in the setting of potential toxic ingestion, what lab studies should be ordered?
Glucose Electrolytes blood gas EKG Calcium Toxicology screen Acetaminophen
Causes of altered mental status mnemonic :AEIOU TIPS
Alcohol Epilepsy, encephalitis, endocirine, electrolytes Infection Overdose, opiates, O2 deprived Uremia Trauma, temperature Insulin Psychosis Stroke, shock, space occupying lesions