Information Package / Course Catalogue
Diagnosis and Treatment of Poisoning
Course Code: VFT681
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To be informed about the diagnosis and treatment of poisoning.

Course Content

Toxicity of various substances of clinical and pathological findings with the diagnosis of poisoning, poisons absorbed in treatment and prevention of laboratory analysis, the use of antidotes in treatment, and supportive treatment for symptoms are examined.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Murat BOYACIOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.To obtain information about the diagnosis of intoxication, intoxication to evaluate the clinical and pathologic findings and laboratory analysis.
2.Learn about prevent absorption of toxins, the use of antidotes, and supportive of the treatment for symptoms of the poison.
3.To learn knowledge and propose suggestions on the area
4.To find out and use resources about the profession in the area
5.To give lectures and/or presentations and discuss with professionals in the area.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Principles and Methods of Toxicology, A. Wallace HAYES, Edward BROTHERS; Ann Arbor Press, 2001.
2.Modern Toxicology, Ernest HODGSON, Patricia E. LEVI; Elsevier, London, 1987.
3.Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology – 199; Comparative and Veterinary Pharmacology, Fiona CUNNINGHAM, Jonathan ELLIOTT, Peter LEES (Editors); Springer Press, 2009.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Poisoning is the input
Week 1 - Practice
Diagnosis of poisoning
Week 2 - Theoretical
Causes of poisonings
Week 2 - Practice
Diagnosis of poisoning
Week 3 - Theoretical
Diagnosis of poisoning
Week 3 - Practice
Diagnosis of poisoning
Week 4 - Theoretical
Laboratory analysis of poisoning
Week 4 - Practice
Diagnosis of poisoning
Week 5 - Theoretical
Laboratory analysis of poisoning
Week 5 - Practice
Methods of laboratory analysis of poisoning
Week 6 - Theoretical
Evaluate the results of laboratory analysis of poisoning
Week 6 - Practice
Methods of laboratory analysis of poisoning
Week 7 - Theoretical
Article discussion
Week 7 - Practice
Methods of laboratory analysis of poisoning
Week 8 - Theoretical
(Midterm exam) Discussion
Week 8 - Practice
Methods of laboratory analysis of poisoning
Week 9 - Theoretical
General treatment principles of poisoning
Week 9 - Practice
Implementation of poisoning antidotes
Week 10 - Theoretical
General treatment principles of poisoning
Week 10 - Practice
Acidifying the use of systemic poisoning
Week 11 - Theoretical
Poisoning the use of specific antidotes
Week 11 - Practice
Acidifying the use of systemic poisoning
Week 12 - Theoretical
Alkalinising systemic poisoning and acidifiers
Week 12 - Practice
Listing of drugs which must be in poisoning
Week 13 - Theoretical
Poisoning other treatment options
Week 13 - Practice
Implementation of prevention methods poisonings
Week 14 - Theoretical
Discussion (to be included in your hand to the treatment drugs poisoning)
Week 14 - Practice
Implementation of prevention methods poisonings
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142142
Lecture - Practice141249
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)104
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
OÇ-1
4
5
3
4
5
4
OÇ-2
4
3
3
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
OÇ-3
5
5
4
4
OÇ-4
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026