Give the diagnosis, classic presentation/exposure and the treatment to these toxicities.
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Headache, arrhythmias, respiratory depression, coma. Usually treated with oxygen. Diagnosis? Classic scenario?
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carboxyhemogloblin, cherry red skin, agitation, headache. Diagnosis? Tx? Scenario?
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electron chain blocked, anion gap lactic acidosis metabolic, almond breath, altered mental status. DX? Tx? Scenario?
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decreased pulse ox saturation, cyanosis, brown blood. Tx? DX? Scenario?
By scenario I mean like tried to commit suicide by turning on car in closed garage. Or house fire. Etc.
Give it a shot!
1- CO poisoning/ scenario: fire
2-CO poisoning/ treat with 100% oxygen/ heating system
3-arsenic poisoning/ dimercaprol/ pesticide, pressure treated wood, contaminated water.
4-methemoglobinemia/ methylene blue/ nitrates, local anesthetic.