Poisoning & Overdose Flashcards
(44 cards)
A substance, ingested, inhaled, injected, or absorbed that interferes with normal physiological functions and causes harm
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Neutralizes poison
Antidote
Induces vomiting***
Emetic (ex. Syrup of Ipecac)
Induces adhesion of atoms, ions, or molecules to a surface
Adsorbent (ex. Activated charcoal)
Pumping of stomach
Gastric Lavage
MC method of poisoning***
Ingestion
Children aged _ - _ are most at risk
1-5 yrs old
First step in any poisoning
contact LOCAL poison control
Contraindications to induce vomiting***
Corrosive, volatile petroleum products, convulsants, no gag reflex,
Most effective way to remove a stinger
credit card
Characteristic odors - Bitter almonds
Cyanide
Characteristic odors - Garlic
Organophosphates, Arsenic
Characteristic odors - Fruity
DKA, Isopropyl Alcohol
Majority of poisonings are intentional or unintentional?
Unintentional
Majority of DEATHS secondary to poisoning are intentional or unintentional?
Intentional overdose
Most poisonings occur where?
Home
1 cause of UNINTENTIONAL overdose
Opioid Narcotics
1 drug used for INTENTIONAL overdose
Acetaminophen (ex. Tylenol)
Most commonly reported poison
Analgesics (specifically Acetaminophen)
Least commonly reported poison
Alcohol
Poison associated with MOST deaths
Opioid narcotics
Poison associated with LEAST deaths
Hydrocarbons
1 poisonous killer
Carbon Monoxide
Most toxic methyxanthine (caffeine derivative)
Theophylline
