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Poisoning 

Poisoning may be accidental or intentional.

Children and the elderly

consider the possibility of child or elder abuse.

In adults and teenagers

usually indicates an underlying psychosocial problem. Poisons may be ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin or eye.

Poisoning

Subjective

Type of poison

Time of poisoning & duration

Amount

Objective

ABCD

Vital signs

Confused,comatose

Classical smell

Pupils

Mouth inspection

Associated injuries

Poisoning

Assessment

Critical

Abnormal VS except fever

Comatose,confused

Possible insecticide, antidep, antipsychotic

PCM >14 tablets within 6 hours

Semi-critical

PCM, aspirin, bleach, petroleum distillates

Non-critical

Antibiotics,OCP(unless contain iron), vitamins

Poisoning

Plan

Resuscitate if respiratory distress or shock

Prepare for gastric lavage and charcoal instillation