This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Core Information ====== * [[:wikitox:introduction|Introduction]] * Links to specific poisoning information - see monographs: * Drugs [[:wikitox:drugs_by_class|by class]], [[:wikitox:drugs_by_name|by name]] * [[:wikitox:chemicals|Chemicals]] * [[:wikitox:natural_toxins|Natural toxins]], [[:wikitox:plants_by_name|plants by name]], [[:wikitox:snakes_by_name|snakes by name]] * [[:wikitox:epidemiology|Epidemiology]] * [[:wikitox:3.2.1.2_signs_and_symptoms|History]] * [[:wikitox:past_medical_history|Past medical history]] * [[:wikitox:previous_self_poisonings|Previous self-poisonings]] * [[:wikitox:other_drug_use|Other drug use]] * [[:wikitox:source_of_medication|Source of medication]] * [[:wikitox:suicidal_intent|Suicidal intent]] * [[:wikitox:time_and_type_of_exposure|Time and type of exposure]] * [[:wikitox:3.2.1.2_signs_and_symptoms|Physical examination]] * Investigations * [[:wikitox:arterial_blood_gases|Arterial blood gases]] * [[:wikitox:blood_glucose|Blood glucose]] * [[:wikitox:drug_concentrations|Drug concentrations]] * [[:wikitox:ecg_changes|ECG]] * [[:wikitox:electrolytes_creatinine_liver_function_tests|Electrolytes, creatinine, liver function tests]] * [[:wikitox:urinary_drug_screen|Urinary drug screen]] * [[:wikitox:information_regarding_toxicity|Information regarding toxicity]] * Differential diagnosis * [[:wikitox:3.2.1.1.1_acidosis|Acidosis]] * [[:wikitox:3.2.1.3_toxidromes|The anticholinergic syndrome]] * [[:wikitox:3.2.1.1.3_bradyarrhythmias|Bradyarrhythmias]] * [[:wikitox:3.2.1.1.5_hallucinations|Hallucinations/delirium]] * [[:wikitox:3.2.1.1.6_hypotension_and_bradycardia|Hypotension and bradycardia]] * [[:wikitox:3.2.1.1.7_multiorgan_failure|Multiorgan failure]] * [[:wikitox:3.1.3_seizures|Seizures]] * [[:wikitox:3.2.1.1.9_differential_diagnosis_of_sympathomimetic_syndrome|The sympathomimetic syndrome]] * [[:wikitox:3.2.1.1.10_tachyarrhythmias|Tachyarrhythmias]] * [[:wikitox:3.2.1.1.4_unconsciousness|Unconsciousness]] * [[:wikitox:management_of_patients_refusing_treatment|Management of patients refusing treatment]] * Treatment * Decontamination * [[:wikitox:3.2.2.2.3_activated_charcoal|Activated charcoal]] * [[:wikitox:3.2.2.2.1_emesis|Emesis]] * [[:wikitox:3.2.2.2.2_gastric_lavage|Gastric lavage]] * [[:wikitox:3.2.2.2.4_whole_bowel_irrigation_lavage|Whole bowel irrigation (lavage)]] * Enhancing elimination * [[:wikitox:alkaline_diuresis_and_ion_trapping|Alkaline diuresis & ion trapping]] * [[:wikitox:3.2.3.1.2_charcoal_haemoperfusion|Charcoal haemoperfusion]] * [[:wikitox:3.2.3.1.1_haemodialysis|Haemodialysis]] * [[:wikitox:3.2.2.2.3.1_repeated_doses_of_activated_charcoal|Repeated doses of activated charcoal]] * [[:wikitox:3.2.2.2.4_whole_bowel_irrigation_lavage|Whole bowel irrigation]] * Supportive treatment * [[:wikitox:2.2.7.5.1_anticoagulant|Anticoagulation]] * [[:wikitox:3.4.11_protect_airway_ventilation_manage_airway_injury|Intubation and ventilation]] * [[:wikitox:nursing_care|Nursing care]] * [[:wikitox:thiamine|Thiamine]] * Specific complications * [[:wikitox:non_cardiogenic_pulmonary_oedema|Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome]] * [[:wikitox:aspiration_pneumonia|Aspiration pneumonia]] * [[:wikitox:3.4.3_control_of_arrhythmia_antidysrhythmics|Cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac arrest]] * [[:wikitox:delirium_and_its_treatment|Delirium]] * [[:wikitox:paralytic_ileus|Paralytic Ileus]] * [[:wikitox:status_epilepticus_and_treatment_of_seizures|Status epilepticus]] * [[:wikitox:3.5.1_drug_and_alcohol_issues|Drug and alcohol assessment & counselling]] CKG Edit