Poisoning Poisoning is defined as exposure to an agent that can cause organ dysfunction, leading to injury or death. The first priority in a severely poisoned child is to maintain an airway, ventilation, and circulation. Respiratory effects Tachypnea and hyperpnea may result from salicylate poisoning. Initial management of poisoning involves maintaining an airway, providing ventilatory support, securing vascular access, and initiating resuscitation. Decontamination Skin, mucous membrane, or eye exposures should be washed with a stream of lukewarm water for 15 to 20 minutes.
Soap is used to decontaminate skin exposures.
Nausea and abdominal pain are common. The patient may vomit repeatedly, be mildly lethargic, or remain asymptomatic. At 24 to 36 hours after the ingestion, abdominal tenderness and rising serum transaminase levels signify onset of Alcohols Alcohols include ethanol, ethylene glycol, methanol, and isopropyl alcohol. Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol, Sterno and windshield wiper fluid contain methanol, jewelry cleaners and rubbing alcohol contain isopropanol. All of the alcohols cause inebriation, loss of motor control and coma.