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Signs, symptoms, and Treatment Of Specific Pediatric Poisonings Flashcards

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Acetaminophen – suggested laboratory studies

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  1. serum acetaminophen level (4-24 hours after ingestion)
  2. serum hepatic transaminases (late increase)
  3. prothrombin time (increased)
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Acetaminophen – clinical manifestations of poisoning

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Nausea/vomiting
Anorexia

May progress over days to jaundice, abdominal pain, and liver failure

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Acetaminophen – Antidote and Treatment

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A. Oral N-acetyl cysteine (most effective within 8h of ingestion)
T. Gastric emptying (within 1h); activated charcoal (within 4h)

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Antihistamine / anticholinergic toxicity – CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

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Anticholinergic toxidrome: drowsiness, delirium, hallucinations, seizure, skin flushing, fused dilated pupils, fever, cardiac dysthymias, dry mouth, speech and swallowing difficulties, nausea, vomiting

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Antihistamine / anticholinergic toxicity – suggested laboratory studies

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  1. Drug screen
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Antihistamine / anticholinergic toxicity – Antidote and treatment

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A. Physostigmine in select cases of severe anticholinergic signs and symptoms
T. Gastric emptying (early); activated charcoal; whole bowel irrigation for sustained release preparations; cardioresporatory support; seizure control

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ASPIRIN poisoning – CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

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Hyperpnea/tachypnea; (respiratory alkalosis / metabolic acidosis), fever, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, tinnitus, agitation, seizures

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ASPIRIN poisoning – suggested laboratory studies

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  1. Blood gas (increases pH; decreased PCO2; decreased HCO3-)
  2. Glucose (increases)
  3. Electrolytes (hypokalemia)
  4. PT and PTT (prolonged)
  5. Serum salicylate level
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ASPIRIN poisoning – Antidote and Treatment

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A– NONE

T– Gastric emptying/activated charcoal, fluid and electrolyte management, hemodialysis in severe cases

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Ethanol poisoning in children – COMMON SOURCES

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Cold preparations and mouthwash

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Ethanol poisoning in children – CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

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Lethargy, CNS depression, nausea/vomiting, ataxia, respiratory depression, coma, hypotension, hypothermia (in young children)

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Ethanol poisoning in children – Antidote and Treatment

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A– NONE

T–

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Hydrocarbon poisoning in children – COMMON SOURCES

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Fuels, household cleaners, polishes, and other solvents

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Hydrocarbon poisoning in children – CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

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Tachypnea, coughing, respiratory distress, cyanosis, fever (aspiration);

nausea/vomiting, GI discomfort (oral ingestion)

mental status changes occur regardless of route

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Hydrocarbon poisoning in children – Antidote and Treatment

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A– NONE

T– prevent aspiration (resulting in gastric pneumonitis); avoid gastric emptying; supportive respiratory care

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Iron poisoning in children – CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

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Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal blood loss, acute liver failure, seizures, shock, coma

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Iron poisoning in children – suggested laboratory studies

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  1. Serum iron level (3-5 hr post ingestion)
  2. Serum pH (decreased)
  3. Serum glucose (increased)
  4. Bilirubin and liver function tests (increased)
  5. PT (prolonged)
  6. WBC (increased)
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Iron poisoning in children – Antidote and Treatment

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A: deferoxamine chelation
T: gastric lavage (early); whole bowel irrigation; dialysis (late, severe)

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Organophosphate poisoning in children – COMMON SOURCES

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Insecticides

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Organophosphate poisoning in children – CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

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"SLUDGE" 
      Salivation
      Lacrimation
      Urination
      Defecation
      Gastric cramping
      Emesis

Also, small but reactive pupils, sweating, muscle fasciculations, confusion, and coma

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Organophosphate poisoning in children – suggested laboratory studies

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  1. Plasma OR res blood cell cholinesterase (decreased)
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Organophosphate poisoning in children – Antidote and Treatment

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A: atropine sulfate, followed by pralidoxime chloride

T: gastric lavage (early); activated charcoal (if ingested)

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Opiate poisoning in children – CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

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Bradycardia, hypotension, decreased RR, pinpoint pupils, somnolence, coma

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Opiate poisoning in children – suggested laboratory studies

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Toxicologic screen (urine AND serum)

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Opiate poisoning in children – Antidote and Treatment

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A: naloxone

T: gastrointestinal decontamination if appropriate; respiratory support

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Sympathomimetic poisoning in children – COMMON SOURCES

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Decongestants, amphetamines, cocaine

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Sympathomimetic poisoning in children – CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

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Tachycardia, hypertension, fever, large but reactive pupils, sweating, agitation, delirium/psychosis, seizures

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Sympathomimetic poisoning in children – suggested laboratory studies

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  1. Electrolytes (hypokalemia)
  2. Blood glucose (decreased)
  3. ECG
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Sympathomimetic poisoning in children – Antidote and Treatment

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A– NONE

T: gastric lavage/activated charcoal/ cathartics, sedatives for severe agitation, cardiorespiratory support

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Theophylline poisoning in children – CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

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Tachycardia, hypotension, tachypnea, vomiting, agitation, seizures

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Theophylline poisoning in children – CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

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Tachycardia, hypotension, tachypnea, vomiting, agitation, seizures

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Theophylline poisoning in children – suggested laboratory studies

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  1. Serum theophylline level (q2-4h),
  2. Blood glucose (increased)
  3. Hypokalemia
  4. Acidemia
  5. Hypercalcemia
  6. Hypophosphatemia
  7. ECG
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Theophylline poisoning in children – Antidote and Treatment

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A– NONE

T– activated charcoal/ whole bowel decontamination , hemodialysis in severe ingestion

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Tricyclic antidepressant poisoning in children – CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

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Tachycardia, hypertension progressing to hypotension, confusion, drowsiness, dry mucous membranes, dilated but responsive pupils, agitation, seizures, coma, dysrhythmias

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Tricyclic antidepressant poisoning in children – suggested laboratory studies

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ECG (widened QRS complex, ventricular arrhythmias)

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Tricyclic antidepressant poisoning in children – Antidote and Treatment

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A– NONE

T– gastric lavage/activated charcoal, sodium bicarbonate (blood alkylization) for conduction abnormalities.

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Ethanol poisoning in children – suggested laboratory studies

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Serum

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Hydrocarbon poisoning in children – suggested laboratory studies

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  1. Arterial blood gas monitoring

2. Chest radiograph (initial and 4-6h after exposure)

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