A patient is transferred to your emergency department from a local psychiatric facility following the ingestion of a Betadine solution. He states that he drank approximately one-half of the bottle. PMH : Paranoid schizophrenia Medications : Haloperidol Examination : T: 98.6°F HR: 82 bpm RR: 20 breaths per minute BP: 128/78 mm Hg General: Awake and alert. HEENT: Examination is normal except for brownish discoloration of the tongue. Pulmonary: Clear to auscultation. CV: Regular rate and rhythm without murmur. Abdomen: Soft and nontender, bowel sounds were normal.
Neurologic: Normal deep tendon reflexes and normal muscle strength. What treatment do you suggest? NOTE: No other information about the patient is available. *This case is from Docplexus editorial team for educative purpose only. Source: Pharmacology and Toxicology . Stay connected, the answer will be posted soon.
