Overdose/Posioning Flashcards
1
Q
What is the antidote for paracetamol?
A
IV acetylcysteine
Monitor clotting as deranged LFT’s will not show up immediately.
2
Q
What is the antidote for NSAIDs?
A
Activated charcoal. (Good antidote for many things)
3
Q
What is the antidote for Iron?
A
Gastric lavage
4
Q
What is the antidote for Methadone?
A
Naloxone
5
Q
What is the antidote for Alcohol?
A
IV dextrose if needed
6
Q
What is the antidote for Detergent?
A
Airway support and gastric emptying via an NG tube
7
Q
In accidental overdose situations who should be informed?
A
Consider safeguarding