Toxidromes

Pharmacology and poisoning · PhC3

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 poisoning cases include stimulant exposure with agitation and physiological disturbance.

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Ep 272 – Toxicology, Hyperthermia and the Future of Emergency Care (June and July 2025)
Podcast · Listen 32:07
Discuss serotonin toxicity and emerging synthetic-opioid poisoning alongside the selected poisoning cases.

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First assessment of suspected poisoning
Lesson plan · Induction · Early-career EM · Preparation about 18 min · 45-minute session · 30-minute option
Assess an uncertain exposure, find current poisons advice and plan observation alongside psychosocial care.
Learner preparation Facilitator guide
Initial assessment of suspected poisoning
Lesson plan · Medical students · Preparation about 12 min · 45-minute session · 30-minute option
Approach an uncertain ingestion with supportive care, targeted information and physical and psychosocial safety in parallel.
Learner preparation Facilitator guide

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