What is the Role of Antidotes in Toxidrome Management?
Antidotes play a critical role in the management of certain toxidromes. For example, naloxone is an effective antidote for opioid toxidrome, rapidly reversing respiratory depression. Atropine is used in cholinergic toxidrome to counteract excessive physiological secretions. The timely administration of the appropriate antidote can significantly improve patient outcomes and is a cornerstone of emergency toxicology care.
