Emergency Medcine * Elective Course Description  

Course Name:Introduction to Medical Toxicology  As of 02/7/13 this Elective is Temporarily Unavailable Until Further Notice
Course Number:ME-4448
Elective Type:B2
Coordinator(s):

Kathryn Weibrecht, M.D. Kathryn.Weibrecht@umassmemorial.org  or 508-421-1401

cc: Martha Wright  martha.wright@umassmed.edu
Rm. LA-166

Department:Emergency Medicine
Sites Available:UMMHC-University Campus
Months Offered:July - May 
Number of Students / Month:2 
Prerequisites:

Completion of 3rd year Clerkships

Elective Description:  Students will work along side the toxicology resident/fellow on call.  When there is a consultation from the Emergency Department, the resident/fellow will notify the student, who will have the responsibility of writing the consult.  Student will then discuss the case with the fellow, and make treatment recommendations.  Students will learn:   1) To identify and treat the major toxidromes 2) The assessment and management of metabolic acidosis 3) To identify non-clinical patterns of toxicologic illness (e.g., ECG findings consistent with ingested intoxicants) 4) To learn the management of acetaminophen poisoning  5) To learn the management of aspirin toxicity  6) To learn the management of tricyclic antidepressant poisoning

 Note: B2/ Students must engage in the type of clinical care carried out by the clinicians practicing in this field but may not have direct patient care as a major feature of the elective.   As of 02/7/13 this Elective is Temporarily Unavailable Until Further Notice.  
Location:  UMMHC-University Campus
Website: http://www.umassmed.edu/emed/