Treatment of Acute Barbiturate poisoning includes which of the following?
Correct Answer: Forced alkaline diuresis
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Forced Alkaline diuresis Acute barbiturate poisoning* It is mostly suicidal, sometimes accidental.* Manifestations are due to excessive CNS depression - patient is flabby and comatose with shallow and failing respiration, fall in BP and cardiovascular collapse, renal shut down, pulmonary complications and bullous eruption (barbiturate blisters).* Treatment:i) Gastric lavageii) Supportive measures (O2, assissed respiration, maintenance of BP).iii) Haemodialysisiv) Forced alkaline diuresis
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