Poisoning and overdose

4 routes of poisoning exposure

Ingested, inhaled, absorbed, injected

What information should you gather for a poisoning

Substance, time, amount, duration, intervention, weight, and effects

Carbon monoxide’s key characteristics

Band headache, nausea, dizziness, AMS, SpO2 100%

Treatment for CO poisoning

Remove from source and give high concentration oxygen

Major signs of stroke inhalation

Breathing difficulty, cough, soot, smoky / chemical breath, singed nasal hair

Smoke inhalation treatment

High concentration oxygen + airway / respiratory management

How do you decontaminate absorbed powder

Brush off powder first, then irrigate with clean water for AT LEAST 20 MINUTES

Environmental clues around poisoning

Containers, bottles, labels, SDS (safety data sheets)

Common sources of carbon monoxide

Improperly vented furnaces / stoves, generators, other combustion sources

Track marks

Marks or scarring associated with repeated injection, often along veins