Week 11 - overdoses

Question 1

what does toxidrome refer to?

Answer 1

a collection of signs and symptoms that are caused when a person is exposed to toxic levels of a particular substance

Question 2

what is the resucitation approach to an unconcious suspected overdose paitent?

Answer 2

Airway, breathing, circulation, control seizures, correct hypoglycemia, correct hyperthermia, rescuitation antidotes

Question 3

what is done in the risk assesment?

Answer 3

agent, dose, time since injestion, clinical features/course, paitent factors, progress of symptoms

Question 4

what may cause an over dose?

Answer 4

deliberate
accidental
recreational
occupational
drug toxicity build up
envenomation

Question 5

what are the steps of the risk assessment approach?

Answer 5

resuscitation, risk assessment, supportive care/investigations, treatment/decontamination, deposition of patient

Question 6

what drugs can cause seizures in overdoses?

Answer 6

Venlafaxine, bupropion, tramdol, amphetamines

Question 7

what considerations need to be made for the respiritory system in an overdose?

Answer 7

full RSA
intubation -MICA
secure airway
monitor ventilations

Question 8

what considerations/investigations need to be done for the cardiovascular system in an overdose?

Answer 8

12- lead EGC
fluids
monitor closely

Question 9

what considerations/investigations need to be done for the CNS in an overdose?

Answer 9

closly moniter GCS

Question 10

what is the posions hotline number?

Answer 10

13 11 26