyperK, Heart blocks and ventricular ectopy, BradyC

Treatment
ANTIDOTE- DIGIBIND
-Atropine (BradyC)
-Shock 25 to 200J (VTach)
-Mag Sulfate (VFib)
-IV, Monitor
-Calcium Gluconate
48
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Hydrocarbons
Examples
S/S
Treatment

A

Ex- Gas, Kerosine, Mineral oil, Toluene, Terpentine, Aerosol propellants, Methane, Butane

S/S- TachyC, Decreased LOC, Ataxia, Dysrhythmias, H/a, N/V, Dyspnea

Treatment

  • Decon
  • ABC’s
  • O2, greater than 94%
  • IV, Monitor
  • Fluid (HypoT)
49
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Hydrofluoric acid/Hydrogen fluoride
Examples
Action
S/S
Treatment (ANTIDOTE)
A

Examples- Product to remove impurities in industries

Action- HypoCa, HypoMag, HyperK in circulation

S/S- HypoT, Dysrhythmias, Resp arrest, Burning/Itching, Acidemia, CNS depression, Tissue necrosis, Abd pain, NV

Treatment

  • Remove and Decon
  • 10% Calcium Gluconate paste on burns
  • HypoT, Dysrhythmias
    • Calcium chloride/gluconate
    • Vasopressors
    • Magnesium
50
Q

Lithium
Uses
S/S
Treatment

A

Used to treat depression

S/S- Weakness, Ataxia, Blurred vision, Confusion, Seizure, Coma, Apnea, Heart blocks

Treatment

  • ABC’s
  • O2
  • IV, ECG
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MAO Inhibitors
Drug Class
Examples
Action
S/S
Treatment
A

Drug Class: Antidepressant

Action- Removes NorEpi, Serotonin, Dopamine as neurotransmitters

Examples- Nardil(Phenelzine), Marplan, Parnate (Tranylcypromine)

S/S- CNS depression, HyperT, TachyC, CP, Diaphoresis, Resp depression, Delirium, Seizures

Treatment

  • ABC’s
  • High flow O2
  • IV, ECG
  • Antidysrhythmics
  • Benzos
  • Vasopressors
  • Active cooling
52
Q 
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Examples
S/S
Treatment
Unique Note
A

Ex- Ibuprofen, Keteolac, Naproxin Sodium

S/S- NV, Abd pain, Metabolic acidosis, Dyspnea, Pulmonary edema, Extremity swelling, Tinnitus

Treatment

  • ABC’s
  • Supportive

Note- Adverse effect is aseptic meningitis; Stiff neck, Ha, Fever
- Discontinue use and transport

53
Q

Salicylates
Examples
S/S
Treatment

A

Ex-Aspirin, Oil of Wintergreen

S/S- TachyC, Dysrhythmias, Abd pain, Acidosis, Lethargy, HyperTherm, Pulmonary edema, ARDS

Treatment

  • IV, O2, Monitor
  • IV glucose
  • Sodium Bicarb
  • Activated charcoal
54
Q 
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
Action
Examples
S/S
Treatment
A

Action- Inhibit serotonin breakdown

Ex- Paxil (Fluoxetine), Zoloft (Sertraline), Prozac (Peroxetine), Celexa

S/S- NV, Tremors, Dilated pupils, Hypo/HyperT, Seizures, Prolonged QTI

Treatment

  • ABC’s
  • IV, ECG
  • Sodium Bicarb for widening QRS CMC first
55
Q

Tricyclics Anti-Depressants
Examples
S/S
Treatment

A

Ex- Amitriptyline (Amitril, Elavil), Imipramine (Apo-Imipramine), Doxepin

S/S- (Sympathomimetic/Serotonergic Effects)
- TachyC, TachyP, HypoT, HyperTherm, Dilated pupils, Dysrhythmias, AMS, Seizures

Treatment

  • Support
  • O2, IV, Monitor
  • Bicarb for Dysrhythmias
  • BGL
  • NO FLUMAZENIL
  • Benzos for seizures
56
Q 
Theophylline
Drug Class
Examples
S/S
Treatment
A

Drug Class: Methylxanthine

Ex- Aminophylline, Slo-Bid, Theo sprinkles

S/S- TachyC, Arrythmias, HypoT, TachyP, Seizures, Nv

Treatment

  • Supportive
  • Sodium Bicarb after CMC
  • Activated charcoal after CMC
57
Q

Indications of a meth lab (7)

A
  • Funnels/Containers/Tubing
  • Large tanks
  • OTC meds
  • Vehicle fluids
  • Thinners
  • Filters
  • Foils
58
Q

Lead poisoning
S/S
Treatment

A

S/S- Destruction of gastric mucosa leading to hemorrhage, Hematemesis, Melena, Eventual cardiovascular collapse, Encephalopathy, Developmental delays

