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DRUG OVERDOSE (DIAGNOSTIC TESTS (level of consciousness, vitals, look for…
DRUG OVERDOSE
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
level of consciousness
vitals
look for toxidromes
ABG
serum electrolytes
calculate anion gap
urinalysis
quantitative toxicology
ECG
RESPIRATORY MANAGEMENT
resuscitation and stabilization of patient first
in-depth symptom assessment
identification of the specific offending substance
CO-oximetry
intubation/mechanical ventilation
O2
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
hypoglycemia
diabetic ketoacidosis
hypercalcemia/hypernatremia
meningitis
CLINICAL SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
vary according to substance involved
vary according to route of entry to body
ETIOLOGY
harmful exposure to various drugs or chemicals
accidental
intentional
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
vary according to substance involved
Lisa Stevenson