CME Webcast Teaches on Common Poisonings and Toxidromes. In this session, learners will review the epidemiology of poisonings across the lifespan, with an emphasis on recent trends. We will introduce a practical framework for evaluating the poisoned patient and review common toxidromes relevant to clinical practice. Participants will develop their skills in recognizing key signs of toxicity to initiate timely, evidence-based management.
Today’s toxicological landscape reflects our modern world and while natural toxins persist, synthetic drugs, household chemicals, and pharmaceutical overdoses dominate emergency department presentations.
For this program on common poisonings and toxidromes, we’ve invited an Emergency Medicine expert. Dr Christopher Gaw is an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Emergency at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. In addition to his clinical work, he is also an injury prevention researcher with expertise in toxicology and public health.
What you’ll learn on this webcast
As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology of poisonings over the lifespan
- Review and apply a clinical framework with which to approach the poisoned patient
You’ll also learn about the following:
- Setting of Care
- Vitamins & Supplements
- Gastric Lavage
- Prevention
You can find this and many other MedNet21 programs on the OSU – CCME website.
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