2007-06-28 17:35:00 · 5 answers · asked by curiousity 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
It depends on what poisen was taken and what antidote was given. One of the usual antidotes is activated charcoal, given to absorb the poison in the GI tract. Often, we will give dextrose soon after that so that the charcoal does not set up in the gut and cause an ileus (a stopped up bowel). If they are diabetic, they may need some extra sugar depending upon what they took (say OD'd on diabetic meds?). It is really up to the doctor--or if you have been with poisen control, ask them specifically about this.
2007-06-28 17:45:45 · answer #1 · answered by PA425 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who are you that you had to give an antidote to a patient for poisoning? are you a hospital, a nursing home? what's your authority?
Maybe you'd better call an ambulance and have the patient transported to an ER for proper care before you get into trouble with a lawsuit or the police.
2007-06-29 02:15:20 · answer #2 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This really sounds like a homework question. Do your research and get your A the right way!!!
2007-06-29 07:46:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, ask a doctor! But I am not sure why one would unless the person is diabetic and needs it!
2007-06-28 17:39:36 · answer #4 · answered by karen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask a docotor
2007-06-28 17:38:04 · answer #5 · answered by askkate2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