Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 4, 2026
11:51
Systemic and Local Drug Delivery for Treating Diseases of the Central Nervous System in Rodent Models
Published on: August 16, 2010
Regionalization of poison centers--a rational role model
Clinical Toxicology
|January 1, 1978
Summary
The Rocky Mountain Poison Center demonstrates a cost-effective regionalized model for poison control. This system ensures rapid, standardized care through integrated Emergency Medical Services and widespread public education.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Regionalization of poison control centers can optimize resource allocation.
- Effective poison information access is crucial for timely medical intervention.
- Integration with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) enhances regional healthcare delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the Rocky Mountain Poison Center as a model for regionalized poison control.
- To highlight the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of a centralized poison information system.
- To demonstrate the integration of poison control services within existing EMS frameworks.
Main Methods:
- Centralizing expensive equipment and information resources.
- Equipping subregional centers with POISINDEX for rapid information access.
- Integrating professional activities, training, and education within EMS.
- Implementing uniform public education across the region.
- Securing diverse funding sources and a hospital cost-sharing program.
Main Results:
- Achieved minimal cost through resource centralization.
- Enabled rapid access to standardized initial therapy via POISINDEX.
- Ensured consistent public interaction and reinforcement through uniform education.
- Demonstrated successful integration with Emergency Medical Services.
- Established a cost-sharing program involving 18 Colorado hospitals.
Conclusions:
- Regionalized poison control centers, integrated with EMS and drug consultation, offer cost-effective solutions.
- This model is adaptable to the unique characteristics of different regions.
- Standardized protocols and accessible information improve patient outcomes and public safety.
Related Concept Videos
01:30Specialized Care Centers and Settings-II
Rural Health Centers
Rural health centers are specialized care facilities in remote locations with very few medical personnel. The primary care providers who run the centers are mostly Registered Nurse Practitioners. Here, emergency treatment is provided to critically ill or injured patients before they are transferred to the closest hospital. Fortunately, due to advancement in technology, many rural healthcare facilities and professionals have easy access to diagnostic and treatment...
Rural health centers are specialized care facilities in remote locations with very few medical personnel. The primary care providers who run the centers are mostly Registered Nurse Practitioners. Here, emergency treatment is provided to critically ill or injured patients before they are transferred to the closest hospital. Fortunately, due to advancement in technology, many rural healthcare facilities and professionals have easy access to diagnostic and treatment...
01:14Prevention of Further Absorption of Poison
In cases of acute poisoning, the primary objective is to prevent further absorption of the toxic substance into the body. Immediate interventions using various decontamination techniques targeting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract can achieve this. Decontamination is crucial to prevent poison from entering the systemic circulation, which involves washing affected areas with water and mild soap and removing contaminated clothing. Once external decontamination is done, attention must be turned to...
01:03Drug Control Governance: Regulatory Bodies and Their Impact
Drug control governance involves the oversight and regulation of pharmaceuticals to ensure their safety and efficacy while preventing illegal drug use and trafficking. Regulatory bodies, including the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Union's European Medicines Agency (EMA), play a central role in this process. These agencies evaluate the safety and efficacy of drugs before they can be marketed. They fund clinical trials and assess the benefits and risks associated with a...
01:15Impact of Pharmacokinetic–Pharmacodynamic Models: Regulatory Decisions
PK–PD modeling has significantly influenced FDA regulatory decisions, particularly drug approval, dosage optimization, and labeling. These models integrate pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) to predict drug behavior and effects, aiding in optimizing dosing regimens and enhancing the probability of clinical trial success.One notable example is Nesiritide (Natrecor®), a recombinant human brain natriuretic peptide for treating acute decompensated congestive heart failure (CHF).
01:26Pharmaceutical Poisoning: Potential Scenarios
Pharmaceutical poisoning can occur through various channels, impacting an estimated 2 million hospitalized patients in the U.S. annually with serious adverse drug responses. These scenarios encompass both therapeutic uses, such as drug toxicity, where even standard dosages can lead to severe central nervous system depression, and non-therapeutic exposures, including accidental ingestion by children, and environmental and occupational exposures.Unintentional poisonings often involve exploratory...
01:26Pharmaceutical Poisoning: Treatment Strategies
Treatment strategies for poisoning are a critical aspect of emergency medicine, focusing on preventing the absorption of toxins and enhancing their elimination. When a poisoning incident occurs, the first response is to halt exposure and decontaminate the patient, particularly through gastrointestinal (GI) methods if the poison was ingested.Gastrointestinal Decontamination Techniques:Activated charcoal is the cornerstone of GI decontamination. It works through adsorption, binding the toxin to...