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Poisoning & Overdose Flashcards

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Reasons for poisoning

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Accidental

factitious disorder imposed on another - munchausen by proxy

Deliberate self poisoning - often impulsive and rarely suicidal, often taken with alcohol

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Methods of poisoning

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Injection

Inhalation

Ingestion

Absorption

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Irrigate CS gas with water?

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NO

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Effects of O/D on Aspirin

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GI irritation

GI bleed

Vomiting

Metabolic acidosis = increased RR

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Effects of O/D on Paracetamol

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Nausea/Vomiting

Anorexia and abdominal pain

liver damage

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Tri-cyclic antidepressant O/D

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Cardiac arrhythmias e.g. tachycardia

Convulsions

Coma

Acidosis

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Organophosphate poisoning

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leads to excessive parasympathetic activity

bradycardia

Drooling

Wheezing

Blocks the enzyme acetylcholinesterase

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Cocaine overdose

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Dilated pupils

Sweaty

Agitated

Chest pain

Tachycardia

Hypertensive

TREATMENT:
Diazepam. Consider Aspirin and GTN

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