4602 Overdose Adverse Reaction

Question 1

Emergency Stabilization

Answer 1

BGL

Narcan for respiratory depression associated with narcotic OD, may repeat as clinically indicated

Benadryl for suspected dystonic reaction

Question 2

BHO

Answer 2

Activated Charcoal for suspected OD within 1 hour of ingestion

Calcium (Typically in 50 mL NS drip over 10 min) for suspected beta blocker or calcium channel blocker OD

Glucagon for suspected beta blocker or calcium channel blocker OD

Bicarb for AMS and /or dysrhythmia with suspected TCA OD