TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Initial Evaluation: Poisoning or Overdose A1 - Smollin, Craig A1 - Olson, Kent R. A2 - Papadakis, Maxine A. A2 - McPhee, Stephen J. A2 - Rabow, Michael W. Y1 - 2021 N1 - T2 - Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2021 AB - Patients with drug overdoses or poisoning may initially have no symptoms or they may have varying degrees of overt intoxication. The asymptomatic patient may have been exposed to or may have ingested a lethal dose, but not yet exhibit any manifestations of toxicity. It is important to (1) quickly assess the potential danger, (2) consider gut and skin decontamination to prevent absorption, (3) treat complications if they occur, and (4) observe the asymptomatic patient for an appropriate interval. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2023/02/05 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1175794788 ER -