Toxicology

Question 1

What is the Poison Control number?

Answer 1

1-800-222-1222

Question 2

What are the findings
for an opiate overdose?

Answer 2

Depressed mental status. decreased pulse, RR, BP, temp. Pinpoint pupils. Cool skin

Question 3

What is the treatment for an opiate overdose?

Answer 3

Narcan

Question 4

What BLS interventions can be considered in suspected poisoning/overdose?

Answer 4

Activated charcoal and fluid therapy

Question 5

What should be considered in any poisoning or overdose where perfusion does not improve?

Answer 5

Epinephrine infusion

Question 6

What is the treatment for button battery ingestion, w/o active bleeding?

Answer 6

Honey, 10 mL (2 teaspoons) PO q 10 min IF
Child is older then 12 mo AND
Battery was swallowed in previous 12 hours AND
Honey is immediately available

Question 7

What is the protocol for button battery ingestion w/ active bleeding?

Answer 7

Pediatric full trauma activation and no honey

Question 8

Where should all pediatric button battery ingestions go?

Answer 8

Children’s Colorado Springs