A 72-year-old man is brought to ED after intentionally ingesting sodium nitrite tablets used for cleaning dentures. His airway is patent, respiratory examination is normal, and oxygen saturations remain 85% despite oxygen titration.
List three (3) immediate bedside investigations.
(Marked out of 3.0)
/ 3
State the unifying diagnosis and one underlying condition associated with development of the condition and increased risk of failing to respond to treatment.
(Marked out of 2.0)
/ 2
State the treatment of choice.
(Marked out of 1.0)
/ 1
State one (1) additional therapy used to treat this condition.
(Marked out of 1.0)
/ 1
List three (3) toxic ingestions or exposures that can cause this condition.
(Marked out of 3.0)
/ 3
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