A child is brought in to the emergency department with acute aspirin poisoning.

Which clinical manifestations indicate that the child exhibits early symptoms of aspirin poisoning? Select all that apply.

a. Hyperactivity

b. Seizures

c. Tinnitus

d. Hyperventilation

e. Respiratory failure

The correct options are C, and D.

Explanation:

Early symptoms of acute aspirin poisoning includes the tinnitus or also called as ringing in the ears, and impaired hearing. More clinically significant symptoms, and sign includes hyperventilation or also called as rapid breathing, fever, dehydration, and feeling faint.

Aspirin is known as common pain reliever. It is a trade name for acetylsalicylic acid. Aspirin poisoning symptoms, and sign can be minored to severe:

1) Mild to moderate: Hyperventilation.

2) Moderate: Severe deep, and rapid breathing, but no coma.

3) Severe: Coma sometimes with convulsions.