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Tablets & Toxins as a H&T Reversible Cause of Cardiac Arrest
Manage episode 479704416 series 3289457
As an ACLS provider you do not need to be familiar with all of the different signs of various types of poisoning. You should be able to obtain a history and know to order toxicology.
The majority of toxins don’t have a specific antidote. There are a few toxins for which we have emergency interventions and ACLS providers should be familiar with.
Reviewing the patient's medical history for indicators that may lead us to suspect a tablet/toxin cause of cardiac arrest.
Administration of Narcan for suspected narcotics overdose following the Opioid Associated Emergency algorithm.
Other common ACLS Tablet Toxin scenarios with possible treatments.
Medications commonly used to treat specific toxins that are regularly stocked on crash carts or carried in EMS med bags.
ACLS providers that suspect a specific toxin should consult with their Pharmacy or call Poison Control for treatment directions.
Good luck with your ACLS class!
Links:
Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor
Practice ECG rhythms at Dialed Medics - https://dialedmedics.com/
Free Prescription Discount Card - Download your free drug discount card to save money on prescription medications for you and your pets: https://safemeds.vip/save
Pass ACLS Web Site - Episode archives & other ACLS-related podcasts: https://passacls.com
@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn
Poison Myths and Misconceptions on "The Pharmacists Voice" podcast:
The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast
https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast/
AHA Journals: updated guidance for resuscitation of patients with cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, and refractory shock due to poisoning
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001161
323 episodes
Manage episode 479704416 series 3289457
As an ACLS provider you do not need to be familiar with all of the different signs of various types of poisoning. You should be able to obtain a history and know to order toxicology.
The majority of toxins don’t have a specific antidote. There are a few toxins for which we have emergency interventions and ACLS providers should be familiar with.
Reviewing the patient's medical history for indicators that may lead us to suspect a tablet/toxin cause of cardiac arrest.
Administration of Narcan for suspected narcotics overdose following the Opioid Associated Emergency algorithm.
Other common ACLS Tablet Toxin scenarios with possible treatments.
Medications commonly used to treat specific toxins that are regularly stocked on crash carts or carried in EMS med bags.
ACLS providers that suspect a specific toxin should consult with their Pharmacy or call Poison Control for treatment directions.
Good luck with your ACLS class!
Links:
Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor
Practice ECG rhythms at Dialed Medics - https://dialedmedics.com/
Free Prescription Discount Card - Download your free drug discount card to save money on prescription medications for you and your pets: https://safemeds.vip/save
Pass ACLS Web Site - Episode archives & other ACLS-related podcasts: https://passacls.com
@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn
Poison Myths and Misconceptions on "The Pharmacists Voice" podcast:
The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast
https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast/
AHA Journals: updated guidance for resuscitation of patients with cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, and refractory shock due to poisoning
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001161
323 episodes
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