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Taking a Pediatric Exposure History

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Taking a Pediatric Exposure History
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Course: WB 1905
CE Original Date: June 3, 2011
CE Renewal Date: June 3, 2013
CE Expiration Date: June 3, 2015
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Cover Page Key Concepts About This and Other Case Studies in Environmental Medicine Acknowledgements How to Apply for and Receive Continuing Education Credit Continuing Education Credits Disclaimer and Disclosure	Clinical Assessment - Clinical Evaluation of a Child with a History of Known or Suspected Exposures Learning Objective Introduction Identify Specific Health Concerns Establish a Problem List Identify All Routes of Environmental Exposure Characterize Exposure using Biologic and Environmental Testing Research the Properties of the Identified Toxicants Characterize the Significance of the Exposure Key Points Progress Check
How to Use This Course Introduction Availability Instructions Instructional Format Learning Objectives	How Do You Manage a Child with Known Environmental Exposures? Learning Objective Introduction Ending or Minimizing Exposures Standard Supportive Medical Therapy Substance-specific Medical Therapy Referrals Family Education and Risk Communication Public Health Reporting Key Points Progress Check
Initial Check Instructions Case Initial Check Questions 1-4 Initial Check Answers 1 - 4 Results of Laboratory Tests Medical management Principles of Biological Monitoring Environmental Assessment Diagnosis Special Susceptibility of Infants and Children Initial Check Question 5 Initial Check 5 Answer Continuation of Case Study Initial Check Question 6 Initial Check 6 Answer Initial Check Question 7 Initial Check 7 Answer	For More Information Pediatric Environmental Medicine Resources General Environmental Medicine Resources
What Is the Role of Pediatricians in Addressing Illnesses Resulting from Environmental Factors? Learning Objective Introduction Spectrum of Harm The Exposure-Disease Model Roles of the Pediatrician in Environmental Health Key Points Progress Check	Assessment and Post-test Introduction Continuing Education Credits Instructions Online Assessment Questionnaire Post-test Relevant Content
What Is the Purpose of a Pediatric Exposure History? Learning Objective Introduction Purpose of the Pediatric Exposure History Conducting an Environmental Medicine Evaluation Including Environmental Etiologies in the Differential Diagnosis When to Take an Environmental Exposure History Key Points Progress Check	Literature Cited References Additional Suggested Reading
What Actions Should Be Taken to Prevent Hazardous Exposures to Children? Learning Objectives Introduction Preconception and Prenatal Counseling Prenatal Environmental Checklist For the Well Child Key Points Progress Check	Tables List of Tables
What Exposure Questions Should Be Included in a Well Child Visit? Learning Objective Taking a Screening Exposure History for the Well Child Questions for Well Baby Visits Questions to Ask Parent During a Well Toddler and Young School-age Child Visit Questions for Well Adolescent Visit Key Points Progress Check	Glossary
What Types of Questions Should Be Asked if an Exposure-related Illness Is Suspected? Learning Objectives Introduction General Exposure-Related Questions Follow-up Questions Regarding Location Temporal Relationship Are Others Affected? Final Follow-up Questions Key Points Progress Check

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