Introduction
Toxicology an important field in Emergency Medicine.
Long term objectives of the section
Clinical Toxicology curriculum
To look at the existing curriculum for Emergency Medicine, and make a proposal for adaptation, if needed. We should also provide educational sources for toxicology and/or poisonings. The goal would be to guarantee that every emergency physician has a general knowledge of poisoning. In the future, we could think about an “advanced” curriculum for emergency physicians with a special interest in clinical toxicology.
Stimulate scientific and educational collaborations
Create synergy between members of different sections and committees to establish a research agenda on the EUSEM website and to work on the Curriculum+ to provide free online learning materials about Toxicology.
Stimulate scientific collaboration between EUSEM and EAPCCT
We work closely together with the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists (EAPCCT). One option could be to set up common guidelines, for example stocking antidotes. Also developing a guideline/recommendation for specific poisoning (target audience = emergency physicians) could be explored.
Explore the interest in an European AHLS course
In many countries an Advanced Hazmat Life Support course is mandatory for a lot of caregivers and governement personnel. Should we implement these courses in Europe, or rather develop an European alternative. This question could be further explored with EAPCCT.
Activities to Date
Toxicology e-course on cyanide poisoning on the EUSEM academy platform
EM Monthly Webinar: All you need to know about cyanide poisoning for 2023
EM Monthly webinar:Joint EUSEM-EAPCCT webinar onAll you need to know about ricin poisoning for 2023
EM Monthly Webinar: Organophosphate pesticide poisoning: understanding the risks and improving its management
EM Monthly Webinar: Joint EUSEM EAPCCT Webinar on Antidotes in an Emergency Setting