What to Do in Case of Sleeping Pill Poisoning
Disease description:
Due to persistently poor sleep quality, I have been taking sleeping pills recently to aid sleep. However, I’ve consistently felt unwell upon waking in the morning and am concerned about possible sleeping pill toxicity. Could you please advise how sleeping pill poisoning is treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Gao Zongen
Hello, there are several effective treatment options available for barbiturate (hypnotic) drug overdose.
1. If the patient’s overdose is mild, induce vomiting first, followed by gastric lavage.
2. Next, carefully remove any residual medication from the patient’s mouth.
3. If the patient becomes unconscious due to overdose, promptly transport them to a hospital.
4. Bring along the specific hypnotic medication the patient ingested, so the physician can accurately assess and manage the case.
5. Post-emergency care: The patient should be repositioned every two hours to prevent complications such as pressure ulcers or pneumonia.
We hope this information is helpful. Wishing you good health!
