Course Matrix of General Toxicology in Forensic Medicine &Clinical Toxicology
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Topic
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Objectives
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Learning
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Devices & Methods |
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Definition of poison & toxin Classification of poisons Factors affecting the action of poisons |
Gain the basic knowledge of : Definition of poison & toxin Classification of poisons Factors affecting the action of poisons |
Lectures - practical lessons - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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General diagnosis of poisoning with stress on: History and circumstantial evidence Signs & symptoms Analytical evidence Radiological evidence |
Gain the basic knowledge of : General diagnosis of poisoning with stress on: History and circumstantial evidence Signs & symptoms Analytical evidence Radiological evidence |
Lectures - practical lessons - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Post mortem signs of poisoning |
Gain the basic knowledge of : Post mortem signs of poisoning |
Lectures - practical lessons - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Toxicological sampling |
Gain the basic knowledge of : How to collect samples |
Lectures - practical lessons - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Laboratory investigations & chemical analysis including:
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Gain the basic knowledge of : 1-Medical and toxicologic tests. 2-Drug testing techniques. 3-Serum quantitation screens, of overdosed drugs. 4-Altered pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic relationships in over dosage. 5-Analytic accurac y |
Lectures - practical lessons - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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General treatment of poisoning
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Gain the basic knowledge of : |
Lectures - practical lessons - Hospital (field) visits |
-Computer for electronic lectures |
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Emergency management of poisoning
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Gain the basic knowledge of : advanced airway management -Circulatory support -Elimination of poison from skin, eye and gastrointestinal tract |
Lectures - practical lessons - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Pediatric resuscitation and fluid management |
Gain the basic knowledge of : Oxygen utilization Cardiopulmonary assessement Airway and breathing resuscitation |
Lectures - practical lessons - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Management principles of overdose in pregnancy |
Gain the basic knowledge of : Pharmacology and pathophysiology in pregnancy
Absorption, distribution , metabolism and renal excretion of some drugs |
Lectures - practical lessons - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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