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Bites+Stings+Poison

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Four routes of toxic absorption Inhaled, ingested, absorbed and injected
What is carbon monoxide and what does it do? Colourless, odorless, tasteless gas that a byproduct of incomplete combustion of carbon. It displaces oxygen from hemoglobin and binds more strongly to it.
What is chlorine gas and what does it do? Noxious gas that may be the result of mixing household cleaners or industrial accidents. It forms hydrochloric acid on contact with mucus membranes.
What is cyanide and what does it do? A chemical compound that blocks the use of oxygen at a cellular level in inhaled or ingested. It binds with and damages a protein in mitochondria to stop the production of ATP and suffocates cells
What are organophosphates? What do they do? They are compounds used in low amounts as pesticides. They prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine in the PSNS. Parasympathetic nervous system becomes overactivated.
What is the management of inhaled poisons? Ensure responder safety Remove patient from environment(if safe for you to do.) Airway and breathing support if needed High flow O2 RTC Supportive care
Management of spider bites? Symptom management and transport to hospital with pain management
Management of bites and stings? Remove stinger (Brush/scrap the stinger off, don't squeeze it) Monitor for anaphylaxis Transport to hospital with pain management
Management of snake bites? What is the only venomous snake in BC? High flow O2 RTC transport for antivenom therapy Western rattlesnake
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