Treatment

  • IV, O2, Monitor
  • Fluids with caution to avoid worsening Encephalopathy
59
Q

Mercury Poisoning
S/S
Treatment

A

S/S-Lipid soluble, AMS, Excitability, Vision impairment, Renal failure, Tremors, Ataxia, Excessive drooling, ABD pain

Treatment

  • Decon
  • ABC’S
  • Supportive
60
Q

Arsenic Poisoning
S/S
Treatment

A

S/S-Severe abd pain, HypoT, Nausea, Explosive diarrhea, Metallic taste in mouth, Rhabdo, Dysrhythmias

Treatment

  • ABC’s
  • High flow O2
  • Fluid (Vasopressors if needed)
  • ECG, IV, Monitor
61
Q

Contaminated food poisoning
Examples
S/S
Treatment

A

Ex-Botulism, Salmonella, E Coli, Shigella

S/S- Nv, Diarrhea, Abd pain, Facial flushing, Resp distress, Cramping

Treatment

  • ABC’s
  • IV
  • Antiemetics
  • Fluid
62
Q

What medication comes from the Foxglove plant

63
Q

What plant produces Ricin

A

Castor bean

64
Q

Poisonous Mushrooms and Plants
S/S
Treatment

A

S/S

  • SLUDGEM
  • Abd cramps, Nv, Diarrhea
  • Decreasing LOC, Coma

Treatment

  • Supportive
  • Contact PCC
65
Q

What is Hymenoptera

A

Large class of insects consisting of Bees, Wasps, Hornets, Ants

66
Q

Hymenoptera
S/S
Treatment

A

S/S
-Localized pain and swelling, redness, anaphylaxis

Treatment

  • Wash area
  • Remove stinger (scrape it off)
  • Cool compress
  • Observe and treat anaphylaxis
67
Q

Brown Recluse
Info
S/S
Treatment

A

Info
-Violin shape on back, Tissue necrotic venom, found in southern and Midwest states

S/S- Small bleb with white halo, Redness, Swelling, Joint pain, Fever, Chills, Nv

Treatment

  • Supportive
  • Prevent anaphylaxis with Antihistamines
68
Q

Black Widow
Info
S/S
Treatment

A

Info

  • Found everywhere
  • Orange/Red hour glass on abdomen
  • Neurotoxin

S/S- Pain, Redness, Progressive muscle spasms, Sever back/chest/shoulder pain, Abd pain, Nv, Diaphoresis, Seizures, HyperT, Paralysis, ALOC, HyperT

Treatment

  • Supportive
  • Calcium Gluconate/Valium for seizures
  • Antivenin
69
Q

Scorpion Stings
Info
S/S
Treatment

A

Info

  • Effects Cardiac and Resp centers through CNS
  • Venom is in bulb on tip of tail

S/S- Burning/Tingling, Pain then numbness, Muscle twitching, Abd cramps, Nv, Seizures, Ataxia, Blurred vision

70
Q

Venomous vs Nonvenomous snakes
Eyes
Pits
Fangs

A

Venomous

  • Elliptical eyes
  • Pits behind eyes
  • Fangs

Nonvenomous

  • Round eyes
  • No pits behind eyes
  • No fangs
71
Q

3 venomous snakes that inhabit ohio

A
  • Timber rattlesnake
  • Northern copperhead
  • Eastern massasauga
72
Q

Timber Rattlesnake

Information

A
  • Pits behind eyes
  • Very dark camo
  • Flee when scared
  • Lives in the woods
  • Rattles after they strike
73
Q

Northern Copperhead

Information

A
  • Copper color
  • Use tail to catch prey
  • Live in woods, swamps, meadows, mountains
74
Q

Eastern Massasauga

Information

A
  • Very spotted very dark brown and tan
  • Lives in swamps
  • Go away from noise
75
Q

Pit Vipers
Common incident
S/S
Treatment

A

Incident- Drunks playing with snakes

S/S- Hemmorhage, Nv, Weak, Resp depression, Numb/Tingling face and head

Treatment

  • Supine
  • Immobilize area
  • NO ice, NO restrictive bands
76
Q 
Coral Snakes
Color code
Toxin type
S/S
Treatment
A

Color code- Red on yellow kill a fellow

Toxin type- Neurotoxin

S/S- ALOC, HypoT, Resp depression, Paralysis, Ataxia, Slurred speech, Seizures

Treatment

  • Wash wound
  • Wound at heart level
  • Constricting band
  • IV
77
Q

Index of suspicion for drug abuse (3)

A
  • Unusual behavior
  • Track marks
  • Paraphenalia
78
Q 
Date Rape drugs
Types
Action
S/S
Treatment
A

Types- Gammahydroxybutyrate (GHB), Flunitrazepan (Rohypnol), Ecstacy (MDMA)

Action
GHB- Disinhibition and severe passivity
Roophy- CNS depressant

S/S
Ecstasy- Upper
GHB/Roophies- Downer (Sedation/Amnesia)

Treatment

  • Narcan
  • Flumazenil

Sinclair Paramedic 2150 (16 decks)

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