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MSRA: Overdose + Antidotes Flashcards

1
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Paracetamol

A

1hr - Activated charcoal
NAC

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2
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Carbon Monoxide

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100% Oxygen

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3
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Salicylates (Aspirin)

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Urinary alkalinisation with IV bicarb

Haemodialysis

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4
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Opioids

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Naloxone

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5
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Digoxin

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Digoxin specific antibody

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6
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Benzodiazepines

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Flumazenil

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7
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Cyanide

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Hydroxycobalamime

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8
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Tricyclic Antidepressants

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IV Bicarbonate

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9
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Lithium

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Haemodialysis

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10
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Warfarin

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Vitamin K

Prothrombin

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11
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Heparin (UF)

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Protamine sulphate

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12
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B-blockers

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Atropine, then Glucagon

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13
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Organophoshates

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Atropine

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14
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Anti-freeze (ethylene glycol)

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Fomepizole

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15
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Methanol

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Fomepizole/Ethanol

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16
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Iron

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Desferrioxamine

17
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Lead

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Dimercaprol/Calcium Edetate

18
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What are the indications for starting NAC?

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Staggered overdose (taken over more than 1 hour)
Serum levels above treatment line at 4 hours
Presents between 8-24 hours and taken more than 150mg/kg

19
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What are the features of carbon monoxide poisioning?

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Headache **
Nausea, vomiting
Vertigo
In severe cases: Deep flushed cherry red skin, hyperpyrexia

20
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What are the symptoms in TCA overdose?

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Tachycardia
Sweating
Reduced GCS

21
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What are the ECG changes in TCA overdose?

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Sinus tachycardia
Widened QRS
Prolonged QT

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