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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Toxicology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Poisoning is a leading cause of injury-related mortality in the US, with significant emergency department visit rates.
  • Emergency providers are often the first point of contact for poisoned patients and require standardized evaluation skills.
  • Inadequate risk assessment and intervention knowledge can negatively impact patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide emergency medical providers with a standardized framework for the initial assessment and management of poisoned patients.
  • To enhance learners' cognitive knowledge and diagnostic skills in toxicology.
  • To serve as a foundational resource for medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

  • An enhanced live-action greenscreen video lecture with animation was utilized for educational delivery.
  • The video was made accessible on social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube) for broad reach.
  • Learners can engage with the content as a flipped classroom resource or a just-in-time learning tool.

Main Results:

  • The video has garnered over three thousand views across social media platforms.
  • Positive feedback was received, highlighting the educational value and practical application of the content.
  • User comments indicated a strong appreciation for the "tox knowledge bombs" and suggestions for expanded topics like antidotes.

Conclusions:

  • The video successfully delivers foundational knowledge for approaching poisoned patients.
  • A standardized approach, as presented, can improve the evaluation and treatment of the majority of poisoning cases.
  • The accessibility on social media facilitates widespread dissemination and learning in emergency medicine and toxicology.