EM Toxicology (Name: Medical Taxicology)

Catalog description

The MS4 student will rotate for 2 weeks at the West Texas Regional Poison Center. The student is expected to become familiar with general approaches to the poisoned patient and clinical presentations of common toxidromes. Students should also develop a basic understanding of poison prevention techniques, pharmacokinetics, toxicokinetics, resuscitation of the poisoned patient, and commonly used antidotes. (2 weeks) Limit 1 student. No rotation in July