How Do Healthcare Professionals Manage Poisoning Cases?
The management of poisoning cases typically involves several steps:
1. Assessment - Gathering patient history, identifying the toxin, and assessing the severity of exposure. 2. Decontamination - Removing or neutralizing the toxin from the patient's body, which may involve activated charcoal, gastric lavage, or skin washing. 3. Supportive Care - Maintaining vital functions through intravenous fluids, oxygen, and mechanical ventilation if necessary. 4. Antidotes - Administering specific antidotes that counteract the effects of certain toxins. 5. Monitoring - Continuous observation and monitoring of the patient's condition to ensure recovery and detect any complications.
