Organophosphate/carbamate poisoning
- Decontaminate + support airway/ventilation
- Atropine treats muscarinic excess
- titrate to drying/ventilation, not pupil size
- Pralidoxime reactivates AChE in organophosphate poisoning
- Benzodiazepines treat seizures
- Protect staff from secondary contamination
Use at a glance
- Decontaminate + support airway/ventilation
Practical pearls
- Atropine treats muscarinic excess
- titrate to drying/ventilation, not pupil size
Other practical pearls
- Pralidoxime reactivates AChE in organophosphate poisoning
Treatment options
- Benzodiazepines treat seizures
- Protect staff from secondary contamination
Self-check
- What immediate support is needed in organophosphate/carbamate poisoning?
Decontamination + support of airway/ventilation. - What should guide atropine titration in organophosphate poisoning?
Drying/ventilation, not pupil size.
Drugs used for this (2)
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