toxidrome

How are Toxidromes Diagnosed?

Diagnosing a toxidrome primarily involves clinical evaluation. Healthcare providers will assess vital signs, physical examination findings, and the patient’s history. Lab tests may be used to confirm the presence of specific drugs or toxins, but often the diagnosis is primarily clinical. For example, in the case of suspected opioid overdose, the presence of respiratory depression and pinpoint pupils may prompt the administration of naloxone even before laboratory confirmation.

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