Classic Toxidromes

Question 1

Anticholingeric Toxidrome

Answer 1

Pulse up
Pupil dilates.
Urinary retention, bladder up.
Hyperthermia.
Dry skin.

(agitation, confusion, dry mouth)

Question 2

Cholinergic Toxidrome

Answer 2

Respiratory rate up.
Pulse rate down.
Loss of sphincter control.
Muscle paralysis.
Vomiting wheezing.
Wet skin.

Atropine

Question 3

Opioid Toxidrome

Answer 3

Respiratory depression.
Hypotension
Coma
Non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema,

Question 4

Sedatives Toxidrome

Answer 4

Respiratory rate down.
Pulse down.
Blood pressure down.
Loss of consciousness.
Ataxia
Dysarthria (trouble speaking)
Blisters

Question 5

Salicylates Toxidrome

Answer 5

Pulse up,
Resp up
Hypotension
Temp up
Coma,
deafness

Question 6

Sympathomimetics

Answer 6

Resp up,
Pulse up,
BP down
Temp up
Wet,
excitation,
agitation,
Seizures

Antidote=benzodiazepines

Question 7

Antidote for Paracetmol

Answer 7

n-Acetylcysteine