Lab studies obtain a complete blood count(CBC), arterial blood gas(abg) glucose, chemistry, Imaging studies Obtain an abdominal x-ray. Chloral hydrate is radiopaque Other tests Obtain an electrocardiogram(ECG); Co-ingested drugs may have direct cardiac effects(eg, tricyclic antidepressants)Lab Studies ◼ Obtain a complete blood count (CBC), arterial blood gas (ABG), glucose, chemistry, ◼ Imaging Studies: ◼ Obtain an abdominal x-ray. Chloral hydrate is radiopaque. ◼ Other Tests: ◼ Obtain an electrocardiogram (ECG); Co-ingested drugs may have direct cardiac effects (eg, tricyclic antidepressants)