OVERDOSE AND POISONING Flashcards
1
Q
What is treatment for aspirin poisoning?
A
2
Q
When is acetylcystine most effective?
A
within 8 hours of consumption
can be used 24 hours after
3
Q
How is overdose generally treated?
A
Activated charcoal within 1 hour of ingestion
Convulsions;
IV
lorazepam, diazepam, oromucosal midazolam
4
Q
What can be given in benzodiazepine overdose?
A
Flumazenil
used with caution
5
Q
What is used to treat bradycardia?
A
Atropine
6
Q
What is treatment against iron poisoning?
A
Desferrioxamine
7
Q
What is treatment for lithium overdose?
A
Haemodialysis
if within 1 hour
Gastric lavage
Whole bowel irrigation
