سائد زيود
طبيعة العمل
أكاديمي
المهنة
رئيس قسم الصيدلة السريريةو المجتمعية
البريد الإلكتروني
[email protected]

سائد زيود

طبيعة العمل
أكاديمي
المهنة
رئيس قسم الصيدلة السريريةو المجتمعية
البريد الإلكتروني
[email protected]
Cases in Clinical Toxicology - 7301408
Course Title
Cases in Clinical Toxicology
Course Number
7301408
Instructor Name
سائد زيود
Contact Information
[email protected]
Semester(s) and academic year(s)
Second Semester 2020
First Semester 2020
Compulsory / Elective
Compulsory
Course Description

This course is designed to relate the basic pharmacological and toxicological principles to the poisoned patients' treatment. Several of the compounds commonly encountered in accidental or intentional poisoning are to be covered. The student will be able to recognize signs and symptoms of poisoning, characterize the type and extent of intoxication, and develop a specific modern management plan. This course will cover the toxic patient's assessment, monitoring, and creation of the management plan, including stabilization, antidotal therapy, and elimination enhancement.

Course Objectives

This course is designed to relate the basic pharmacological and toxicological principles to the poisoned patients' treatment. Several of the compounds commonly encountered in accidental or intentional poisoning are to be covered. The student will be able to recognize signs and symptoms of poisoning, characterize the type and extent of intoxication, and develop a specific modern management plan. This course will cover the toxic patient's assessment, monitoring, and creation of the management plan, including stabilization, antidotal therapy, and elimination enhancement.

Intended learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

  1. Knowledge and Understanding:

A.1. Describe the epidemiologic and demographic parameters that characterize toxic exposures in Palestine.

A.2. Discuss the role of the PharmD (Clinical Pharmacist) and pharmacists  in the evaluation and management of poisoned patients.

A.3. Recognize the patient's historical and clinical information that are needed in the assessment and the evaluation of the poisoned patient.

A.4. Describe the indications for use and the risks associated with the various methods utilized to enhance the poisoned patient's elimination. Select the appropriate therapy based on the exposure and symptoms.

A.5. Discuss current philosophies, and cite the risks associated with the use of various methods of gastrointestinal decontamination for ingested toxins. Choose the appropriate modality for specific poisoned/overdosed patients.

 

B- Intellectual Skills:

B.1. Design a treatment plan based on history, the time course of the exposure, presenting symptomatology, toxidrome recognition, and assessment of toxic potential.

B.2. Design appropriate diagnostic laboratory analyses and recommend the appropriate laboratory and physical assessments to aid in monitoring the progress of the toxic or suspected toxic exposure, correctly interpreting the results of such interventions.

B.3. Design a therapeutic management and monitoring plan when using a pharmacologic antidote is indicated for the poisoned/overdosed patient.

B.4. Evaluate the variations in drug response between individual patients, based upon disease, genetic traits, or other innate characteristics.

 

C- Professional and Practical Skills:

C.1. Build an understanding of the general types and clinical usage of drugs and poisons discussed in this course

C.2. Evaluate and solve different types of poisoning cases.

C.3. Design monitoring plan for poisoning management and outcomes.

C.4. Apply learned information in providing appropriate patient counseling.

 

D- General and transferable skills:

D.1. Search PubMed database for relevant drug information and new updates in treatment guidelines

D.2. Work coherently and successfully as a part of a team.

D.3. Apply Independent learning

D.4. Appreciate teamwork

D.5. Demonstrate professional behavior

Textbook and References

 List of textbooks and references:

  • Kent R. Olson, Ilene B. Anderson, Neal L. Benowitz, Paul D. Blanc, Richard F. Clark, Thomas E. Kearney, Susan Y. Kim-Katz, Alan H. B. Wu (ed.) Poisoning and Drug Overdose (7th edn). McGraw-Hill, New York, USA.
  • Nelson LS, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, ed. Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies Ninth Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical

 

Internet Resources

Toxnethttp://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/

 Medline Plus Health Information NLM/NIH: (A good site for drug information, information on health topics, medical dictionaries)

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/

MedicineNet.com: (They bring doctors' knowledge to you!)

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp

Assessment Criteria
Activity Percent (%)
First-hour exam 20%
Second-hour exam 20%
Report and seminar presentation 10%
Final exam 50%