Tylenol. Bleach. Alcohol. The things you use on a regular basis can quickly become more hazardous than
helpful. It is important for pre-hospital care providers to know what is toxic, where those toxins come from,
and how to respond to them. This course provides resources for determining the toxicity of a substance,
and it analyzes the various routes of poison exposure. Unintentional poisoning, natural toxins, overdose,
and alcohol abuse are discussed, and patient management, treatment, and transport options are
reviewed.
