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Module 1. Therapeutic Management of the Poisoned Patient: Specific Treatmen

1.1. The Three Phases of the Specific Treatment of Poisoning 
1.2. Decrease Toxin Absorption 

1.2.1. Digestive Decontamination 

1.2.1.1. Emetics 
1.2.1.2. Gastric lavage 
1.2.1.3. Activated Carbon 
1.2.1.4. Cathartics 
1.2.1.5. Whole Bowel Irrigation 

1.2.2. Skin Decontamination 
1.2.3. Ocular Decontamination 
1.2.4. Prevention of Parenteral Absorption 
1.2.5. Prevention of Pulmonary Absorption 
1.2.6. Endoscopy and Surgery 
1.2.7. Dilution 
1.2.8. Conclusions and Key Points 

1.3. Increasing Toxicant Elimination 

1.3.1. Kidney Cleanse 

1.3.1.1. Forced Diuresis 
1.3.1.2. Alkaline Diuresis 

1.3.2. Extrarenal Purification 

1.3.2.1. Dialysis 
1.3.2.2. Hemoperfusion, Hemofiltration, Hemodiafiltration 
1.3.2.3. Plasmapheresis and Exchange Transfusion 
1.3.2.4. Conclusions and Key Points 

1.4. Antidotes 

1.4.1. Main Antidotes 

1.4.1.1. Indications, Contraindications, Side Effects and Precautions 
1.4.1.2. Dose 

1.4.2. Minimum Stock of Antidotes Depending on the Type of Hospital or Health Center 
1.4.3. Conclusions and Key Points 

1.5. Antidotes

1.5.1 Nasogastric or Orogastric Tube Placement Technique and Gastric Lavage 
1.5.2 Skin and Ocular Decontamination Techniques

Module 2. Therapeutic Management of the Poisoned Patient: Additional Aspects 

2.1. General Outline of Additional Aspects to Consider 
2.2. The Suicidal Patient and Toxicology. Psychiatric Assessment 

2.2.1. Introduction 
2.2.2. Risk Factors for Self-Harming Behavior 
2.2.3. Determining the Severity of Self-Harm Attempts 
2.2.4. Suicidal Patient Management 
2.2.5. Conclusions and Key Points 

2.3. Medical and Legal Aspects of Toxicological Care 

2.3.1. Introduction 
2.3.2. Report to the Court 
2.3.3. Medical and Legal Autopsy 
2.3.4. Sampling of the Patient Corpse 
2.3.5. Informed Consent and Voluntary Discharge of the Poisoned Patient 
2.3.6. The Extraction of Blood Samples for Toxicological Studies in the Emergency Room 
2.3.7. Conclusions and Key Points 

2.4. Protective Measures for Health Care Personnel 

2.4.1. Introduction 
2.4.2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 
2.4.3. Poison Prevention Measures for Healthcare Personnel 
2.4.4. Conclusions and Key Points 

2.5. General Criteria for Admission to an Intensive Care Unit 

2.5.1. Introduction 
2.5.2. Criteria Table 
2.5.3. Conclusions and Key Points 

2.6. Toxicant-Induced Rhabdomyolysis 

2.6.1. Introduction 
2.6.2. Definition and Pathophysiology 
2.6.3. General Etiology and Toxicological Causes of Rhabdomyolysis 
2.6.4. Clinical Manifestations, Laboratory Tests and Complications 
2.6.5. Treatment 
2.6.6. Conclusions and Key Points 

2.7. Toxicant-Induced Methemoglobinemia 

2.7.1. Introduction 
2.7.2. Pathophysiology 
2.7.3. Etiology of Methemoglobinemia 
2.7.4. Clinical Manifestations 
2.7.5. Suspected, Differential and Confirmatory Diagnosis 
2.7.6. Treatment 

2.8. Hypersensitivity and Anaphylaxis Secondary to Poisonings by Animal Stings or Bites 

2.8.1. Introduction 
2.8.2. Etiology 
2.8.3. Hypersensitivity Types 
2.8.4. Clinical Manifestations 
2.8.5. Diagnosis 
2.8.6. Treatment Management 
2.8.7. Conclusions and Key Points 

2.9. Emergencies Associated with Psychotropic Drugs 

2.9.1. Introduction 
2.9.2. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome. 

2.9.2.1. Definition and Risk Factors 
2.9.2.2. Clinical Manifestations and Differential Diagnosis 
2.9.2.3. Treatment 

2.9.3. Serotonin Syndrome 

2.9.3.1. Causes 
2.9.3.2. Clinical Manifestations and Differential Diagnosis 
2.9.3.3. Treatment 

2.9.4. Acute Dystonia 
2.9.5. Drug-Induced Parkinsonism 
2.9.6. Conclusions and Key Points

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