Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Plus®: Toxicology
$20.70
The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Plus®: Toxicology module is an additional module for PALS providers. focusing on the basics of indentifying toxic substances in pediatrics through various methods.
Description
The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Plus®: Toxicology module covers basics on identification of toxic substances through targeted history, physical exam, and diagnostic studies. It introduces common therapies for ingestions, including methods used to minimize drug absorption and enhance excretion for common poisons. This module also reviews effects of commonly misused or abused drugs. Additionally, it includes a section describing treatments for caustic eye injuries that children may encounter.
Upon completion of the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Plus®: Toxicology module, students will be able to:
- Recognize the importance of identifying ingestion, providing first aid, and contacting Poison Control
- Identify methods used to minimize drug absorption
- Describe the specific therapies, including antidotes, for common poisons
- Summarize effects of drugs of abuse and misuse
- Describe different routes of exposure (e.g., eye, cutaneous)
- Summarize the effects and management of smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning
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