Health Care Professionals

Wayne State University SOM, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health System: Emergency Medicine Physicians, Pediatric Emergency Physicians, Primary Care Physicians, and Medical Toxicologists can click below to learn more about this program or request access to the ZOOM link for the upcoming session.

The Wayne State University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MiPDC: Quarterly Toxicology Rounds

Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:00 am to 12:00 pm EST

Click to request ZOOM link

Toxicology Rounds will continue in virtual format for the remainder of CY 2024

Please note the following dates for upcoming Quarterly Rounds:

January 9, 2025

April 3, 2025

REGISTRATION IS LIVE

1st Annual Toxicology Acute Care Symposium

The Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center at the Wayne State University School of Medicine will present the 1st Annual Toxicology Acute Care Symposium on Friday, October 18th, 2024.

This catered event is being held at The Henry Autograph Collection in Dearborn, Michigan.

Eligible attendees can obtain Continuing Medical Education credits. Registration for this conference will be available soon.

Follow the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center for more updates.

UPDATES FROM REGION 2 SOUTH

Region 2 South (R2S) is the most populous region in the state with more than 2.2 million residents. The region is comprised of Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties and includes the city of Detroit. Region 2 South is served by 36 hospitals, 87 EMS agencies, 4 EMS Medical Control Authorities and 4 Health Departments.

The Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center participates with Region 2 South and provides consulting services for trauma response in all regions throughout the state of Michigan.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES (click links below)

Multidisciplinary Trauma symposium september 17th, 2024

AIS 15 course October 9th and 10 th

The toxicologists at the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center are available for consultation services around the clock. Medical professionals throughout the state of Michigan and the nation who are treating patients with poisoning emergencies can reach our consulting staff by calling the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center Hotline.

Call 1-800-222-1222

Our consulting staff are dedicated, Board-Certified Toxicologists involved in research and ongoing evaluation of toxicology concepts related to treatment for poisonings.

Treatment guidelines can be obtained by calling the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center Hotline. For questions about treatment guidelines, call our hotline. Our specialists and consulting staff are always available to help.

RESOURCES

Requirements for Authorized Oral Antiviral Medication

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issues updates to eligibility requirements for oral antiviral medications approved for outpatient use in those needing treatment for mild to moderate symptoms related to COVID-19.

Click Here to read notice
Gabapentin Alert

Gabapentin is also known by the brand name of Neurontin. This medication is used for treatment of seizure disorders, other neurologic disorders, and pain management. Considered to be an alternative to Opioids, abuse and addiction to gabapentin is possible. Learn more from the Macomb County Office of Substance Abuse.

Read more from MCOSA
Fentanyl Facts from the DEA

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration issues a statement for facts about Fentanyl. This highly potent synthetic opioid is responsible for life threatening effects related to overdose and with prescribed use.

learn more from the dea
Review of Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Bites

In cold blood: Observational descriptive review of Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake bites reported to a single poison center over time.
Clinical toxicologists, Andrew King, M.D, Varun Vohra, Pharm D., and toxicology fellow, Elizabeth Jacobs, M.D. complete an observational descriptive review of case reports to the MiPDC for Massasauga rattlesnake bites and envenomation’s. Click below for this report published in Toxicon.

Click Here for report
Bucinnazine Fact Sheet

Bucinnazine is an opioid analgesic. Reports of this substance, widely used in China, have been reported in the United States. It is not legal for use in the U.S. Effects of this drug differ from other opioids, but treatment is possible.

Learn more from the MiPDC