Dr. Amber Mushtaq of the Department of Medicine provides a guide for assessing and treating an unconscious patient suspected of poisoning. The document lists questions to ask about the toxin, time and route of exposure, and medical and social history. It describes eye, mouth, and skin signs to examine for and notes tests for renal, cardiac, and potassium function. Management involves decontamination through external washing or inducing vomiting, and enhancing elimination through the blood, kidneys, and gastrointestinal system.
