iodine overdose…

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poisoning, overdose of iodine, iodine, tincture of iodine, lugol's solution, pima syrup, amiodarone, cordarone, radiographic contrast, potassium iodide, sski, iodinated glycerol, organidin, shock, thirst, metallic taste in mouth, fever, no urine output, mouth, throat pain, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nervous system, delirium, stupor, seizures, coughing, shortness of breath, iodine poisoning, go to nearest emergency room, call poison control, 1-800-222-1222, not make a person throw-up, vomit, give milk, cornstarch, flour by mouth, 15 gm in 500 ml, over a pint of water, to give milk every 15 minutes, determine the following information, patient's age, weight, ingredients, strengths, time it was swallowed, amount swallowed, suspect possible poisoning, seek medical attention, national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 from anywhere, national hotline number, let talk to experts in poisoning, give further instructions, free, confidential service, all local poison control centers, use this national number, take any containers, poison control centers, procedures performed, perform gastric lavage, administer activated charcoal, give milk, fluids, establish, maintain airway, treat the symptoms, chance of survival depends on the extent, the poisoning, how long it took to begin treatment, esophageal stricture, complication, death is possible, though unlikely.