Poisoning overdose Flashcards
1
Q
OVERALL
A
- Agent
- Amount
- Circumstance
- Time
- Route
- Patient
- Symptoms
- Tests
- Action taken
2
Q
Amount
A
- Amount ingested
- Blood levels
3
Q
Agent
A
- Generic and brand name
4
Q
Circumstance
A
Accidental or deliberate?
Administration error
5
Q
Time
A
- As accurate a time/timeframe as possible
- Multiple or single exposure
6
Q
Route
A
ingestion, inhalation, skin, eye, injection, bite/sting, other, unknown.
7
Q
Patient
A
- Weight
8
Q
Symptoms
A
- Check for any symptoms associated with overdose
- Respiratory depression?
- Respiratory rate
- Renal dysfunction?
- Liver dysfunction
- Life-threatening symptoms
9
Q
Tests
A
Renal dysfunction?
- eGFR
- CrCl
- u&es
Liver dysfunction
- LFTs
- ALT/ AST
- albumin, bilirubin
- INR
10
Q
Action taken?
A
Any action taken by the patient
Any treatment given
