Treatment of poisoning, usually follow the following basic principles of detoxification:
(1) Eliminate poisons. It can be eliminated according to the way of poison absorption. The ways to eliminate poisons from gastrointestinal tract include gastric lavage (including gastrostomy), vomiting, diarrhea and enema. For example, adsorbents (such as medicinal charcoal), mucilaginous drugs (such as starch) and proteins can be used to prevent further absorption of poisons; Chemical antidote and neutralizer can also be used for gastric lavage, enema or oral administration. Poisons absorbed by skin and mucous membrane should be fully rinsed with clean water.
(2) symptomatic treatment. The purpose of symptomatic treatment and supportive treatment is to maintain the normal operation of the life function of poisoned livestock until the poison is eliminated through the above detoxification measures or the detoxification mechanism of the body itself. At the same time, the symptoms are treated. Drugs commonly used in symptomatic treatment include stimulants and sedatives that regulate the central nervous system, cardiotonic drugs, diuretics, antishock drugs, spasmolytics, tonics and so on.
(3) treatment of the cause. According to the analysis of the cause of the disease, the symptoms of sick animals and the detection of poisons, the treatment is carried out. This kind of treatment often relies on the antagonistic effect of pharmacology to detoxify. Drugs that have detoxification properties for corresponding types of poisons are called specific antidotes.