CPG - A0709 - Organophosphate poisoning

Question 1

whats the key word to look for on a poisons label in Organophosphate poisoning?

Answer 1

Anticholinesterase

Question 2

What are the cholinergic effects that present Organophosphate poisoning?

Answer 2

Salivation
Brochnospasm
Sweating
Nausea
Bradycardia

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evidence of:
salivation compomising airway
Bradycardia with extremely poor perfusion

Question 3

What is the treatmemnt for organophosphate poisoning?

Answer 3

If no cholinergic effects:
- transport

Excessive cholinergic effects:
- MICA can give Atropine 1200 mcg IV repeated @ 5 mins

Question 4

What is contrainidicated in organophosphate poisoning?

Answer 4

Suxamethonium

Question 5

What is the PAED treatment for organophosphate poison?

Answer 5

Transport

Need MICA -> atropine 20mch/kg IV