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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.