This academic program, developed 100% online, offers the ease of choosing the best time and place to study. Thanks to the modern technology and teaching methodology that TECH has, with just a device with an Internet connection and the best disposition they will advance towards the goal in just 6 weeks. Therefore, the graduate will have a broad documentary source of all the new trends and contextualization of the Therapeutic Management of the Poisoned Patient.

A 100% online academic program with the most up-to-date content in Therapeutic Management of the Poisoned Patient”

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

Make the most of this opportunity to learn about the latest advances in this subject to apply it to your daily practice" 

This postgraduate certificate in Therapeutic Management of the Poisoned Patient contains an ideal structure so that the student can meet their academic goal in just 6 weeks. Thanks to the design designed by expert teachers and the team of TECH professionals, the student will have all the necessary tools and resources through the most modern, comfortable and secure virtual platform to keep up to date. Being able at the end to function in a clinical context of Emergencies or Primary Care consultations for poisoning, managing the most up-to-date diagnostic methods, treatment techniques and antidotes.

You will be able to determine the clinical manifestations and the differential diagnosis of emergencies associated with toxic substances such as psychotropic drugs or animal bites, among others”

General Objectives

• Define the basic and general principles of care for the severely poisoned patient 
• Identify the main toxics available in our environment
• Describe the main signs and symptoms related to severe acute poisoning and its organ involvement 
• Implement mechanisms to protect the severely poisoned patients and those around them 
• Detect complications related to the related toxicant or to the patient's health status 
• Explain the process of care, diagnosis and treatment of the severely poisoned patient in all its dimensions 

Specific Objectives

• Determine the organic repercussions of Toxicology in athletes and the different products used 
• Assess poisoning related to possible pharmacological errors in the pediatric patient 
• Apply specific protocols to be followed in case of overdose in pregnant women 
• Locate the principles of teratogenesis and all those products that can produce it 
• Master products that may pose a risk of poisoning to both the mother and the newborn during breastfeeding 
• Examine the epidemiology, etiology and repercussions of acute poisonings in pediatric and neonatal age 
• Diagnose the characteristics of intentional and unintentional poisoning in the elderly 
• Evaluate the toxicokinetics of paracetamol, antihistamines and decongestants and protocols for their management 
• Recognize the toxicokinetics of antifungal and anti-inflammatory drugs and therapeutic strategies against them 
• Examine the toxicokinetics of opioids, bisphosphonates and antineoplastics and their treatment in case of acute intoxication 
• Determine the toxicokinetics of antiepileptics, antidiabetics and hypoglycemic agents and their appropriate clinical approach

Throughout the study of this academic program you will be guided by a team of experts in the pedagogical, health and other specific areas related to Toxicology”