This case outlines how to approach a differential of altered mental status, leading to an investigation of toxic ingestion. It addresses how to use clinical judgment in addition to acid-base and osmolal gap as tools to identify what agent was ingested. Lastly, it addresses risk factors and protective factors for suicidality.

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  • Abbey Bayless

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This case outlines how to approach a differential of altered mental status, leading to an investigation of toxic ingestion. It addresses how to use clinical judgment in addition to acid-base and osmolal gap as tools to identify what agent was ingested. Lastly, it addresses risk factors and protective factors for suicidality.