1. Describe the epidemiology of poisonings to include most common age groups, scenarios, substances involved, and outcomes.

2. List the steps taken if confronted with a poisoning to include appropriate first-aid, history necessary to assess a poisoning, and appropriate emergency response (poison control center, 9-1-1).

3. Recognize the hazard potential among common household products (cleaning agents, personal care products, hydrocarbons, caustics).

poisoned patient to include supportive care

and use of antidotes.

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