Author/Editor     Cotič-Anderle, Majda; Homar, Mojca
Title     Zdravstvena nega bolnika z zastrupitvijo v samomorilne namene
Translated title     Nursing care of a patient with poisoning due to suicidal attempt
Type     članek
Source     In: Bručan A, Gričar M, editors. Urgentna medicina: izbrana poglavja 6. Zbornik 7. mednarodni simpozij o urgentni medicini; 2000 jun 14-17; Portorož. Ljubljana: Slovensko združenje za urgentno medicino,
Publication year     2000
Volume     str. 545-50
Language     slo
Abstract     Poisoning as a result of suicide attempt is often seen at Emergency department. In the following article statistic data for 6 months are presented. The approach and treatment of the patient depend on his condition (physical, mental). Therapeutic interventionis are directed toward maintaining adequate ventilation and circulation, expediting the elimination of the toxic substabce, administration of antidots. Assessing suicidal risk following deliberate self harm is very important. That is the reason why all patients are sent to contact psychiatrist.
Descriptors     SUICIDE, ATTEMPTED
POISONING
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
ANTIDOTES
MONITORING, PHYSIOLOGIC
EMERGENCY SERVICES, PSYCHIATRIC
RISK FACTORS
SEX FACTORS
RECURRENCE
ALCOHOL DRINKING