What are the Immediate Steps in Managing Toxicological Emergencies?
The initial approach to a toxicological emergency involves the ABCs of resuscitation: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation. Ensuring the patient's airway is clear, they are breathing adequately, and their circulation is stable are priorities. Once stabilized, decontamination techniques such as activated charcoal, gastric lavage, or whole bowel irrigation may be used to limit further absorption of the toxin.
