2009年5月29日 星期五

Cholinergic toxidrome

The symptoms of a cholinergic toxidrome include bronchorrhea, confusion, defecation, diaphoresis, diarrhea, emesis, lacrimation, miosis, muscle fasciculations, salivation, seizures, urination, and weakness. Complications include bradycardia, hypothermia, and tachypnea. Substances that may cause this toxidrome include carbamates, mushrooms, and organophosphates.

Common mnemonics for organophosphate poisoning include the "killer B's" of bronchorrhea and bronchospasm because they are the leading cause of death, and "SLUDGE" - Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Diaphoresis or diarrhea, Gastrointestinal distress, and Emesis.

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