Citation

Larsen LC, Cummings DM. Am. Fam. Physician 1998; 57(1): 85-92.

Affiliation

East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, American Academy of Family Physicians)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9447216

Abstract

The initial evaluation and management of poisoned patients should be comprehensive and include an accurate history whenever possible, stabilization of the patient's condition, a physical assessment to evaluate the extent of poisoning and the presence of concurrent conditions, decontamination of the gastrointestinal tract using activated charcoal, gastric lavage, administration of ipecac or irrigation, poison-specific treatment with administration of antidotes when indicated and proper disposition. Consultation with a poison control center is often helpful in assessing and treating these patients.

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