Organophosphate Poisoning
Created Nov 2015
Contact Information
Developed by: Unknown
Developed for: Interior Health
Submitted by: CHolmes
Contact Email: simulation@interiorhealth.ca
Peer Reviewed: <strong>Yes</strong> (The information is provided below)
Scenario Information
Case Summary:
5 year old boy, brought by EMS from his home. He has been unwell just this morning with restlessness, nausea, emesis and abdominal pain, had one episode of diarrhea. His parents report that he has been more restless and difficult to settle earlier this morning but has been quieter and less with it since.
Upon arrival: you are asked to see the child immediately.
Target Learning Groups:
Physicians, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Interprofessional Team
Additional Target Learning Groups:
Proposed Setting:
Emergency Dept
Educational Goals:
Identify signs and symptoms of organophosphate intoxication
Identify muscarinic and nicotinic symptoms of organophosphates
Manage organophosphates intoxication with appropriate supportive and therapeutic interventions
Peer Review Information
Clinical Content Peer Review
Clinical Content Reviewer: Dr. A. Sellars Reviewed on: 11/01/2018
Notes on Clinical Content Peer Review:
Unknown
Simulation/Educational Review
Simulation/Educational Reviewer: C. Holmes Reviewed on: 11/01/2018
Notes on Simulation/Educational Peer Review:
Unknown
Simulation/Educational Real Time Review
Simulation/Educational Real Time Reviewer: C. Holmes Reviewed on: 11/07/2018
Notes on Simulation/Educational Real Time Peer Review:
Unknown
Extra Information
Additional Details:
Skills: pediatric airway management and ventilation, pediatric IV therapy, pediatric cardiac monitoring,
References:
BC Poison Control
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