Hii!
Short mnemonic!
Isolated SSRI overdose = Asx / mild CNS Depression
If symptomatic SSRI overdose with altered mental status & abnormal physical findings.
Then Check for “ECG”
Mnemonic = ECG!
E = ECG ( As Citalopram & Escitalopram can cause QT prolongation )
MOST IMPORTANT
C = Coingestants (Ethanol , Benzodiazepines, Acetaminophen )& biCarbonate Levels ( assess for Metabolic acidosis )
G = Glucose levels ( rule out hypoglycemia as a cause of altered mental status)
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