Emergency treatments of poisoning Flashcards
1
Q
Treatment of aspirin poisoning
A
Fluids, charcoal
2
Q
How is Acetylcysteine given
A
IV infusions - 3 infusions, 1hr +4hrs+16hrs duration
Dose by BW
3
Q
When is Acetylcysteine the most effective
A
Within the first 8 hours post-overdose
4
Q
When do you measure plasma paracetamol concentration in overdose
A
At least 4 hours post overdose
5
Q
Naloxone SEs (2)
A
arrhythmias, hypotension
