Poisonings and overdoses in the intensive care unit: General and specific management issues
作者:
Janice,
期刊:
Critical Care Medicine
(OVID Available online 2003)
卷期:
Volume 31,
issue 12
页码: 2794-2801
ISSN:0090-3493
年代: 2003
出版商: OVID
关键词: overdose;poisoning;critical care;acetaminophen;&bgr;-blockers;calcium channel blockers;ethylene glycol;methanol;cocaine;cyclic antidepressants;lithium;carbon monoxide salicylates;alternative medicines
数据来源: OVID
摘要:
ObjectiveTo provide current information on general and specific interventions for overdoses likely to require intensive care.DesignReview of literature relevant to selected interventions for general management of overdoses and specific poisons.ResultsThe benefit of interventions to decrease absorption or enhance elimination of toxins is limited to a relatively small number of specific agents. Antidotes and certain interventions may be helpful in preventing or treating toxicity in specific poisonings when used appropriately. Intensive supportive care is also necessary to achieve good outcomes.ConclusionKnowledge of the indications and limitations of current interventions for poisonings and overdoses is important for care of the critically ill poisoned patient.
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