Following accidental or intentional ingestion, toxic actions of salicylates inclu...
Signs and symptoms differ in acute and chronic intoxications.
Acute intoxication (adults)
Symptoms vary with amount ingested. Onset usually within 4 to 8 hours of ingestion. Ent...
Manage ABCs; ensure airway protection given the risk of mental status changes, respiratory failure, and acidosis.
Maintain high tidal volume and respiratory rate if intubation is ...
Check blood gases and salicylate levels every 1 to 2 hours until two consecutive improvements.
Blood glucose, electrolytes, renal function
Psychia...
T39.014A Poisoning by aspirin, undetermined, initial encounter
E87.2 Acidosis
T39.011A Poisoning by aspirin, accidental (unintentional), init
T39.012A Poisoning by aspirin, intentional self-ha...
Gastric decontamination should be performed only in potentially life-threatening ingestions.
Consider salicylate toxicity with mixed metabolic acidosis and respiratory alkalosis, especi...
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