Toxicology
Learning Objectives
- Fundamentals in the care of a poisoned patients, including how to treat patients exposed to hallucinogens, sympathomimetics, caustic substances, sedatives, pesticides and heavy metals
- Identifying and treatment of patients with opioid overdose
This course provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive approach to the assessment and management of poisoned patients. Participants will learn the fundamentals of toxicology, including the recognition and treatment of exposures to hallucinogens, sympathomimetics, caustic substances, sedatives, pesticides, and heavy metals. Special emphasis will be placed on the identification and emergency management of opioid overdose, including the use of antidotes and supportive care strategies. Through case-based discussions and hands-on simulations, learners will develop the skills necessary to stabilize and treat patients experiencing toxicologic emergencies.
Dr. Caroline Raymond King
Caroline King, MD, PhD is an emergency medicine resident at Yale University. She graduated from Oregon Health & Science University's MD/PhD Program in 2023. Her research focuses on statistical modeling and health equity.
Dr. Cara Borelli
Cara Borelli, MD, is a internal medicine physician who focuses on addiction medicine.
Dr. Cecelia Allison
Cecelia Allison, MD, is a emergency medicine resident at Yale Department of Emergency Medicine.
Oriane Longerstaey, MD
Dr. Longerstaey is currently a fellow in the division of Global Emergency Medicine at Brown University in Providence, RI. After obtaining her medical doctorate from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, she graduated from her residency in emergency medicine at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Her research interests lie in global emergency medicine and capacity building of emergency systems. She has particular expertise in graduate medical education with ongoing residency education projects in Tanzania and Armenia. She has also worked in Rwanda to build a curriculum for mass casualty incidents response for physicians, nurses and paramedics.
Dr. Olga Reykhart
Olga Reykhart, MD, is an emergency medicine resident at Yale Department of Emergency Medicine
Dr. Anthony Tomassoni
Anthony Tomassoni, MD is a emergency medicine physician at Yale University. He is the medical director for the Yale New Haven Center for Emergency Preparedness and Disaster and response. His current research interests focus on medical education, particularly medical simulation, medical toxicology and disaster medicine.
