Toxidromes
| Toxidrome | Presentation | Vital Sign Changes | Causative Agents |
|
Anticholinergic |
Delirium, Flushed Skin, Dilated Pupils, Urinary Retention, Decreased Bowel Sounds, Memory Loss, Seizures Hot as a Hare, Dry as a Bone, Red as a Beet, Blind as a Bat |
Tachycardia |
Antihistamines |
|
Cholinergic |
Confusion, Weakness, Salivation, Lacrimation, Defecation, Emesis, Diaphoresis, Muscle Fasciculations, Miosis, Seizures |
Bradycardia |
Organophosphates |
|
Hallucinogenic |
Disorientation, Hallucinations, Visual Illusions, Panic Reaction, Moist Skin, Hyperactive Bowel Sounds, Seizures |
Tachycardia |
Amphetamines |
|
Opiate/Narcotic |
Altered Mental Status, Unresponsiveness, Miosis, Shock |
Shallow Respirations |
Opiates |
|
Sedative/Hypnotic |
Coma, Stupor, Confusion, Sedation, Progressive Deterioration of CNS Function |
Apnea |
Barbiturates |
|
Sympathomimetic |
Delusions, Paranoia, Diaphoresis, Piloerection, Mydriasis, Hyperreflexia, Seizures, Anxiety |
Tachycardia
|
Cocaine |