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Definition Poisoning from ingestion of caffeine. Poisonous Ingredient caffeine Where Found - coffee
- tea
- hot chocolate
- chocolate
- some soft drinks (such as Pepsi, Coke, Mountain Dew)
- NoDoz
- Tirend
- Quick Pep
- Vivarin
- Caffedrine
- Coffee Break Caplets
- Durvitan
- Pro-Plus
Note: This list may not be all inclusive. Symptoms Adults body as a whole - difficulty sleeping
- muscle twitching
- confusion
- in and out of consciousness
- increased urination
- increased thirst
- death
- fever
respiratory difficulty breathing gastrointestinal - vomiting
- diarrhea
heart and blood vessels - irregular heartbeat
- rapid heart beat
nervous system - hallucinations
- dizziness
- convulsions
Infants body as a whole very tense muscles alternating with overly relaxed muscles respiratory rapid, deep breathing gastrointestinal nausea and/or vomiting heart and blood vessels - rapid heartbeat
- low blood pressure
- shock
nervous system tremors Home Treatment Do not induce emesis (vomiting) unless instructed to do so by Poison Control or by a physician. Before Calling Emergency Determine the following information: - the patient's age, weight, and condition
- the name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
- the time it was swallowed
- the amount swallowed
Poison Control, or a local emergency number They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room. What to expect at the emergency room Some or all of the following procedures may be performed: treatment of symptoms - monitor vital signs ( blood pressure, pulse, and so forth)
- maintain blood pressure within normal limits
- activated charcoal may be given
- lavage
Expectations (prognosis) The prognosis (probable outcome): Death may occur following convulsions or heart arrhythmias. 2011-08-20
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