Environmental hazards

1.1. Learning Objectives

After studying this module on Environmental hazards, you should be able to:

Initiate early burns management and identify patients to refer to a specialised unit
Recognise and manage associated burn complications such as inhalational injury, cyanide and carbon monoxide exposure
Describe principles of management and approach to patients with hypothermia and heat stroke
Prioritise and initiate timely treatment of near-drowning/drowning victims
Recognise the broad spectrum of pesticide toxicity and implement specific and supportive treatment

COBATrICe competencies covered in this module:

Faculty Disclosures:
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Duration: 7 hours