Poisoning – carbon monoxide, cyanide, organo-phosphate

Pharmacology and poisoning · PhC2

This topic appears in the RCEM clinical syllabus. Start with a relevant resource below, then use a case or practice activity to test what you have learned.

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The selected lessons concern carbon monoxide exposure.

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Carbon monoxide: recognise the exposure, protect the household
Lesson plan · Early-career EM · Preparation about 18 min · 45-minute session · 30-minute option
Assess possible carbon monoxide exposure, interpret a later blood result and plan care that includes the safety of the home.
Learner preparation Facilitator guide
Recognising carbon monoxide poisoning
Lesson plan · Medical students · Preparation about 12 min · 45-minute session · 30-minute option
Recognise a shared exposure, interpret a delayed COHb result and plan treatment and a safe destination.
Learner preparation Facilitator guide

Lesson links are St Emlyn’s educational mappings. Their individual clinical-review status still applies; attending a session does not demonstrate curriculum competence.