Toxic Gas inhalation: Inert gases: displaces O2 and injury/death is due to asphyxiation. CO2, methane, exane, propane acetylene. Mental, seizures, cardiac dysrhythmias Irritant gases: irritate tissues. Highly water soluble irritate…
Narcotics/Opiates: CNS and respiratory depressants. Heroin, morphine, codeine, meperidine, propoxyphene, fentanyl, hydrocodone. Euphoria Hypotension Respiratory depression/arrest Nausea Pinpoint pupils Seizures Coma Management: Maintain ABCs. Naloxone (Narcan) antagonizes narcotics (and the…
Cholinergics: stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, block the breakdown of acetylcholine. Pesticides like organophosphates and nerve gas agents like sarin, or soman. Severe symptoms are called: SLUDGEM Salivation Lacrimation Urination…
Poisoning and Overdose Poisoning: exposure to substance that is generally harmful, with no beneficial effects Overdose: excessive exposure to a substance that has normal treatment uses. Nearly ½ involve prescription…
Troubleshooting: if the IV solution flow is slow or non-existent ask yourself: Is the tourniquet loose? Restrictive clothing? Swelling at IV site? Flow regulator open? Tip of catheter against vein…