This is session will be held at Victor Harbor

The program is funded jointly by the NAHLN and SAPMEA EMET Programs
There is no cost to attend the evening and dinner will be included.
The workshops are open to all Medical officers, General Practitioners, Nurses and Paramedics working in Emergency Care settings

Registration is required

Each workshop is RACGP/ACRRM accredited and participants receive an attendance certificate for 3 hours of CPD. Additional CPD hours may be obtained with completion of the evening's online prelearning.

Topic : Acute Poisoning and Behavioural Disturbance Emergencies

In this topic we will explore the approach to the patient presenting with a suspected drug overdose and consider risk assessment, role of investigations, complications, methods for detoxification and management of the patient with severe agitation.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Differentiate the clinical presentation, life threats, stabilisation and investigation of the patient presenting with a history of acute poisoning

2. Discriminate the procedure for risk assessment in the patient with acute poisoning.

3. Summarise the risk assessment and options for behavioural stabilisation in the management of severe agitation

4. Contrast the pharmacological options for management of the severe agitation in the patient with acute poisoning