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Chapter 1

Approach to the poisoned patient

In this chapter, we'll cover the basics of poisoned patient care in the acute setting, with elements of the toxicologic physical exam and the ABCDEFs of bedside management.
6 lessons
16m 26s
Approach to the poisoned patient intro
34s
Examining the poisoned patient
3m 45s
Managing the ABCs
5m 28s
Using gastrointestinal decontamination and dialysis
3m 8s
Avoiding pitfalls
3m 31s
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Chapter 2

Toxicologic syndromes

This chapter covers common toxicologic syndromes (toxidromes) and how to distinguish between them.
7 lessons
20m 55s
Toxicologic syndromes intro
28s
Distinguishing between anticholinergic and cholinergic toxicity
4m 27s
Recognizing respiratory depression in opioid syndrome
3m 43s
Recognizing sympathomimetic toxicity: a catecholamine surge
4m 8s
Distinguishing between serotonin and neuroleptic malignant syndromes
5m 23s
Putting it all together
2m 46s
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Chapter 3

Over-the-counter medicines

Here, we'll cover acetaminophen / paracetamol toxicity and when to use antidote therapy. We'll also cover salicylate toxicity and critical elements of treatment.
7 lessons
22m 46s
Over-the-counter medicines intro
27s
Mastering the mechanism of acetaminophen toxicity
5m
Treating acetaminophen toxicity
4m 43s
Describing the mechanism of acute salicylate toxicity
3m 42s
Treating acute salicylate toxicity
5m 10s
Avoiding pitfalls
3m 44s
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Chapter 4

Carbon monoxide and cyanide

This chapter covers common inhalation toxins, we discuss when to initiate hyperbaric oxygen therapy for carbon monoxide toxicity and review cyanide poisoning antidotes.
6 lessons
16m 32s
Carbon monoxide and cyanide intro
23s
Describing carbon monoxide toxicity
3m 53s
Treating carbon monoxide toxicity
4m 50s
Mastering the mechanism of cyanide toxicity
3m 8s
Treating cyanide toxicity
4m 18s
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Chapter 5

Cardiovascular toxicity

We'll cover the cardiotoxic effects of beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, digoxin, and tricyclic antidepressants and discuss the use of antidotes.
8 lessons
28m 25s
Cardiovascular toxicity intro
30s
Introducing beta-blocker and calcium channel blocker toxicity
4m 57s
Treating beta-blocker and calcium channel blocker toxicity
3m 24s
Mastering the mechanism of digoxin toxicity
5m 18s
Treating digoxin toxicity
5m 56s
Describing the mechanism of tricyclic antidepressant toxicity
3m 8s
Treating tricyclic antidepressant toxicity
5m 12s
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Chapter 6

Alcohols

In this chapter, we'll cover toxicity related to ethanol and toxic alcohols (ethylene glycol, methanol, isopropanol, propylene glycol) as well as when to use antidote therapy.
6 lessons
16m 12s
Alcohols intro
36s
Introducing the basics of ethanol and toxic alcohols
4m 35s
Explaining methanol and ethylene glycol toxicity
4m 6s
Treating methanol and ethylene glycol toxicity
3m 10s
Mastering isopropanol toxicity
3m 45s
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Chapter 7

Metals

Here, we'll cover toxicity related to metals including iron, lead, and lithium. We'll discuss specific indications to initiate hemodialysis in lithium toxicity.
8 lessons
27m 36s
Metals intro
40s
Describing the mechanism of iron toxicity
4m 36s
Treating iron toxicity
4m 42s
Mastering the mechanism of lead toxicity
3m 24s
Treating lead toxicity
4m 53s
Mastering the mechanism of lithium toxicity
3m 53s
Treating lithium toxicity
5m 28s
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Chapter 8

Hydrocarbons

This chapter covers toxicity related to hydrocarbons (including essential oils and common household hydrocarbons) and when to be concerned about pulmonary aspiration.
6 lessons
14m 18s
Hydrocarbons intro
29s
Describing the mechanism of essential oil toxicity
3m 9s
Managing essential oil toxicity
3m 17s
Mastering the mechanism of hydrocarbon toxicity
4m 19s
Treating hydrocarbon toxicity
3m 4s
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Chapter 9

Mushrooms

We'll cover mushroom-related toxicity (including anticholinergic and hepatic toxicity) and indications for antidote therapy in amatoxin-induced hepatotoxicity.
5 lessons
15m 55s
Mushrooms intro
33s
Introducing toxic mushrooms
4m 52s
Defining the mechanism of hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic mushrooms
5m 41s
Treating mushroom hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity
4m 49s
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Chapter 10

Recreational drugs

In this chapter, we'll cover recreational substances including cannabinoids, dissociatives, and inhalants, as well as antidote therapy in drug-induced methemoglobinemia.
7 lessons
19m 30s
Recreational drugs intro
26s
Identifying cannabinoid toxicity
3m 12s
Managing hallucinogen toxicity
5m 18s
Considering dissociative toxicity in acute care settings
4m 46s
Recognizing inhalant toxicity
4m 42s
Recreational drugs quiz
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Clinical Toxicology Essentials outro
1m 6s
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Kristin E. Fontes, MD FAAEM FACEP
Kristin is a board-certified emergency medicine physician in a community-based practice and a medical educator.
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