Poisoning is a leading cause of emergency admission and preventable death in India, where pesticides, rat poisons, plant toxins and medicines are all within easy reach. These lessons cover the structured approach to the poisoned patient, the antidotes every emergency department must stock, and the management of organophosphate, paraquat and yellow phosphorus poisoning, paracetamol and psychiatric drug overdose, toxic alcohols, gases and corrosives.

1. Watch the lesson videoA lecture or case discussion from the AETCM YouTube channel opens each lesson.
2. Unlock the notesThe notes open once you have watched 90 % of the video.
3. Read and reviseKey points, tables, drug doses, red flags and pearls, plus more videos on the topic.
4. Move onYour progress is saved on this device, so you can come back any time.

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For MBBS students, interns, residents and doctors working in emergency and acute care.