Toxicology

3-9 Toxicology Drug Overdose

1) Assess airway and respirations

2) Apply cardiac monitor

3) Start IV Normal Saline at TKO rate

4) Evaluate for “Toxidrome” type, to help plan the patient’s treatment
5) In suspected serious opiate overdose, administer Naloxone 0.1 mg/kg given by IN/IV/IO

6) In patients with no gag reflex, transport in left lateral decubitus position and be prepared to suction, to assist with BVM, or to intubate the airway if necessary

7) Bring in medication bottles/street drug containers/any available overdose or poison exposure information