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Objectives
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Learning
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Devices & Methods |
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The emergency management of poisoning |
Gain the basic knowledge of : -Describe 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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Active methods for detoxification |
Gain the basic knowledge of : -Alkalization and forced dieresis -Dialectic technique -Factors governing drug removal with dialysis -Hem perfusion and hemodialysis |
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 delivery 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 of overdose in pregnancy |
Gain the basic knowledge of : Pharmacology and pathophysiology of 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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Management of respiratory complications in poisoned patient |
Explain Adult respiratory distress syndrome Air way cure in intoxicated patient General principles of mechanical ventilation |
-Lectures - practical lessons - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Laboratory diagnosis and drug screening |
Gain the basic knowledge of Drug testing technique Serum quantitation of overdosed drugs Components of toxicological screen Analytic accuracy of toxicological screen
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-Lectures - practical lessons - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures Microscope, slides in department laboratory. |
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Toxin induced cardiovascular syndrome |
Gain the basic knowledge of toxicity and management of : Digitalis Betablockers |
Lectures - practical lessons - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Clinical neurotoxicology |
Gain the basic knowledge of Neurotransmitter system and neurotoxicity Catecholominergic system Serotonergic system\ GABAergic system Toxicity specific to peripheral nervous system
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Lectures - practical lessons - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Chemical hepatic injury and renal toxicity |
Gain the basic knowledge of Acute toxic renal failure Prerenal failure Toxic acute tubular necrosis Chronic renal toxicity |
Lectures - Assignment sons - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Hematologic consequences of poisoning |
Gain the basic knowledge of: Oxidant stress Hemolysis Methemoglobinemia Sulfhemoglobin Other erythrocyte disorders
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Lectures - practical lessons - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures Microscope, slides in department laboratory. |
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Toxic injury of the eye |
Gain the basic knowledge of Physiology of the eye & consequences of injury Mechanism of repair Special management considerations |
Lectures - Assignment sons - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Endocrine agent toxicity |
Gain the basic knowledge of toxicity of ; Hypothalamic agents Pituitary hormones Antithyroid agents Adrenal cortex Hypoglycemic agent Hyperglycemic agents
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Lectures - Assigment sons
- Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Geriatric toxicology |
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Disaster management of massive toxic exposure |
Gain the basic knowledge of; Disaster planning Pre-hospital management Exposure assessment Field decontamination and triage Hospital management |
Lectures - practical lessons - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Poisonous anthropods, mushrooms, poisonous plants, toxic marine life , botulism and food poisoning |
Gain the basic knowledge of; Food poisoning Animal poisoning |
Lectures Assigment sons - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Designer drugs |
Gain the basic knowledge of; Common designer drugsHallucinogensIndolesErgot AlkaloidsIndolealkylaminePhenylalkylaminesPhencyclidineSedatives-DepressantsStimulantsAnalgesics
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Lectures Assigment sons - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Drug dependence |
Gain the basic knowledge of drug dependence & drug abuse of: Opiate dependence Cocaine Cannabis amphetamine LDS alcohol dependence , barbiturates dependence volatile abuse |
Lectures - Assigment sons
- Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Natural hallucinogens |
Gain the basic knowledge of Hallucinogen Classification Marijuana, LSD, and PCP Medical Uses of Hallucinogens |
Lectures Assigment sons - Hospital (field) visits |
-Computer for electronic lectures
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Toxicity of centrally active drugs as: sedatives,tricyclicantidepressants, benzodiazipenes , antipsychotic drugs, anticonvulsants and antihistamines |
Gain the basic knowledge of Sedatives Tricyclicantidepressants, benzodiazepines antipsychotic drugs, anticonvulsants and antihistamines |
Lectures - practical lessons Assigment sons
- Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Analgesics : acetominophine salicylate, non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug toxicity |
Gain the basic knowledge of toxicity and management of : Acetaminophen Salicylate Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
Lectures - practical lessons Assigment sons
- Hospital (field) visits |
-Computer for electronic lectures
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Toxicity of muscle relaxants |
Gain the basic knowledge of Cyclobenzaprine Management of skeletal muscle relaxant toxicity |
Lectures - practical lessons Assigment sons
- Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Toxicity of vitamins |
Gain the basic knowledge of toxicity and management of : Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K Vitamins B-1, B-2, B-12, and folate Vitamin B-3 (ie, niacin, nicotinic acid) Vitamin B-6 (ie, pyridoxine) Vitamin C |
Lectures - practical lessons Assigment sons
- Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Toxicity of heavy metals and inorganic agents |
Gain the basic knowledge of toxicity and management of : Arsenic , lead, mercury, phosphorus and iron
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Lectures - practical lessons - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures Microscope, slides in department laboratory. |
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Pesticides poisoning |
- Gain the basic knowledge of toxicity & management of: Organ phosphorus compounds Carbamates, organ chlorine& pesticides of botanical origin |
Lectures - practical les Assigment sons
- Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Inhalation poisoning, volatiles and solvents |
- Gain the basic knowledge of toxicity & management of Methanol , ethanol ,kerosene & hydrocyanic acid . |
Lectures - practical lessons Assigment
- Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Corrosives : acids and alkali injury, bleach, soap and detergents |
- Gain the basic knowledge of: Difference between acids &alkalis Carbolic acid toxicity Oxalic acid toxicity Hydrofluoric acid toxicity Iodine toxicity bleach, soap and detergents toxicity |
Lectures - Assignment Assigment
- Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Cosmetics , toilet articles, baby powder, and camphor |
Gain the basic knowledge of : -Describe advanced airway management -Circulatory support -Elimination of poison from skin, eye and gastrointestinal tract |
Lectures - Assignment - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Radiation toxicology |
Gain the basic knowledge of : -Alkalization and forced dieresis -Dialectic technique -Factors governing drug removal with dialysis -Hem perfusion and hemodialysis |
Lectures - Assignment - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Toxicology of food and food additives |
Gain the basic knowledge of : Oxygen delivery Oxygen utilization Cardiopulmonary assessement Airway and breathing resuscitation |
Lectures - Assignment - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Toxicology of chemical warfare agent. |
Gain the basic knowledge of : Pharmacology and pathophysiology of pregnancy Absorption, distribution , metabolism and renal excretion of some drugs |
Lectures - Assignment - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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Ethical , moral and professional issues in toxicology |
Explain Adult respiratory distress syndrome Air way cure in intoxicated patient General principles of mechanical ventilation |
-Lectures - Assignment - Hospital (field) visits
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-Computer for electronic lectures
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