Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors Toxicity

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (31 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

8

Expiration Date

28 Feb 2026

Last Reviewed

1 Mar 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Nerve agents are some of the most deadly and easily employed chemical warfare agents. Given the global threat of terrorism, it is prudent to have a baseline knowledge of nerve agents. Some of the more recognizable nerve agents are sarin [(RS)-propan-2-yl methyphosphonofluoridate], also known as GB; soman (O-Pinacolyl methylphosphonofluoridate), also known as GD; and VX (ethyl ({2-[bis(propan-2yl)amino]ethyl}sulfanyl)(methyl)phosphinate). Initially developed in the early-to-mid 1900s from chemically similar insecticides, their volatility and potential to be weaponized was exploited during World War II. More recent examples of nerve agent use include the 1995 Tokyo subway attack with Sarin gas and the 2017 assassination of Kim Jong-Nam with VX gas. This activity reviews some of the more common nerve agents used, their associated signs and symptoms, and recommendations for management. This activity reviews the importance of the interprofessional team in diagnosing and treating patients exposed to nerve agents.

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:

  • Describe the signs and symptoms that a patient with acetylcholinesterase inhibitor toxicity might exhibit.
  • Identify the organ system most at risk of failing and thereby leading to mortality in patients with acetylcholinesterase inhibitor toxicity.
  • Explain important treatment considerations for patients with acetylcholinesterase inhibitor toxicity.
  • Identify the most likely setting in which the interprofessional team would be expected to deal with widespread acetylcholinesterase inhibitor toxicity. Describe how team members would communicate and collaborate to reduce the burden of the toxicity.

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  • General Operative Anesthesia
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  • Glaucoma
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology and Orbit
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  • Chemical Pathology
  • Forensic Pathology
  • Neuropathology (incl. Neuromuscular)
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  • Adolescent Medicine
  • General Pediatrics
  • Medical Toxicology
  • Pediatric Neurology

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