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Nitrate/Nitrite Toxicity

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Nitrate/Nitrite Toxicity
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Course: WB 1107
CE Original Date: September 24, 2007
CE Renewal Date: September 24, 2010
CE Expiration Date: September 24, 2012
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Cover Page Key Concepts About This and Other Case Studies in Environmental Medicine How to Apply for and Receive Continuing Education Credit Acknowledgements Disclaimer and Disclosure	What Are the Physiological Effects of Exposure to Nitrates/Nitrites? Learning Objectives Introduction Hematologic Effects Cardiovascular Effects Reproductive and Developmental Effects Carcinogenicity Key Points Progress Check
How to Use This Course Introduction Available Versions Instructions Instructional Format Learning Objectives	How Should Patients Exposed to Nitrates/Nitrites Be Evaluated? Learning Objectives Introduction Exposure History Medical History Physical Examination Correlation of Signs and Symptoms With MHg Levels Key Points Progress Check
Initial Check Instructions Case Study Vital Signs Additional Information Emergency Treatment Initial Check Initial Check Answers	What Laboratory Tests Can Help Diagnose Nitrate/Nitrite Toxicity? Learning Objectives Introduction Bedside Testing Instructions Pulse Oximetry and Arterial Blood Gases Co-Oximetry and MHg Levels Key Points Progress Check
What Are Nitrate and Nitrite? Learning Objectives Introduction Water Contamination Food Contamination Other Sources of Exposure Key Points Progress Check	How Should Patients Exposed to Nitrates/Nitrites Be Treated and Managed? Learning Objectives Introduction Methylene Blue G6PD Deficiency Treatment Alternatives Key Points Progress Check
Who Is At Risk? Learning Objectives Introduction Infants Are at Highest Risk Pregnancy Key Points Progress Check	Where Can I Find More Information? For More Information Suggested Reading Other CSEMs
What Are the U.S. Standards for Nitrate/Nitrite Levels? Learning Objectives Introduction Intake Limits Environmental Standards Key Points Progress Check	Assessment and Posttest Instructions Introduction Online Instructions Posttest Relevant Content
What Is the Biological Fate of Nitrate? Learning Objectives Introduction Metabolism of Nitrates to Nitrites Key Points Progress Check	Literature Cited References

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