Lysergic Acid Diethylamide Toxicity

Overview

4.4 out of 5 (11 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

10

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

17 Dec 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

D-lysergic acid diethylamide, or LSD, is a hallucinogenic chemical compound considered a drug that produces profound, dose-dependent effects and can lead to long-term psychiatric symptoms. This chemical has a historical context that dates back nearly 50 years and is relevant to the social perception of the drug today. Effects of LSD are compared and contrasted to similar hallucinogenics and sympathomimetic drugs in this course. 

The course begins by exploring the historical context of LSD and its relevance in shaping societal perceptions of the drug today. Participants will gain insights into the profound, dose-dependent effects of LSD, drawing comparisons and contrasts with similar hallucinogenic and sympathomimetic drugs. The content progresses to a comprehensive review covering the etiology, epidemiology, and pharmacokinetics of LSD.

Participation in this course will enhance competence by promoting collaboration among healthcare professionals. Given that LSD toxicity cases are commonly encountered in emergency departments, early recognition is crucial. This course emphasizes the significance of an interprofessional team involving emergency physicians, toxicologists, and relevant clinicians in the evaluation and management of LSD intoxication.

By the end of this CME activity, learners can expect to recognize early signs of LSD intoxication for prompt intervention, facilitate informed decision-making by understanding the historical context and pharmacology to make informed clinical decisions, and enhance patient outcomes through effective teamwork and medical management strategies.




Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the presentations of acute LSD intoxication, distinguishing signs and symptoms based on dose-dependent ingestion.

  • Apply principles of LSD pharmacokinetics, including mechanism of action and half-life, to inform and guide medical management decisions for optimal patient care.

  • Apply appropriate interventions for managing LSD toxicity. 

  • Implement interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to advance the treatment of LSD toxicity and improve patient outcomes.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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