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Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors SSRIs poisoning
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with benzodiazepines). Citalopram or escitalopram overdose can cause cardiac dysrhythmias (wide complex bradycardia … monitoring and serial ECG if large citalopram or escitalopram ingestion, duration of monitoring will depend … be treated with titrated intravenous benzodiazepines (discuss with toxicologist) Treat seizures …
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Cannabis withdrawal syndrome
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in cannabis use Around one in six young people who ever use cannabis may develop symptoms of dependence … for treatment not related to cannabis use Most dependent cannabis users have concurrent dependence to nicotine …, cocaine, MDMA), benzodiazepines, opioids (heroin, prescription opioids), inhalants (nitrous oxide/‘nangs …
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Seizures - acute management
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minutes or unknown Include pre-hospital doses of benzodiazepines in active management Ensure parental … benzodiazepine doses given to treat the seizure immediately prior to arrival at hospital Past history: previous … Age: treatable cause is more likely in children <6 months Consider pyridoxine dependent seizures …
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Serotonin and noradrenaline re-uptake inhibitors SNRIs poisoning
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and tapentadol have weak SNRI effect) The risk of seizures following overdose with SNRIs is dose dependent … seizures with benzodiazepines Avoid phenytoin and fentanyl 4. Serotonin Syndrome Hyperthermia is a sign … with titrated intravenous benzodiazepines (Discuss with toxicologist) Ongoing care and monitoring Because …
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Serotonin toxicity
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and paracetamol concentration in deliberate self-poisoning Depending on severity further investigations may …, troponin Depending on the drug/agent ingested further investigations may be needed (Discuss … and mental status Serotonin toxicity can be treated with titrated intravenous benzodiazepines in discussion …
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Antihistamine poisoning
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co-ingestions depending on the formulation, such as paracetamol levels. For 24 hour advice, contact … protection. Discuss with toxicologist. Seizures or severe agitation should be treated with benzodiazepines …
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Substance use (abuse)
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and behavioural reaction to a drug depends on: characteristics of the individual (eg age, size, gender, health … withdrawal, benzodiazepine withdrawal or stimulant intoxication. See seizure management Disposition …
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Anticholinergic syndrome
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severity of symptoms and signs is generally dose dependent. Mild Anticholinergic Toxicity Moderate … crystalloid bolus. Treat seizures with benzodiazepines Treat hypoglycaemia Treat hyperthermia with cooling … will reveal the need for a urinary catheter. The use of decontamination / enhanced elimination depend …
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Risperidone Poisoning
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can vary depending on an individual’s metabolism, from 3–30 hours) Children requiring assessment Any … treatment Seizure: administer IV benzodiazepines; add propofol or barbiturates if seizures recur or persist …
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Local anaesthetic poisoning
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in the systemic circulation. This in turn depends on a number of factors, including Total dose Rate …; AVOID calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, local anaesthetics Treat seizures with benzodiazepines …