Common Complications of Poisonings

There is a general truth in managing a poisoning case: “Treat the patient, not the poison”. Even in poisonings where an antidote is available, there are general management approaches that still apply for clinical symptoms and careful monitoring is needed to reduce the risk of complications. Common scenarios veterinarians are faced with in the poisoned animal include shock, respiratory compromise, seizures, hyperthermia, hypoglycaemia, coagulopathy and electrolyte derangements. This seminar will explore these clinical conditions, the poisons that cause them and approaches to their management.