Poisoning Flashcards
1
Q
Iron tox
A
Deferoximine
Nausea, hematemesis + melena, AG met acidosis
2
Q
Lead
A
Succimer >45, Dimercaprol + Ca EDTA >75 (confirm capillary test > 5 w venous lead level)
3
Q
Toxic ingestion
A
ABCs
Remove clothing
XR if breathing impaired
Endoscopy w in 24 h
4
Q
Methemoglobinemia
A
Ox agents (dapsone, nitrites, topical analgesics) Fe2-–>Fe3 can’t bind + can’t let go
Pulse ox 85% NOT IMP W O2
PaO2 nl (measures free O2)
Methylene blue
5
Q
TCA or aspirin tox
A
Sodium bicarb
6
Q
Alcohol tox
A
Fomepizole
7
Q
Ulcers on lips and tongue w tox ingestion
A
Drain cleaner
8
Q
Salicylate
A
Resp alkalosis (inc resp drive), met acidosis (other mech)
