Aspirin Poisoning (cont.)

Medical Author:

Hanan Al Hammadi, MD

Coauthor:

Salih Ali Al-Marri, MD, FRFPC

Medical Editor:

Michael D Burg, MD

Medical Editor:

Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD

Medical Editor:

Richard Harrigan, MD

The emergency physician may have to perform other procedures or give other medications as supportive care in the case of dangerous aspirin overdose. These actions may include the following:
- Placing a breathing tube (intubation) and assisting breathing with a ventilator for a person who is agitated, in a coma, who cannot protect their own airway, or for whom mechanical breathing could be helpful
- Placement of a catheter into the bladder to monitor urine output and frequently check the acidity (pH) of the urine
- Administration of other medications as may be needed to treat agitation, convulsions (seizures), or other complications of aspirin poisoning