35 - Adult - OD Thinking Points

Question 1

T/F: Patients with ingestion of caustic substances may benefit from medication assisted intubation.

Answer 1

True. These often cause intra-oral burns, painful swallowing, and vomiting.

Question 2

Patients with TCA overdoses may initially appear well, but deteriorate rapidly. What should you be prepared to administered, both medication and procedure wise?

Answer 2

• CPR

- 50 mEq sodium bicarbonate for metabolic acidosis