In aspirin poisoning most impoant step is ?

Ans. is 'a' i.e., Fluids o Treatment of aspirin poisoning is symptomatic and suppoive. o Most impoant is external cooling and i.v. fluid with Na+-, HCO3- and glucose : according to need determined by repeated monitoring. o Gastric lavage to remove unabsorbed drug; alkaline diuresis or haemodialysis to remove absorbed drug is indicated in severe cases. o Blood transfusion and Vitamin K should be given if bleeding occurs.