Week 11- organophosphate poisoning

Question 1

what are the numonics used to remember the muscarinic sings of organophosphate poisoning?

Answer 1

SLUDGE/BBB
salivation, lacrimation, urination, dedication, gastric, emesis, bronchoreaa, bronchospasm and Brady cardia

DUMBLES- defecation, urinatiin, monism bronchorea/bronchospams, bradycardia, emisis, salivation

Question 2

what is the key word to look out for if there is possible organophosphate poisioning>

Answer 2

anticholinesterase

Question 3

what evidence would confirm organophosphate poisoning?

Answer 3

collonergic effects- salivation, bronchospasm, sweating, nausea, bradycardia
and key word- anticholinesyerase

Question 4

what are the evidence for excessive cholinergic effects?

Answer 4

salivation compromising airway and or bradycardia with inadequate perfusion

Question 5

what should be done under general care for a patient with suspected organophosphate poisoning?

Answer 5

remove clothing and wash skin thoughrougly with soap and water