Definition

Noun: * Salicylate poisoning: A specific type of poisoning caused by the excessive intake of salicylate compounds, most commonly aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). It is a medical condition resulting from an overdose, which can be acute (from a single large dose) or chronic (from repeated high doses over time).

Usage

• Salicylate poisoning is a serious medical emergency that requires immediate treatment.
• The diagnosis of salicylate poisoning is often based on symptoms, patient history, and blood tests measuring salicylate levels.
• Chronic salicylate poisoning can be more difficult to diagnose because its symptoms may resemble other illnesses.

Examples

• Emergency room doctors successfully treated the child for salicylate poisoning after he accidentally ingested a bottle of aspirin.
• Symptoms of salicylate poisoning can include tinnitus (ringing in the ears), nausea, hyperventilation, and confusion.
• The patient's history of arthritis medication misuse led to a case of chronic salicylate poisoning.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical Management: In a medical context, treatment for salicylate poisoning may involve activated charcoal, intravenous fluids, urinary alkalinization, and in severe cases, hemodialysis to remove the toxin from the blood.

Variants and Related Words

• Salicylate (noun): The class of chemical compounds, including aspirin, that can cause this condition.
• Salicylism (noun): A synonym for the clinical syndrome of salicylate poisoning, encompassing its signs and symptoms.
• Aspirin poisoning (noun): A common specific form of salicylate poisoning.

Synonyms

• Salicylism
• Aspirin overdose (when aspirin is the specific cause)
• Salicylate overdose

Notes on Meaning

This term refers exclusively to poisoning from salicylate drugs. It is not a general term for any poisoning. The primary and most common cause is the excessive ingestion of aspirin, but it can also result from other salicylate-containing medications or products.

Noun

1. poisoning caused by the excessive ingestion of salicylates (usually aspirin)