Chapter 16- Emergency Treatment Of Poisoning Flashcards
1
Q
Where can you find info on treatment of poisoning
A
BNF
TOXBASE
UK national poisons information
2
Q
Name two drugs not absorbed by charcoal
A
Iron
Lithium
3
Q
Signs of alcohol poisoning
A
Ataxia Dysarthria Nystagmus Drowsiness Coma Hypotension Acidosis Hypoglycaemia
4
Q
Main features of aspirin (salicylate) poisoning
A
Hyperventilation Tinnitus Deafness Vasodilation Sweating
5
Q
Activated charcoal can be given within 1 hour of how much aspirin
A
> 125mg/kg
6
Q
Patients who weigh >110kg should use body weight of 110kg rather than ABW when calculating total dose of paracetamol ingested - why?
A
To avoid underestimating the potentially toxic paracetamol dose ingested
7
Q
Acetylcysteine for paracetamol overdose is most effective if given within how many hours
A
Within 8hrs
