Anticholinergic Toxicity

Overview

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Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

7

Expiration Date

28 Feb 2026

Last Reviewed

1 Mar 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Anticholinergic toxicity is commonly seen in the emergency department but is rarely fatal. According to the 2015 annual American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) report, there were just under 14,000 exposures reported to poison control centers that year, none of which led to mortality. However, in prior years, up to 51 cases have been reported as fatalities. This activity describes the causes, pathophysiology, and presentation and highlights the treatment and management of these patients.

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 causes of anticholinergic toxicity.
  • Outline the presentation of a patient with anticholinergic toxicity.
  • Discuss the current treatment and management options for anticholinergic toxicity.
  • Summarize how an interprofessional team can coordinate care to provide the best outcomes in patients with anticholinergic toxicity.

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Continuing Education Accreditation Information


This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, and StatPearls, LLC. The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Hospital Medicine
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  • Chemical Pathology
  • Forensic Pathology
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American Board of Pediatrics
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • General Pediatrics
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Medical Toxicology
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Sports Medicine

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