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(T39.0) Poisoning: salicylates
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674 002 in individuals diagnosis poisoning: salicylates confirmed
Diagnosis poisoning: salicylates is diagnosed Women are 32.59% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis poisoning: salicylates
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis poisoning: salicylates
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease poisoning: salicylates - Men aged 0-5 and Women aged 15-19
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features poisoning: salicylates
Absence or low individual and public risk
Poisoning: salicylates - what does this mean
Poisoning from salicylates occurs when an individual has been exposed to a toxic level of the chemical, commonly found in aspirin. this can happen by ingesting too much aspirin, or by coming into contact with other products containing salicylates, such as certain cosmetics, perfumes, and cleaning products. symptoms of salicylate poisoning can include nausea, vomiting, confusion, dizziness, ringing in the ears, and difficulty breathing.
What happens during the disease - poisoning: salicylates
Poisoning by salicylates occurs when an individual ingests or absorbs an excessive amount of the drug, which is usually a byproduct of aspirin. salicylates interfere with the body’s ability to metabolize and excrete them, causing them to accumulate in the body. this can lead to metabolic acidosis, as well as an increased respiratory rate and decreased oxygen saturation. in more severe cases, salicylate poisoning can cause confusion, delirium, seizures, and coma.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain a detailed medical history from the patient, including any recent exposure to salicylates.
- Order a complete blood count (CBC) to assess for anemia, thrombocytopenia, and leukocytosis.
- Order a serum electrolyte panel to assess for metabolic acidosis.
- Order a serum salicylate level.
- Order a urine drug screen to identify any other drugs the patient may have ingested.
- Order an electrocardiogram (ECG) to assess for arrhythmias.
- Order an abdominal X-ray to assess for gastrointestinal perforation.
- Order an arterial blood gas (ABG) to assess for metabolic acidosis.
- Order a liver function test (LFT) to assess for liver damage.
- Order a renal function test (RFT) to assess for renal damage.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat the symptoms of poisoning from Salicylates
- Administer activated charcoal to the patient to absorb the Salicylates
- Provide supportive care, including fluids and electrolyte replacement
- Monitor patient for signs of metabolic acidosis, hypoglycemia, and hypokalemia
- Administer sodium bicarbonate to help correct metabolic acidosis
- Administer glucose to treat hypoglycemia
- Administer potassium to treat hypokalemia
- Administer dialysis to help remove Salicylates from the body
5 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Poisoning: salicylates - Prevention
The best way to prevent poisoning from salicylates is to take the medication as prescribed, avoid taking more than the recommended dose, and to avoid taking multiple products that contain salicylates. it is also important to read the labels of any over-the-counter medications and supplements to ensure they do not contain salicylates.