This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Multiorgan Failure ====== A number of toxins lead to failure of multiple organs (commonly renal, hepatic, respiratory, cardiac, haematological and neurological). ==== These are thankfully rare but include: ==== * [[:wikitox:2.1.1.5.1_colchicine|Colchicine]] * A number of [[:wikitox:2.3.4_plants|plants/mushrooms]] * [[:wikitox:2.2.7.3.1_paraquat|Paraquat]] * [[:wikitox:2.2.7.4.4_organochlorines|Organochlorines]] * Heavy metals * [[:wikitox:2.1.9.6_iron|Iron]] * Mercury * [[:wikitox:2.2.6.1_arsenic|Arsenic]] * Thallium * [[:wikitox:2.1.1.1_acetaminophen|Paracetamol]] * [[:wikitox:2.2.9.1.1_carbon_monoxide|Carbon monoxide]] It is important to diagnose poisoning with metals as they have different requirements for decontamination and chelation therapy may be indicated. ==== Features that help to differentiate between these drugs are: ==== * [[:wikitox:oesophageal_burns|Oral and oesophageal erosions]] * [[:wikitox:major_organ_involved|Major organ involved]] * [[:wikitox:blood_concentrations|Blood & urine concentrations]] CKG Edit