Prerequisites

1.  Routes of absorption of toxins

2.  Basic mechanisms of action of common toxic substances (eg.  Aspirin, organophosphates, acetaminophen, iron, tricyclics.

Learning Objectives

Activities

L.1

Describe the epidemiology and developmental vulnerability for poisoning and accidental ingestions of infants, toddlers, and children

Provide anticipatory guidance regarding home safety and appropriate techniques to prevent accidental ingestion

L.2

Discuss the reasons for intentional ingestions in adolescents

Elicit an appropriate history surrounding an ingestion

L.3

Describe the clinical manifestations, toxicity, and basic management of ingestions of iron, lead, aspirin, acetaminophen, tricyclics, caustic agents and hydrocarbons and exposure to carbon monoxide

Lecture on Poisoning

L.4

Describe the resources available to the physician for acute poisoning management

L.5

Know how/when to stop the absorption of an ingested substance

L.6

Identify the environmental sources of lead and discuss its clinical and social importance of lead poisoning