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Toxicology

Opiates: examples morphine, codeine
Opiates and Opoids: signs and symptoms Hypoventilation or respiratory arrest Pinpoint pupils Sedation or coma Hypotension
Opioids: examples Heroin Fentanyl Methadone Oxycodone
Sympathomimetics: Examples Mephedrone Cocaine Methamphetamine
Sympathomimetics Hypertension Tachycardia Dilated pupils Agitation or seizures Hyperthermia
Sedative-hypnotics: Examples Diazepam Secobarbital Temazepam Midazolam
Sedative-hypnotics: Signs and symptoms Slurred speech Sedation or coma Hypoventilation Hypotension
Anticholinergics: Examples Atropine, diphenhydramine, chlorpheniramine, doxylamine, Datura stramonium (jimsonweed)
Anticholinergics: Signs and Symptoms Tachycardia, hyperthermia, hypertension, dilated pupil, dry skin and mucous membranes, sedation, agitation, seizures, coma, or delirium, decreased bowel sounds
Cholinergics: Examples organophosphates, pilocarpine, nerve gas
Cholinergics: Signs and Symptoms Airway compromise SLUDGEM - Salivation, sweating - Lacrimation (excessive tearing of the eyes) - Urination - Defecation, drooling, diarrhea - Gastric upset and cramps - Emesis (vomiting) - Muscle twitching/miosis (pinpoint pupils)
What questions can you ask the patients? What substance did you take, when did you take it, how much did you take, did you eat or drink before or after taking it, have you been given an antidote or other substance following, how much do you weigh?
What are signs and symptoms of absorbed and surface contact poisons History of exposure, liquid or powder on a patient's skin, burns, itching, irritation, redness of skin, typical odors of the substance
How do you treat dry powder or liquid Brush of the powder and flood the area with water for 15-20 minutes, then wash skin with soap and water Flood liquid for 15-20 minutes
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