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22.8.2013(washington Manual) Flashcards

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Five general toxidromes

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Sympathomimetic
Cholinergic
Anticholinergic
Opiate
Sedative hypnotic
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Physical examination in poisoning

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Vitals
Pupils
Skin
Bowel
Bladder
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Features of sympathomimetic toxidrome

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Hypertension
Tachycardia
Mydriasis
Hyperpyrexia
Diaphoresis
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Causes of sympathomimetic toxidrome

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Amphetamines
Cocaine
Vasopressors
Beta agonists

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Features of cholinergic toxidrome

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Bradycardia
Low oxygen saturation
Respiratory depression
Pinpoint pupils 
SLUDGE
 salivation
 Lacrimation
 Urination
 Defecation
 GI distress
 Emesis
Seizures 
Coma
Fasciculation
Paralysis
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Anticholinergic toxidrome

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Tachycardia
Dry skin
Hyperpyrexia
Agitation,delirium
Mydriasis
Urinary retention
Decreased intestinal motility
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Features of opiate toxidrome

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Miosis
Respiratory depression
Decreased GI motility
Coma

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Features of sedative hypnotic toxidrome

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Coma with normal vitals(ingested benzodiazepines donot cause respiratory depression)

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Poisonings in which adequate oxygenation is of concern

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Cyanide
Methhemoglobinemia
CO poisoning

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Effect of cardiac toxins in ECG and their explanations

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PR prolongation- nodal blockade
QRS- sodium channel blockade
QT- potassium channel blockade

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Toxins which are radio dense in X ray

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CHIPS
Chloral hydrate
Heavy metals
Iron
Phenothiazines
Enteric coated preparations
Sustained release preparations
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The clinical utility of activated charcoal is limited if ingestion occurred _______ hrs prior to presentation

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1

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Dose of activated charcoal

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1g/kg

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Indications for multi-dose charcoal

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Bind to concretions
 Aspirin
Prevent enterohepatic or enteroenteric circulation
 Phenobarbital
 Phenytoin
 Theophylline
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Indications for whole bowel irrigation

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Sustained release preparations
Metals
Body packing

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Dose of PEG for whole bowel irrigation

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1-2L/h

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Contraindications to gastric lavage in poisoning

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Airway compromise
Persistent vomiting
Presence of illeus
Bowel perforation
Bowel obstruction

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