Poison Control
Terms
undefined, object
copy deck
- A poisonous substance secreted by an animal or insect is defined as:
- Venom
- What are the various methods of evacuation for ingested poisons?
-
Emesis
gastric Lavage
Catharsis
Diuresis - Name the responsibilities of the SMDR in poison control:
-
Train Everyone in emergency procedures.
ID nearest Poison Control Center & phone #.
Post info in Sickbay & Antidote Locker. - What whould give to prevent the metabolism of Methanol?
- Ethanol
- What is the Tx for inhalation poisonings?
-
Remove to fresh air STAT
Give O2
Tx Pulmonary Edema - What 2 drugs or catharsises are used to help to clean or purge the bowels in case of ingested substances?
-
Magnesium Citrate
Milk of Magnesim - What is the antidote for Opiates?
- Naloxone
- What is the antidote for Organophosphates?
- Atropine
- What is the antidote for Tricycline?
- Physostigmine
- What is the antidote for Methemoglobinemia?
- Methylene blue
- What is the antidote for Acetaminophen (APAP)?
- Acetylcysteine
- What type of poisoning has a "soapy feeling" to the touch?
- Alkalie
- Name 2 sources of hydrogen Sulfide gas:
-
Sewage Effluents
AFFF systems sitting idle - What is the emergency Tx regimen of ciguatera fish poisoning?
-
Remove fish flesh from the stomach by induced emesis or gastric lavage.
Maintain Airway. - What species is a Cobra snake?
- Elapidae
- Name 2 classifications of snake venom:
-
Hemotoxic
Neurotoxic - What is the immediate S/Sx of a Black Widow spider bite?
- Muscle Spasm
- What is the Tx for a severe reaction to a Hymenoptera sting?
-
EPI 1:1000
0.1 ml/50lb or
0.3 ml STAT - What should you do first in the Tx of poisoning by Marine life?
- Hot Water immersion
- What potent toxin is responsible for the phenomenon "Red Tide"?
- Ciguatera toxin