Toxidrome Physiologically based abnormalities that are known to occur with specific classes of substances and typically are helpful in diagnosis
Toxidromes Physiologically based abnormalities that are known to occur with specific classes of substances and typically are helpful in diagnosis
Toxicological Screen In the acute care setting tox screen is very limited and does not contribute significantly Tox screens may play a role in evaluation of children
Toxicological Screen In the acute care setting tox screen is very limited and does not contribute significantly Tox screens may play a role in evaluation of children
Gross decontamination undressing patients and washing them thoroughly with copious amounts of water Should occur outside of ED(emergency department) All towels and clothing should be put into hazardous waste bags Pt should initially be in isolated area
Gross Decontamination undressing patients and washing them thoroughly with copious amounts of water Should occur outside of ED(emergency department) All towels and clothing should be put into hazardous waste bags Pt should initially be in isolated area
Eyes Ocular exposure's should be treated immediately by copious irrigation Usually 2 L NS(normal saline) Use of tetracaine may be needed Alkalies require specific considerations Lengthy continuous irrigation until pH<8.0 Need ophthalmologic consult
Eyes Ocular exposure’s should be treated immediately by copious irrigation Usually 2 L NS(normal saline) Use of tetracaine may be needed Alkalies require specific considerations Lengthy continuous irrigation until pH < 8.0 Need ophthalmologic consult