POISONING/OVERDOSE

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INTRODUCTION

Optimal patient care requires that the EMT-I understand the possible signs and symptoms and field management of poisonings and overdoses. The following topics will be discussed during this lesson:

· Common routes of toxic exposure

· General assessment principles for the toxic exposure/drug overdose victim

· General field management of the conscious and unconscious overdose patient

· Signs and symptoms of specific toxic exposures

· Contraindication to vomiting

· Transport decisions for the toxic exposure/drug overdose patient

LESSON OBJECTIVES

At the end of this lesson the participants will be able to:

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