Recommended step in salicylate toxicity is: September 2006

Ans. C: Alkaline Diuresis Salicylate poisoning can cause vomiting, thmitus, confusion, hypehermia, respiratory alkalosis, metabolic acidosis, and multiple organ failure. Diagnosis is clinical, supplemented by measurement of the anion gap, ABGs, and serum salicylate levels. Treatment is with activated charcoal and alkaline diuresis or hemodialysis.