Toxicological emergencies are commonly encountered in EMS and critical care transport. Some are more serious than others. In pediatric patients, there are a few substances that only one, or a small dose is enough to be toxic or lethal. This presentation will review these single dose killers, discuss their clinical manifestations, and management priorities to allow transport clinicians to manage these patients more competently.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the single dose killers in pediatric toxicology.
Modify management plans to correct acidosis encountered in pediatric toxicology.
Recall indications for high dose insulin and intralipid therapy in select cardiotoxic emergencies.