Poisoning or Overdose

Question 1

Background information- quick response

Answer 1

Amount
Agent
Time
Patient- age and weight
Route
Symptoms - ideally supported with relevant clinical parameters
Circumstances- accidental, deliberate, administration error, drug ID unknown
Type - acute, chronic, acute-on-chronic, staggered, unknown
Intent - intentional, or accidental
Action taken - did patient or carer try any self-care in response. If patient has life threatening symptoms(unconscious or having difficulty breathing) urge caller to call an ambulance