Case Contents

Table of Contents

How to Use the Course

Primary Care Clinicians

Affected Organ Systems

Indoor Air Pollution

Other Toxicants

Exposure Components

Exposure Survey

Environmental History

Other Resources

Summary & Follow-Up

Patient Education

More Information

Literature Cited

Exposure History Form

Environmental Medicine

Continuing Education

Online Registration

Patient Education

Community Education

ATSDR Resources

ATSDR en Español

Case Studies (CSEM)

Exposure Pathways

HazDat Database

Health Assessments

Health Statements

Interaction Profiles

Interactive Learning

Managing Incidents

Medical Guidelines

Minimal Risk Levels

ToxFAQs™ CABS

Toxicological Profiles

Toxicology Curriculum

External Resources

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

Taking an Exposure History
Table of Contents

Course: WB 1109
CE Original Date: May 12, 2008
CE Expiration Date: May 11, 2011

Cover Page

Key Concepts

Notes

Authorship

Disclaimer

How to Use This Course

Introduction

Available Versions

Instructions

Instructional Format

Learning Objectives

Initial Check

Instructions

Case

Initial Check Questions

Initial Check Answers

Purpose of Taking an Exposure History

Learning Objectives

Purpose

Factors vs. Etiology

Three Scenarios

Etiologic Diagnosis

Key Points

Progress Check

Role of Primary Care Clinicians

Learning Objectives

Clinical Setting

Clinician Duties

Exposure History Form

Process Duration

Use Sound Judgement

Conclusion

Key Points

Progress Check

Organ Systems Affected By Toxic Exposure

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Respiratory

Skin

Liver and Kidneys

Central Nervous System

Reproductive

Cardiovascular and Hematologic

Organ Systems

Key Points

Progress Check

Possible Sources of Indoor Air Pollution

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Heating Devices

Building Materials

Asbestos

Radon

Biologic Agents

Key Points

Progress Check

Other Toxicants in the Home and Environment

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Indoor Levels

Pesticides & Lawn Care

Lead Products & Waste

Recreational Hazards

Water Supply

Soil Contamination

Key Points

Progress Check

Components of an Exposure History

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Components

Exposure Survey

Work History

Environmetal History

Key Points

Progress Check

Exposure Survey

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Sample Dialogue

Analysis & Conclusion

Further Sample Dialogue

Analysis & Conclusion

Asbestos Exposure

Analysis & Conclusions

Key Points

Progress Check

Work History

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Sample Dialogue

Analysis & Conclusion

Phone Call Dialogue

Analysis & Conclusion

Key Points

Progress Check

Environmental History

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Sample Dialogue

Analysis & Conclusion

Key Points

Progress Check

Other Resources

Learning Objectives

Introduction

MSDS

Additional Information

Poison Control Centers

Key Points

Progress Check

Summary and Follow-Up

Summary

Follow-Up

Consultation

Referral Reources

Key Points

Instructions Given to Patients

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Importance of History

What to Ask

More Information

Key Points

Progress Check

More Information

For More Information

Other CSEMs

Posttest

Introduction

Instructions: Online

Posttest

Relevant Content

Literature Cited

Exposure History Form

Exposure Survey

Work History

Environmental History

Sample Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Next Section

Revised 2008-05-12.