Toxicological Emergency

Altered Mental Status – PED

P611

  • If narcotic overdose, naloxone 0.1 mg/kg IV/IM/IN/IO (max 2 mg)
  • If toxin remains on patient, wash or brush off as appropriate. Alert medical control if patient will require further decontamination; patient NOT to be brought through regular Triage.
  • For eye exposure, flush the eyes with 0.9% NaCl for at least 15 min
  • If patient has ingested medications or other substance, obtain container(s), and bring with patient to ED
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