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Table 2 List of mutually exclusive abnormal physical examination and diagnostic test findings

From: Comparative outcome analysis of home-initiated non-medical interventions among toddlers with orally ingested substances

 

Abnormal findings

Medication group(n)

Chemical group(n)

Physical Examination

 Respiratory

- Coughing, Bronchospasms

1

12

 Cardiac

- Tachycardia

7

2

 Gastrointestinal

- Abdominal pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea

29

20

 Dermatological

- Rash, Dermal burn, Flushing, Pale, Lip/tongue swell

6

9

 Ocular problems

- Miosis, Irritation, Blurred vision

2

2

 Neurological

- Altered consciousness, Ataxia, Seizure, Lethargy, Confusion, Hyperactivity

20

11

 Urinary

- Retention

0

1

Diagnostic tests

 

- Hyperglycemia

9

15

- Electrolyte imbalances

3

1

- Abnormal ABGs

2

1

- Abnormal Renal profile

2

0

- Abnormal liver function test

2

2

- High Substance level in plasma

6

0

- Abnormal cardiac rhythm

2

0

- Abnormal chest X-ray

1

2