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Toxic Ingestion — Primary Survey — Clinical Pathway: Emergency Department, ICU and Inpatient

Toxic Ingestion Clinical Pathway — Emergency Department, ICU and Inpatient

Primary Survey

Goal: Identify Life-threats and Signs/Symptoms Suggestive of Toxidrome
Airway
  • Airway patency
  • Identify presence of:
    • Foreign bodies, irritants, or caustic substances
    • Secretions, mucosal erosions
Breathing
  • Adequate chest rise
  • Breathing pattern, rate, SpO2
Circulation
  • Heart rate and rhythm, blood pressure
  • Capillary refill, skin temperature
Disability
  • Mental status
    • GCS
    • AVPU
  • Pupillary size and response
Drugs/Dextrose
Exposure
  • Query EMS about scene information
  • Remove all clothing
  • Measure core temperature

 

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