Overdose / drug poisoning

Lead with the essentials

1. 1Substance(s), amount, route and time
2. 2Intentional or accidental
3. 3Co-ingestants
4. 4Initial LOC, RR and SpO2
5. 5Naloxone total dose/route and response
6. 6Ventilation required
7. 7Current GCS
8. 8Trauma
9. 9Suicidal intent

Key points

• Substance(s), amount, route and time.
• Intentional or accidental?
• Co-ingestants.
• Initial LOC, RR and SpO2.
• Naloxone total dose/route and response.
• Ventilation required?
• Current GCS.
• Trauma.
• Suicidal intent.