Toxicology (RNM_066)
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
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.
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.
1.Provide emergency medical assistance in cases of exogenous intoxication.
