Poisoning and Overdose Chapter 22

<p>Decontaminate the patient before treatment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Redness of the skin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bring all containers and labels to the receiving facility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Turn the patient on their side (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Injected (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Altered mental status (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decontaminate the area with soap and water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A substance that produces adverse effects when it enters the body. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It binds to certain poisons and prevents absorption. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Difficulty breathing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Toxins can be ingested, inhaled, injected, or absorbed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Removing pills or fragments from the mouth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The dose of charcoal should be repeated once. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consult medical direction before administration. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cough (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Black stools. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some brands bind more poison than others. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Timing of exposure. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wait for the scene to be secured. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The liquid should be shaken or stirred again. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The patient may vomit or further deteriorate. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chemical burns on skin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensuring the airway is clear and open. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>What is your favorite food? (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Development of black stools. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading to injury. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Remove contaminated clothing while protecting oneself (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Irrigate with clean water away from the affected eye for at least 20 minutes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poisoning by mouth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Altered mental status (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shake the container thoroughly to suspend medication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>25-50 grams (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Do not give activated charcoal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>20 minutes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient's airway difficulties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contact medical direction for guidance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Remove the patient from the toxic environment, provide oxygen if needed, and bring containers of the poison to the receiving facility.

Symptoms may include weakness, dizziness, chills, fever, nausea, and vomiting.

Ensure airway & oxygen, prepare for potential vomiting, and transport with containers.

Skin exposure, burns, itching, and redness might occur.

Type of venomous spider, whose bite is a toxin.

A type of spider that injects venom.

Aquatic creature that injects venom via sting.

Type of marine animal that injects venom

Process of removing the toxin from a patient

Additional rescuers with gear might be needed for a patient exposed to toxins.

Remove contaminated clothing (protect yourself), brush powder off, or irrigate liquid with water for at least 20 minutes. Irrigate eyes with clean water for at least 20 minutes.

For some substances, flushing the affected area with water for 20 minutes is crucial before transport. Consult medical direction for specific guidance.

Continuously assess a patient's airway and manage any difficulties encountered, following established procedures.

A medication used to adsorb ingested poisons.

Administered for poisoning through the mouth.

Avoid use in unconscious patients, and with ingestion of acids or alkalis, or if unable to swallow.

1 gram per kg of body weight, typically 25-50 grams for adults.

12.5-25 grams, depending on the specific child's weight.

Shake the container, pour into a cup, and persuade the patient to drink all of it.

Specific brands include SuperChar™ , InstaChar™ , Actidose™ and Liqui-Char™

Activated charcoal binds to certain poisons in the stomach, preventing them from being absorbed into the body.

Not all brands of activated charcoal are the same; some bind more toxins than others.

Activated charcoal can cause black stools. Vomiting may occur, especially after ingesting poisons that cause nausea.

If the patient vomits after taking activated charcoal, the dose should be repeated once.

If the patient takes a long time to drink the medication, the charcoal may settle. Shake or stir the liquid again before administration.

Toxins can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, injection, or absorption.

Ensuring a clear airway is crucial in poisoning cases. This may involve using an airway adjunct or providing oxygen.

Be prepared for the patient to vomit or deteriorate further after poisoning.

Gathering a thorough history of the poisoning event, including the substance, dose, and time of ingestion, is crucial.

Treatment includes airway management, use of activated charcoal, and other interventions depending on the type of toxin.

Any substance that causes harm when it enters the body, including medicines.

Toxins can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, injection, and absorption.

Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, altered mental status, abdominal pain, chemical burns around the mouth, and unusual breath odor.

Remove any pills from the patient's mouth safely, consult medical direction for activated charcoal, and bring all poison containers to the hospital.

Symptoms include breathing difficulty, chest pain, cough, hoarseness, dizziness, and headache.

Move the patient to fresh air, provide oxygen if needed, and bring containers of the poison to the hospital.

A medication that binds to ingested poisons in the stomach to prevent absorption into the body.

Activated charcoal is given for poisoning through the mouth, but not for acids, alkalis, or unconscious patients.

Black stools and vomiting might occur.