injuries and poisoning
Aspirin Poisoning
Introduction
Aspirinand related drugs called salicylates, a common ingredient in many prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is safe in normal doses, but severe overdose can cause severe symptoms and rarely death. Aspirinpoisoning can occur rapidly after taking a single high dose or develop gradually after taking lower doses for a long time. Symptoms may include ringing in the ears, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, and rapid breathing. The diagnosis is based on blood tests and the person's symptoms. Treatment involves giving activated charcoal by mouth or stomach tube, giving fluids and bicarbonate by vein, and, for severe poisoning, undergoing Hemodialysis . (See also Overview of Poisoning .) 