Assignment task:
A three year child is brought to the Health Center by his grandmother stated that she was in the kitchen and realized that he was unusually quiet. When she investigated she became worried because he was lying on the floor looking next to him was an empty Calpol (Paracetamol) syrup bottle. The child admitted to having drunk the syrup from the bottle, which contain a small amount.
Which of the following factors MUST be taken into consideration before commencing treatment for this child? Want Online Help?
i. Drug toxicity levels in the blood
ii. Time interval after ingesting drug
iii. Amount of drug which has been taken
iv. Treatment administered before arrival