RT Book, Section
A1 Smollin, Craig
A1 Olson, Kent R.
A2 Papadakis, Maxine A.
A2 McPhee, Stephen J.
A2 Rabow, Michael W.
SR Print(0)
ID 1175794788
T1 Initial Evaluation: Poisoning or Overdose
T2 Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2021
YR 2021
FD 2021
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9781260469868
LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1175794788
RD 2023/02/05
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.