Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Toxicology
Course Code
AURK_057
Branch of Science
Anaesthesiology and Resuscitation; Clinical medicine
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Clinical Pharmacy
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Sigita Kazūne
Structure Unit Manager
Oļegs Sabeļņikovs
Structural Unit
Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Clinical simulations
Contacts
Riga, Pilsoņu Street 13, VSIA P.Stradiņa KUS, Building 32, aurk@rsu.lv, +371 67069452
About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge on the acute exogenous intoxication epidemiology, toxicokinetics, toxicodynamics and characteristics of the specific and most urgent (more common poisoning causes and / or high toxicity grade), poisonous substances with recommended principles of treatment and, as well to teach students to act in acute, life-threatening toxicological situations before arrival emergency service.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge in biology, physiology, pathology and pharmacy courses completed.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.During the study course the students will complement the knowledge of clinical toxicology - toxicologically the most pressing substances, their toxicities, and treatment options.
Skills
1.The student will be able to: To assess the seriousness of the health condition of the poisoned person.
Competences
1.Students will be able to use the acquired competencies on the risk factors of acute exogenous intoxication, epidemiology, the amount of immediate medical care for an acute toxicological patient, linking it to the specific clinical situation.
Assessment
Individual work
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Preparing presentations using the recommended literature and Internet sources, following evaluation and analysis in practical lessons.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Test (multi-answer test and oral questions on the course topic). Evaluation criteria in the theoretical multi-answer test: more than 75% of correct answers.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Clinical toxicology and its place in the medical field, toxicological epidemiology.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Toxicokinetics. Toxin absorption and elimination. Elimination of toxins and its promotion. Antidotes
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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General basic principles of acute intoxication treatment. Antidotes.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Toxic liver damage. Toxicity of household chemicals.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Toxicological risks for women and pregnant women. Addictive substances.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Toxicology of specific substances - ethanol and alcohol surrogates, benzodiazepines, neuroleptics, antidepressants
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Toxicology of addictive substances - opioids, cocaine, amphetamines
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Toxicology of specific substances - cardiovascular drugs
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Toxicology of specific substances - carbon monoxide, cyanides, hydrocarbons
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Toxicology of specific substances - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, paracetamol, aspirin
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Toxinology - insect and snake bites
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Klīniskā anestezioloģija un intensīvā terapija. Induļa Vanaga un Antoņinas Sondores redakcijā. Nacionālais Apgāds, 2017.
Additional Reading
1.
Derek Waller. Clinical Pharmacology and Poisoning. Elsevier, 2016
2.
Lindsay Murray. Toxicology Handbook. 3rd Edition, Elsevier Australia, 2022
Other Information Sources
1.
TOXNET Databases
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Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry