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Case Studies (CSEM)

Toxicological Profiles

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Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM)

Trichloroethylene Toxicity
Table of Contents

Course: WB1112
CE Original Date: November 8, 2007
CE Expiration Date: November 8, 2010

Cover Page

Key Concepts

CSEM

Continuing Education

Authorship

Disclaimer

How to Use This Course

Introduction

Available Versions

Instructions

Instructional Format

Learning Objectives

Initial Check

Instructions

Case Study

Initial Check Questions

Initial Check Answers

Trichloroethylene

Learning Objectives

Definition

Uses

Other Uses

Synonyms

Key Points

Progress Check

Where Found

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Occupational Exposure

Environmental Exposure

Consumer Products

Key Points

Progress Check

Exposure Pathways

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Ingestion

Inhalation

Skin

Key Points

Progress Check

Who is at Risk

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Worker Exposure

TCE Inhalant Abuse

Banned Uses

Degreaser's Flush

Groundwater

Maternal Transmission

Key Points

Progress Check

Safety Standards

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Workplace Standards

Environmental Standards

Key Points

Progress Check

Biological Fate

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Half-Life

Metabolic Pathways

Species vs. Susceptibility

Key Points

Progress Check

Physiological Effects

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Neurological Effects

Hepatic and Renal

Cardiac Effects

Reproductive

Carcinogenic

Other Effects

Key Points

Progress Check

Clinical Evaluation

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Patient History

Physical Examination

Signs and Symptoms

Acute Exposure

Chronic Exposure

Key Points

Progress Check

Laboratory Evaluation

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Direct Indicators

Indirect Indicators

Key Points

Progress Check

Treatment

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Acute Exposure

Chronic Exposure

Key Points

Progress Check

Patient Instructions

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Self Care

Clinical Follow Up

Key Points

Progress Check

More Information

CSEM

Posttest

Introduction

Online Instructions

Posttest

Relevant Content

Literature Cited

Next Section

Revised 2007-11-08.

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Trichloroethylene ToxicityTable of Contents

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM)

Trichloroethylene Toxicity
Table of Contents