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Severe salicylate poisoning

22-year-old woman presenting after an intentional overdose approximately six hours ago.

She is hyperventilating, complaining of ringing in her ears and dizziness, and feels very hot.

She reports taking a large quantity of aspirin.

Current observations

HR 124
BP 108/62
RR 32
SpO₂ 98% on air
GCS 15
Temperature 38.6°C

She is being brought directly to RESUS. The monitor stays dark until she is in the bay.