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Treatment: Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning

  • If pts present within hours of ingestion, gastric lavage and stomach irrigation with 2 L of a 2% sodium bicarbonate solution may be of benefit, as may administration of activated charcoal (50-100 g) and non-magnesium-based cathartics (e.g., sorbitol, 20-50 g).
  • The pt should be monitored for respiratory paralysis for at least 24 h.

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Section 2. Medical Emergencies