Clinicians participating in this CME activity gain essential knowledge and skills for managing rodenticide toxicity. Specifically, they learn to identify and differentiate the diverse mechanisms of action and clinical presentations of various rodenticides, ranging from anticoagulant-induced bleeding to neurological and metabolic disturbances. This training also emphasizes the importance of promptly identifying the specific rodenticide involved through detailed history-taking, physical examination, and searching for packaging or other indicators. Participants can also assess and implement immediate stabilization techniques, apply specific antidotes, and provide supportive care. They also gain proficiency in interpreting laboratory and diagnostic test results and recognizing abnormalities associated with rodenticide ingestion.This activity reviews the critical role of consultation with poison control centers and toxicologists for treatment guidance. Clinicians learn to develop and strategize effective treatment plans, incorporating collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. By the end of the activity, clinicians are also better prepared to coordinate follow-up care and recommend preventive measures to reduce accidental rodenticide exposures. This comprehensive approach improves clinicians’ ability to provide timely and accurate diagnosis and management of rodenticide toxicity, ultimately enhancing patient care and safety.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/30374
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Chemical Pathology, Critical Care Medicine, Forensic Pathology, Gastroenterology, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medical Toxicology, Nephrology, Neurocritical Care, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pulmonary Disease