Priority Topics

1.1 Pharmacology and Toxicology

• 1.1.1 Pharmacokinetics and Toxicokinetics
• 1.1.2 Pharmacodynamics and Toxicodynamics
• 1.1.3 Adverse Effects

3.1 ABCs Resuscitation

• 3.1.1 Hypotension
• 3.1.2 Coma
• 3.1.3 Seizures

3.2 Initial Management

• 3.2.1 Assessment Skills
  • 3.2.1.1 Differential Diagnosis
  • 3.2.1.2 Signs and Symptoms
  • 3.2.1.3 Toxidromes
• 3.2.2 Decontamination Strategies
  • 3.2.2.1 Dermal
  • 3.2.2.2 Gastrointestinal
  • 3.2.2.3 Ocular
• 3.2.3 Enhance Elimination Techniques
  • 3.2.3.1 Extracorporeal Removal
  • 3.2.3.2 Gastrointestinal Dialysis
  • 3.2.3.3 Urinary Approaches

3.4 Supportive and Other Care

• 3.4.1 Adjunctive Therapy
• 3.4.2 Control of Seizures Anticonvulsants
• 3.4.3 Control of Arrhythmia Antidysrhythmics
• 3.4.4 Control of Agitation
• 3.4.5 Control of Temperature
• 3.4.6 Correct Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disturbances
• 3.4.8 Fluid Resuscitation
• 3.4.9 Patient Monitoring
• 3.4.10 Pressor Agents and Control of Blood Pressure
• 3.4.11 Protect Airway Ventilation Manage Airway Injury
• 3.4.12 Psychiatric Issues
• 3.4.13 Social Issues
• 3.4.14 Transplantation
• 3.4.15 Rhabdomyolysis

2.1 Drugs

• 2.1.1 Analgesics, Anti-inflammatory Drugs
  • 2.1.1.1 Acetaminophen
  • 2.1.1.2 Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
  • 2.1.1.3 Opioids
  • 2.1.1.4 Salicylates
  • 2.1.1.5 Other Analgesics, Anti-inflammatory (eg, antigout drugs,colchicine)
• 2.1.6 Drugs That Affect the Cardiovascular System
  • 2.1.6.1 Antidysrrhythmics
    • 2.1.6.1.1 Calcium channel blockers
    • 2.1.6.1.2 Cardiac glycosides
  • 2.1.6.2 Antihypertensives
    • 2.1.6.2.2 Adrenergic and mixed antagonists
• 2.1.11 Drugs That Affect the Nervous System
  • 2.1.11.4.1 Anticholinergics
    • 2.1.11.4.2 Antihistamines
    • 2.1.11.4.8 Sympathomimetics (eg, amphetamines, cocaine, theophylline, salbutamol)
  • 2.1.11.5 Ethanol
  • 2.1.11.8 Psychoactive Drugs and Hallucinogens
  • 2.1.11.9 Psychotropics
    • 2.1.11.9.1 Anxiolytics and sedative-hypnotics
    • 2.1.11.9.2 Antidepressants
      • 2.1.11.9.2.1 Tricyclic Antidepressants
      • 2.1.11.9.2.2 Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
      • 2.1.11.9.2.3 Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
      • 2.1.11.9.2.4 Other Antidepressants (bupropion, mirtazapine, mianserin, venlafaxine)
    • 2.1.11.9.3 Antipsychotics
    • 2.1.11.9.4 Mood stabilizers

2.2.2 Cleansers and Caustics

• 2.2.2.1 Acids
• 2.2.2.2 Alkali
• 2.2.2.3 Bleach

2.2.7 Pesticides

• 2.2.7.1 Fumigants and Sterilants
• 2.2.7.2 Fungicides
• 2.2.7.3 Herbicides
  • 2.2.7.3.1 Paraquat
  • 2.2.7.3.2 Chlorphenoxy Herbicides
  • 2.2.7.3.2 Propanil
• 2.2.7.4 Insecticides and Repellents
  • 2.2.7.4.1 Carbamates
  • 2.2.7.4.2 DEET
  • 2.2.7.4.3 Moth balls
  • 2.2.7.4.4 Organochlorines
  • 2.2.7.4.5 Organophosphates
  • 2.2.7.4.6 Pyrethrins and pyrethroids
• 2.2.7.5 Rodenticides
  • 2.2.7.5.1 Anticoagulant
  • 2.2.7.5.2 Non anticoagulant

2.2.5 Hydrocarbons/Solvents/Fuels

• 2.2.5.1 Aldehydes
• 2.2.5.2 Alcohols and Glycols
  • 2.2.5.2.1 Diethylene glycol
  • 2.2.5.2.2 Ethylene glycol
  • 2.2.5.2.3 Glycol ethers
  • 2.2.5.2.4 Isopropanol
  • 2.2.5.2.5 Methanol

2.2.6 Metals/Metalloids

• 2.2.6.1 Arsenic (including arsine)
• 2.2.6.2 Barium
• 2.2.6.3 Beryllium
• 2.2.6.4 Cadmium
• 2.2.6.5 Chromium
• 2.2.6.6 Cobalt
• 2.2.6.7 Copper
• 2.2.6.8 Lead
• 2.2.6.9 Manganese
• 2.2.6.10 Mercury
• 2.2.6.11 Nickel
• 2.2.6.12 Thallium
• 2.2.6.13 Cesium

2.3.5 Toxic Envenomations

• 2.3.5.1 Arthropods
  • 2.3.5.1.1 Red Back Spiders
  • 2.3.5.1.2 Funnel Web Spiders
  • 2.3.5.1.3 Other Spiders
• 2.3.5.2 Marine Creatures
• 2.3.5.3 Reptiles
• 2.3.5.4 Amphibians