[TOXI] CLASSIFICATION OF POISONS - INORGANIC COMPOSITION

Dimercaprol (BAL), DMSA (Succimer), gastric lavage

Arsenic

EDTA, Dimercaprol (BAL), DMSA (Succimer)

Lead

Dimercaprol (BAL), DMSA (Succimer), activated charcoal

Mercury

Supportive care, calcium supplements, EDTA (rarely used)

Cadmium

Supportive care, avoid further exposure

Chromium

Hydroxycobalamin, sodium nitrite, sodium thiosulfate

Cyanide

Calcium gluconate (for systemic toxicity), milk, or antacids

Fluoride

Methylene blue, oxygen therapy

Nitrate/nitrite

Supportive care, reduce exposure

Aluminum

Deferoxamine, gastric lavage, supportive care

Iron

Penicillamine, trientine, zinc supplementation

Copper

Supportive care, eliminate exposure

Zinc

Supportive care, gastric lavage (early), avoid lipids

Phosphorus

Oxygen therapy, bronchodilators, corticosteroids

Sulfur dioxide

Supportive care, fresh air, oxygen therapy

Ammonia

100% oxygen, hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Carbon monoxide

Fresh air, oxygen therapy, corticosteroids for lung injury

Chlorine

Dextrose with water (to dilute), monitor electrolytes

Sodium

Potassium supplements, gastric lavage, supportive care

Barium