Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Toxicology
Course Code
RNM_066
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
5.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Aleksejs Višņakovs
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Emergency Medicine Doctor
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Aleksejs Višņakovs
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Provide an opportunity to learn how to provide emergency medical aid to patients of all ages with intoxications at the stage of pre-hospital and hospital reception departments, in order to reduce the effect of the toxic agent on the patient's body and maintain vital functions until delivery to a specialized department or intensive care ward.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student will know: • Symptoms of acute intoxications, diagnostic and treatment methods: poisoning with FOS, sedatives and other drugs (paracetamol, amphetamine, anticholinergic drugs, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, antihypertensive drugs, digitalis, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, neuroleptics), narcotic substances, acids, alkalis, chlorocarbons , carbon monoxide, alcohol and its surrogates, heavy metals, plant poisons, fungi, methemoglobin forming substances and hemolytic poisons. • Symptoms and principles of treatment of venomous snake bites.
Skills
1.1. Apply practical methods of poisonous substance elimination in the prehospital and hospital Admission Department’s phase – stomach lavage, forced diuresis, application of antidotes, where applicable. 2. Commence symptomatic treatment in the prehospital and hospital Admission Department’s phase.
Competences
1.Provide emergency medical assistance in cases of exogenous intoxication.
Assessment
Individual work
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In-depth research of seminar topics and preparation of presentations for each seminar.
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Examination
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Examination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills at the end of the study course in a 10-point system.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Mechanism of action of toxic substances, classification. Emergency diagnostic and therapeutic considerations of acute intoxication. Drug interactions
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Mechanism of action of toxic substances, classification. Emergency diagnostic and therapeutic considerations of acute intoxication. Drug interactions
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The most important principles of exogenous intoxication treatment
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The most important principles of exogenous intoxication treatment
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
4
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Wyatt J.P. et al. Oxford handbook of emergency medicine. Oxford University Press, 2020.