Chapter 16- Emergency Treatment Of Poisoning Flashcards

1
Q

Where can you find info on treatment of poisoning

A

BNF
TOXBASE
UK national poisons information

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2
Q

Name two drugs not absorbed by charcoal

A

Iron

Lithium

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3
Q

Signs of alcohol poisoning

A
Ataxia 
Dysarthria 
Nystagmus 
Drowsiness 
Coma
Hypotension 
Acidosis 
Hypoglycaemia
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4
Q

Main features of aspirin (salicylate) poisoning

A
Hyperventilation 
Tinnitus 
Deafness
Vasodilation 
Sweating
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5
Q

Activated charcoal can be given within 1 hour of how much aspirin

A

> 125mg/kg

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6
Q

Patients who weigh >110kg should use body weight of 110kg rather than ABW when calculating total dose of paracetamol ingested - why?

A

To avoid underestimating the potentially toxic paracetamol dose ingested

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7
Q

Acetylcysteine for paracetamol overdose is most effective if given within how many hours

A

Within 8hrs

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