• Interactive Cases: Toxic Exposures

      Step into interactive global child health scenarios focused on toxic exposures in children during disaster and resource-limited settings. This activity challenges learners to recognize potential environmental, chemical, and household exposures; assess pediatric risk; and make timely care decisions when information, diagnostics, supplies, or specialty consultation may be limited.

      Through realistic decision points, learners take an active role in identifying possible sources of toxic exposure, assessing symptoms and severity, prioritizing immediate interventions, and adapting management plans to the resources available. The scenarios emphasize the unique vulnerabilities of children, including their developmental behaviors, smaller body size, higher respiratory rates, and increased risk for rapid deterioration after exposure to harmful substances.

      In this problem-based learning exercise, available in both English and Spanish, you will learn:

      • Recognition of common toxic exposures affecting children after disasters
      • Rapid assessment of pediatric patients with suspected exposure
      • Identification of danger signs and clinical deterioration related to toxic exposure
      • Prioritization of decontamination, stabilization, and supportive care when resources are limited
      • Use of practical, context-appropriate management strategies in crisis settings
      • Communication with caregivers and interprofessional team members
      • Application of global child health principles to the assessment and management of toxic exposures in disaster and resource-limited environments

      If you encounter unfamiliar material while working through the cases, consult the Interactive Book for additional guidance and learning.  

      Launch the Interactive Case