An approach to the management of acute poisoning in emergency settings

IF 1.2 Q2 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

South African Family Practice Pub Date : 2024-02-27 DOI:10.4102/safp.v66i1.5841

Ramprakash Kaswa

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Abstract

The impact of poisoning can differ significantly depending on the specific substance consumed. Identifying toxic substances in a patient is crucial to obtaining a thorough medical history. Frontline healthcare providers in the emergency department often handle patients presenting with poisoning. Their clinical presentation can vary depending on their dose, duration of exposure, and pre-existing medical conditions. Initially, poisoning management entails administering supportive care such as absorption and enhancing the elimination of poison with charcoal and antidote administration after identifying the poisoning substances. This article aims to provide a basic overview of the concepts involved in evaluating and managing these individuals.

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在紧急情况下处理急性中毒的方法

中毒的影响会因摄入的具体物质不同而大相径庭。识别患者体内的有毒物质对于全面了解病史至关重要。急诊科的一线医护人员经常要处理中毒患者。他们的临床表现会因剂量、接触时间和原有病症而异。最初，中毒处理需要实施支持性护理，例如在确定中毒物质后使用木炭和解毒剂吸收毒物和促进毒物排出。本文旨在概述评估和管理这些人员所涉及的基本概念。

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South African Family Practice MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL-

CiteScore

1.50

自引率

20.00%

发文量

审稿时长

25 weeks

期刊介绍： South African Family Practice (SAFP) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, which strives to provide primary care physicians and researchers with a broad range of scholarly work in the disciplines of Family Medicine, Primary Health Care, Rural Medicine, District Health and other related fields. SAFP publishes original research, clinical reviews, and pertinent commentary that advance the knowledge base of these disciplines. The content of SAFP is designed to reflect and support further development of the broad basis of these disciplines through original research and critical review of evidence in important clinical areas; as well as to provide practitioners with continuing professional development material.