Description

The course: Emerging Trends in Toxicology by Sean G. Smith

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• Course language: English

Much, much, MUCH more than yet another recitation of long lists of toxins and treatments….We’ll dig into molecular pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and more! Get the latest on the WHY and the HOW of the latest toxins, street drugs and their treatments! Besides the latest and greatest on bath salts and deadly pediatric one-pill poisons, we’ll talk pills, poisons, bugs, bites, stings, street drugs, anion gaps, antidotes and MORE! Rapid and effective assessment for substance use and abuse is vitally important to get the best outcomes for your patients. This session will maximize your skill and improve your confidence.

OBJECTIVES

• Interpret patient presentation to identify possible toxic substance abuse to facilitate rapid and correct treatment.
• Identify the pathophysiologic effects of various toxins and how those are each influenced by pharmacological interventions.
• Categorize symptoms of common of sympathetic and parasympathetic toxidromes and how to intervene quickly.
• Recognize life-threatening fluid, glucose and electrolyte abnormalities related to emerging dangerous substances.