can someone tell me ER procedures for possible drug over dose for 2yr old child?

Question

what a night!My grandchild came over and got into a med bottle of Tramadol 50MG.He handed me a wet pill,anyway we made him throw up took him straight to the ER.I feel really bad this happened, i know this was my fault,i forgot the pills were in my purse.Heres my question,we were there within 20 mins ,we signed in and sat for two and a half hours without seeing anyone!He was very active in waiting room,but still should'nt they have taken blood as soon as we got there?I called posion control in the waiting room ,so after three hours without seeing anyone and he was fine,we left.Posion control said if he was awake and active just watch him for 6 hours,which is what we are doing.Im sure he spit it out but it worries me that we did'nt get a blood level,but was'nt the point moot after three hours?!

we did call his Dr after we got home ,he is still awake and doing fine,but we will watch him all night and see his DR in the morn.

Answer 1

There is no blood test for tramadol, he showed no symptoms of overdose, no pinpoint pupils, no drowsiness, or respiratory depression, sounds OK to me.
Or we can put a tube down her nose into her stomach, put activated charcoal in or pump her stomach.
No I think everything worked out better the way it happened

Answer 2

First, find out what drug it might be. If there is a blood test for said drug, it will be run. If they think it is serious, vomiting might be induced or charcoal will be given to absorb the drug. Than, patient is observed and supportive measures are given as needed. With some overdoses an antidote can be given.

Answer 3

There isn't a blood test or level for tramadol.

Answer 4

absolutely it sounds like the er just decided that he was ok by his actions so they put him on a low priorty,i find it totally offensive and would have given them a piece of my mind

Answer 5

You should really get in touch with his pediatrician and/or poison control. Like, now.