Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Barbiturate Intoxication
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
- Symptoms & Signs
- Diagnosis & Tests
- Prevention & Expectations
- Treatment & Monitoring
- Attribution
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Treatment & Monitoring
What are the treatments for the condition?
After an acute barbiturate overdose, vomiting is induced using
What are the side effects of the treatments?
During treatment of barbiturate intoxication:
What happens after treatment for the condition?
Steps should be taken to prevent another overdose if it was accidental. If it was an intentional overdose, the person needs medical and mental health treatment to prevent it from happening again.
How is the condition monitored?
With an overdose of barbiturates, admission to the hospital is needed for close monitoring, possibly in the intensive care unit. The blood pressure may need to be maintained with the use of intravenous fluids and medications. A doctor or other healthcare provider should monitor those individuals at risk of taking a bartiturate overdose.