lesson 10 toxicology

Question 1

toxicology

Answer 1

• anything that can get you sick or killed

- the approach to the patient is like detective work

Question 2

best info we can get

Answer 2

• what did the patient take or take in
• how did it occur
• the truth!
• when

Question 3

routes of exposure

Answer 3

• oral
• inhalation
• dermal
• injection
• mucosal absorption

Question 4

general approach to get poisoned patient

Answer 4

• scene safety
• identify toxin
• prevent further exposure
• manage ABCs
• establish vascular access
• VS
• decontamination

Question 5

toxidromes

Answer 5

• set of clinical signs (vitals) that you will notice and anticipate the next step of treatment
• todays drugs you don’t know whats in it

Question 6

opioids signs and symptoms

Answer 6

• decrease LOC
• decreased RR
• miosis
• hypotension