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Professional Education

Highlight: New Resources

Updates in Acetaminophen Poisoning

Presented by Dr. Jon Cole

Updates to Acetaminophen Management

Change to N-Acetylcysteine 2-bag IV Regimen: One Page Summary

Drugs of Abuse

Presented by Dr. Rebecca Lange

Anion Gaps: Aspirin and Toxic Alcohols
Presented by Dr. Alexandru Ulici

Hand Sanitizers & Methanol Poisoning
Presented by Dr. Cole Pueringer

Acetaminophen: The good, the bad, the ugly
Presented by Dr. Annie Arens

Tox PSA 1
Presented by Dr. Annie Arens

Tox PSA 2
Presented by Dr. Annie Arens

Observation Time After Naloxone
Presented by Dr. Jon Cole

Emergency Responders and Potential Opioid Exposures

Please review this position statement from the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) and American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT). This paper outlines recommendations for personal protective equipment (PPE) when dealing with fentanyl or fentanyl analog exposures in the field.

Homeland Security has issued a statement that contrary to recent news reporting, there are no fentanyl analogs resistant to Naloxone. Download the Homeland Security article.

Download Fentanyl Safety Recommendations for First Responders. This one page handout provides information to help first responders protect themselves when the presence of fentanyl is suspected or encountered.

Emergency Preparedness

The following fact sheets are in PDF format.
Print and replicate as needed.

Antidote Stocking
Anthrax
Bomb and Blast Injuries
Chemical – 20 Questions & Answers
Cyanide (Courtesy of the Iowa Poison Control Center)
Irritant Gases
Nerve Agents
Radiological Antidote
Radiation Victim Tx Algorithm
Acute Radiation Syndrome
Radiological Dispersal Device
Patient Exposure Information
Public Safety Response Guideline for Radiological Dispersion Devices
Riot Control Agents
Riot Control Algorithm

Medical Resources

Poison Centers in the United States are regularly consulted by health care facilities to provide treatment recommendations regarding poisoned patients. Poison centers provide up to date, evidence-based information on toxicity and treatment 24 hours a day at no cost. They are backed up by medical toxicologists.