This teaching series is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and skills needed to assess and manage patients who present with intoxication from medications. The sessions will focus on recognizing the signs and symptoms of medication overdose, understanding toxicology, and applying best practices for acute care management. This series is aimed at medical students, doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals who want to enhance their clinical competency in managing medication intoxications.
CPD approved Gradscape Teaching Series by Dr Bhargavi Latchireddy on "Assessing and handling intoxication"
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Summary
Enhance your clinical competency in managing medication intoxications with the CPD approved Gradscape Teaching Series "Assessing and handling intoxication" led by Dr Bhargavi Latchireddy. This session is designed to provide healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills to recognize symptoms of medication overdose, understand toxicology, and apply best practices for acute care management. Enrich your knowledge for better patient care and management, whether you're a medical student, doctor, nurse, or allied healthcare professional.
Learning objectives
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Understand the physiological implications of intoxication from different types of medication, including how they affect various body systems and manifest in patient health.
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Develop the ability to identify and interpret the signs and symptoms of medication overdose in a timely manner, to initiate appropriate healthcare interventions.
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Gain in-depth knowledge about toxicology and its applications in managing medication intoxication, including understanding the mechanisms of overdose and potential treatments.
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Acquire skills to implement best practices in acute care management for patients presenting with medication intoxication, including strategies for stabilization and long-term patient care planning.
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Learn to effectively communicate and coordinate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure holistic care for patients dealing with medication intoxication, including liaising with pharmacies, counseling services, and family members as appropriate.