Drug-Induced CNS Toxicity Flashcards by Nkanyiso Zulu | Brainscape

Q

Describe the interventions needed in the vast majority of toxicological cases.

A

Mneumonic=DON’T
>D-stick(Dextrose)
>Oxygen
>Naloxone
>Thiamine

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Specific Treatments

Describe treatments for Agitation.

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> Benzidiazepines are first-line
Neuroletics (similar efficacy eith benzidiazepines
Barbiturates
Propofol
Physostigmine (MUST do an ECG prior, to rule out 100ms<QRS due to TCA overdose)

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Specific treatments

Describe the treatment for Sedation/CNS depression

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> Airway management

> If opiod overdose is supsected, it is important to First administer antidote….

> Flumazenil is contraindicated in benzodiazepine overdose.

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Specific treatments

Describe the treatment of SEIZURES

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Administer Benzodiazepines (preferably Lorazepam)

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