CLINICAL PEARLS IN TOXICOLOGY AND THE ROLE OF THE CLINICAL PHARMACIST IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Objectives

• Describe the general principles and ABCDE approach of acute poisonings.
• Explain the mechanism of acetaminophen (APAP) and salicylate toxicity.
• Discuss the management of acute APAP and salicylate overdoses.
• Describe the preparation, dilution and administration of specific antidotes and pharmacologic agents used in the treatment of acute APAP and salicylate intoxications.
• List hospital antidote stocking recommendations as per current expert consensus guidelines.
• Explain the importance of adequate interpretation of urine drug screen panels.
• Describe the role of a dedicated clinical pharmacist in the Emergency Department.
• Identify available certifications, academic programs and opportunities for pharmacists who want to develop in the areas of toxicology and emergency medicine.
• At the conclusion of the activity, pharmacy technicians, should be able to: Describe the general principles and ABCDE approach of acute poisonings.
• Explain the mechanism of acetaminophen (APAP) and salicylate toxicity.
• Identify the management of acute APAP and salicylate overdoses.
• Describe the preparation, dilution and administration of specific antidotes and pharmacologic agents used in the treatment of acute APAP and salicylate intoxications.
• List hospital antidote stocking recommendations as per current expert consensus guidelines.
• Explain the importance of adequate interpretation of urine drug screen panels.
• Describe the role of a dedicated clinical pharmacist in the Emergency Department.

CE Hours