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(T41.0) Poisoning: inhaled anaesthetics
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9 718 in individuals diagnosis poisoning: inhaled anaesthetics confirmed
Diagnosis poisoning: inhaled anaesthetics is diagnosed Men are 7.26% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis poisoning: inhaled anaesthetics
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis poisoning: inhaled anaesthetics
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease poisoning: inhaled anaesthetics - Men aged 25-29 and Women aged 35-39
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 10-39, 45-49, 55-59, 65-69, 75-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-9, 40-44, 50-54, 60-64, 70-74, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 10-14, 40-49, 75-84, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-9, 15-39, 50-74, 85-89
Disease Features poisoning: inhaled anaesthetics
Absence or low individual and public risk
Poisoning: inhaled anaesthetics - what does this mean
Poisoning by inhaled anaesthetics occurs when a person is exposed to too much of an anaesthetic gas or vapour, usually through inhalation. this can cause a wide range of symptoms, including dizziness, nausea, confusion, unconsciousness, respiratory depression, and even death.
What happens during the disease - poisoning: inhaled anaesthetics
Poisoning from inhaled anaesthetics occurs when the chemicals are inhaled in large amounts or for a prolonged period of time. the anaesthetics can cause respiratory depression, which can lead to hypoxia and tissue hypoxia. this can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and even death. additionally, the anaesthetics can cause central nervous system depression, which can lead to reduced consciousness, coma, and death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain a detailed history of exposure to inhaled anesthetics
- Perform a physical examination to assess for signs and symptoms of poisoning
- Order a complete blood count (CBC) to assess for anemia, leukocytosis, and thrombocytopenia
- Order a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) to assess for electrolyte abnormalities, liver function, and renal function
- Order a chest X-ray to assess for pulmonary edema
- Order an arterial blood gas (ABG) to assess for acid-base disturbances
- Order an electrocardiogram (ECG) to assess for arrhythmias
- Order a co-oximetry to assess for methemoglobinemia
- Order an ophthalmoscopy to assess for retinal damage
- Order a urine drug screen to assess for the presence of inhaled anesthetics
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat the Poisoning
- Administer oxygen and other respiratory support, if necessary.
- Administer activated charcoal, if necessary.
- Administer gastric lavage, if necessary.
- Administer intravenous fluids, if necessary.
- Administer antidotes, if necessary.
- Administer inhaled anaesthetics, if necessary.
- Monitor vital signs.
- Monitor for signs and symptoms of poisoning.
- Monitor for any adverse reactions to treatments.
5 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Poisoning: inhaled anaesthetics - Prevention
The best way to prevent poisoning from inhaled anaesthetics is to ensure that they are administered in a controlled environment by a trained professional with the correct safety protocols in place. this includes proper ventilation, monitoring of the patient's vital signs, and safety checks of the anaesthetic equipment.