Initial Assessment and Stabilization in Poisoned Patients

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What intervention takes priority for many poisoned patients?

Basic life support measures (correct)

Implementing advanced diagnostic imaging techniques

Providing oxygen and ventilatory assistance

Administering specific antidotes immediately

When is endotracheal intubation considered best for poisoned patients?

When the patient is alert and responsive

For patients with a depressed gag reflex (correct)

When the patient is able to breathe independently

For patients with unobstructed airways

What may be necessary to achieve adequate oxygenation and ventilation in some poisoned patients?

Administering oral medications

Providing oxygen via a nasal cannula

Endotracheal intubation with mechanical ventilation (correct)

Using non-invasive positive pressure ventilation

Why is it important to assess the poisoned patient's vital signs and mental status initially?

To identify the severity of poisoning Signup and view all the answers

What primary goals should be focused on during the initial assessment of a poisoned patient?

Assessment of the airway, breathing, and circulation Signup and view all the answers

How can the severity of poisoning be assessed in poisoned patients?

By using a specific poison severity score Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of poisoned patients typically know the identity of the toxin they ingested?

Less than one-fourth Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration in identifying the poisoning agent in cases of poisoning?

Time since the substance was ingested Signup and view all the answers

In intentional poisoning cases, patients may be vague or uncooperative due to:

Suicidal ideation Signup and view all the answers

What can provide clues in identifying the poisoning agent in cases where no information is available?

Examination of the patient's environment Signup and view all the answers

Patients with nontoxic ingestions and those minimizing the impact of toxic ingestion may not provide an accurate history due to:

Regretful gestures Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended for determining the severity of poisoning in patients?

Treat each patient individually based on age and medical history Signup and view all the answers

What is helpful in determining the severity of poisoning and appropriate care level?

Prompt consultation with a poison control center or medical toxicologist Signup and view all the answers

What does administering high flow oxygen to a patient with carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning aim to achieve?

Decrease the half-life of CO by about one hour Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to specific invasive treatments for certain poisonings that can be removed from the body at different points along the absorption phase?

Restorative drugs Signup and view all the answers

What equilibrium does the partial pressure of the free toxin depend on?

Equilibrium between blood and body compartments Signup and view all the answers

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