Poisons Flashcards
Acetaminophen OD tx
N-acetylcysteine
fever + tinnitus + tachypnea –> alkalosis
Poison + tx?
Aspirin OD
Na bicarb vs hemodialysis
headache → agitation/confusion → seizures and metabolic acidosis
Hydrocarbons usually asx, may have transient gagging
Poison + Tx
cyanide
nitrites + hydroxocobalmin + thiosulfate
hematemesis + abd pain + metabolic acidosis
Iron
deferoxamine
basophillic stipping + encephalopathy + abd pain
lead poisoning, get VENOUS levels
dimercaprol and DMSA
optic dics hyperemia + renal failure (oxalic acid crytals)
ethylene glycol
EtOH vs fomipezole
miosis, bradypnea, bradycardia, hypotension
opioids
naloxone
SLUDGE BBB
organophosphates
atropine + pralidoxime
torticolis, opisthotonus, dysphagia
phenothiazine
metoclopramide
diphenhydramine
dialted pupils, wide QRS, hypotension, dry mouth, blurry vision
TCAs
Sodium bicarb
warfarin ingestion give
vit K and FFP if severe