Basic approach to poisoning focusing “Toxidrome”

Background: The term “toxidrome” is derived from the “toxic syndrome.”A toxidrome a constellation of signs and symptoms that are seen with particular classes poisons. Methods: A systematic review English literature was done search item naming or basic approach to poisoning. Search engine multiple leaded by pubmed having mesh toxidrome. journal sites asiajol banglajol also searched for related topics. Personal communication toxicology paper applied during process. Results: All toxidromes can be identified using quick “toxicological physical exam.” No laboratory tests necessary! toxicologic exam focuses on following components: Vital Signs, behavior like sleepy, normal, euphoric, agitated ? Pupils whether small, big? Mucus membranes checking axillae it dry, wet?Bowel sounds see decreased, increased? There 7 emergency physician should able recognize treat.These include: anticholinergic toxidrome, cholinergic opioid withdrawal sedative-hypnotic sympathomimetic Beside these, two additional has recently been introduced, one serotonergic neuroleptic malignant Patients who take several substances may have mixed For example, patient “speedballs” cocaine heroin features both toxidromes. Conclusion: Like all clinical syndromes, patients almost never exhibit every single feature When diagnosing specific you looking which best fits. Bangladesh J Medicine 2023; Vol. 34, No. 2(1) Supplement: 185-186