![]() More common and serious poisonings caused by paracetamol, salicylates, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, benzodiazepines, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and cocaine are discussed in detail. Aspects of general management are reviewed including immediate interventions, investigations, gastrointestinal decontamination techniques, use of antidotes, methods to increase poison elimination, and psychological assessment. This review examines the initial management of the acutely poisoned patient. ![]() ![]() The acutely poisoned patient remains a common problem facing doctors working in acute medicine in the United Kingdom and worldwide.
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