RT Book, Section
A1 Teitelbaum, Daniel T.
A2 Katzung, Bertram G.
A2 Vanderah, Todd W.
SR Print(0)
ID 1176471169
T1 Introduction to Toxicology: Occupational & Environmental
T2 Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 15e
YR 2021
FD 2021
PB McGraw-Hill
PP New York, NY
SN 9781260452310
LK accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1176471169
RD 2024/04/18
AB CASE  STUDYA  6-year-old  girl  is  brought  to  the  emergency  department  by  her  parents*.  She  is  comatose,  tachypneic  (25  breaths  per  minute),  and  tachycardic  (150  bpm),  but  she  appears  flushed,  and  fingertip  pulse  oximetry  is  normal  (97%)  breathing  room  air.  Questioning  of  her  parents  reveals  that  they  are  homeless  and  have  been  living  in  their  car  (a  small  van).  The  nights  have  been  cold,  and  they  have  used  a  small  charcoal  burner  to  keep  warm  inside  the  vehicle.  What  is  the  most  likely  diagnosis?  What  treatment  should  be  instituted  immediately?  If  her  mother  is  pregnant,  what  additional  measures  should  be  taken?