SAQ 1132 – Toddler with possible tablet ingestion

A 3-year-old boy is brought to ED by his mother with abdominal pain and vomiting. She is concerned he may have ingested some of her iron tablets and is sure that more than 10 tablets are missing.

List three (3) details that will assist your risk stratification.

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Complete the table of elemental iron dose and expected clinical effect.

(Marked out of 4.0)
Elemental iron dose | Clinical effect<br /> <20 mg/kg |<br /> 20-60 mg/kg |<br /> >60-120 mg/kg |<br /> >120 mg/kg |

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List four (4) investigations, with a rationale for each, to determine toxicity severity.

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Investigation | Rationale<br /> 1. |<br /> 2. |<br /> 3. |<br /> 4. |

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List three (3) decontamination options for this child.

(Marked out of 3.0)

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