Question | Answer |
Do Not rely on Pt. Hx of ____ , especially on ____ ___ | injestion ; suicide attempts |
Bring what to the ED | Bottles , Contents , and emesis |
Tricyclic S&S's | Seizures , tachy dysrhythmias , hypotension , decreased mental status or coma |
Acetaminophen S&S's | Initially normal or nausea vomiting . If not treated can cause irreversible liver failure . |
Depressants S&S's | decreased HR , decreased BP , decreased temp. , decreased resp. , non specific pupils |
Stimulants S&S's | increased HR , increased BP , increased temp. , dialated pupils , seizures |
Anticholinergics S&S's | increased HR , increased temp , dialated pupils , and mental status changes |
Cardiac Meds S&S's | dysrhythmias and mental status changes |
Solvents S&S's | nausea , vomiting , and mental status changes |
Insecticides S&S's | increased or decreased HR , increased secrations , nausea , vomiting , diarrhea , pinpoint pupils |
DO NOT give ____ _____ to cocaine overdoses | Beta blockers |
Differential Diagnosis | TCA , Tylenol , Depressants , Stimulants , Anticholinergic , Cardiac Meds , Solvents , Alcohol , Cleaning Agents , Insecticides |