Toxin-Induced Seizures

Tuesday, October 14, 2003
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Back Bay Ballroom D, Sheraton Boston Hotel
Boston, Massachusetts


This symposium was sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Eisai Inc.

Purpose:

  To educate Emergency Physicians on the diagnosis and management of toxin-induced seizures using a case-based format.

Intended Audience:
  Emergency Physicians and members of EMRA

Learning Objectives:


  At the end of this session, participants will be able to describe clinically relevant information regarding the ED diagnosis and management of patients with seizures resulting from toxins.


11:00 -11:05 AM Introduction and Welcome


11:05 -11:20 AM  Toxin-Induced Seizures: Life-Threatening Forms of Withdrawal
Steven E. Aks, DO, FACMT, FACEP
Director of Toxikon Consortium,
Department of Cook County Hospital, Chicago


11:20-11:35 AM  A 2 Year Old who Presents with Seizures: What's that Smell?
Susan Mazor, MD
Fellow of Clinical Toxicology, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago


11:35-11:50 AM  A 23 Year Old Woman who Presents with New Onset SE
Brandon Wills, DO, MS
Fellow of Clinical Toxicology and Clinical Instructor,
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago


11:50-12:05 PM  Toxin-Induced Seizures: Summary
Timothy B. Erickson, MD, FACEP, FACMT
Associate Professor, Residency Director,
Director of Clinical Toxicology, and Director of Toxikon Consortium,
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago


12:05-12:15 PM  Discussion of ACEP Clinical Policy Committee's new guidelines
Edward P. Sloan, MD, MPH, FACEP
Director, Research Development Office and Associate Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago


12:15-12:25 PM  Comments by Dr. Andy Jagoda on Importance of Driving EM Practice by Clinical Policy's
Andy Jagoda, MD, FACEP
Professor and Residency Director, Department of Emergency Medicine
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York


12:25-12:30 PM   Questions & Answers