Toxicologic Emergencies Flashcards
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Ethylene Glycol: S/S, Electrolyte Abnormalities, Treatment
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N/V, ataxia, coma, depressed deep tendon reflexes, hypothermia, low grade fever. Profound anion-gap metabolic acidosis. Hypocalcemia. Dialysis, Fomepizole. A&SPT 517-518
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Cyanide Poisoning
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Bitter almond taste. Antidotes: amyl nitrate, sodium nitrate, sodium thiosulfate
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Iron overdose
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Antidote: deferoxamine
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Anticholenesterase - (Organophosphates, Carbamates) Antidote
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Atropine
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Acetaminophen Antidote
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N-acetylcysteine
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Anticholinergics (Benadryl) Antidote
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Physostigmine
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Digoxin Antidote
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Calcium
8
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Beta/Calcium channel blockers - Antidote
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Protamine, glucagon
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TCA’s Antidote
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NaHcO3-, Digoxin fab