7 10 2459 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - General - Environmental Medicine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Environmental Triggers of Asthma</h2> Subject The topic of the resource <span>This peds case study is available in English. It is intended for advanced level health care providers with the goal of increasing the primary care provider's knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients. This case study provides information related to environmental triggers of asthma including: pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, evaluation, follow-up, factors and sources, as well as therapy and prevention. Upon completion of this case study the participant should be able to identify various environmental factors that trigger asthma exacerbations, describe interventions available to mitigate environmental factors in triggering asthma, identify sources of information on the impact of environmental factors on patients with asthma, and identify sources of information on asthma management. The CDC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 hours toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award, 1.8 contact hours in nursing, and 0.15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).</span> Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/asthma/index.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/asthma/index.html</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - General - Children's Environmental Health Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Environmental Triggers of Asthma</h2> Subject The topic of the resource <span>This peds case study is available in English. It is intended for advanced level health care providers with the goal of increasing the primary care provider's knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients. This case study provides information related to environmental triggers of asthma including: pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, evaluation, follow-up, factors and sources, as well as therapy and prevention. Upon completion of this case study the participant should be able to identify various environmental factors that trigger asthma exacerbations, describe interventions available to mitigate environmental factors in triggering asthma, identify sources of information on the impact of environmental factors on patients with asthma, and identify sources of information on asthma management. The CDC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 hours toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award, 1.8 contact hours in nursing, and 0.15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).</span> Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/asthma/index.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/asthma/index.html</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - General - Environmental Medicine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Lead Toxicity</h2> Subject The topic of the resource <span>This peds case study is available in English, and is intended for advanced level health care providers with the goal of increasing the provider’s knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients. This case study provides information related to at risk populations, exposure pathways, physiologic effects, clinical evaluation, treatment and management, as well as workplace and environmental standards and regulations of lead toxicity. Upon completion of this case study the participant should be able to discuss the major exposure route for lead, describe two potential environmental and occupational sources of lead exposure, give two reasons lead is a health hazard, describe three factors contributing to lead toxicity, identify evaluation and treatment protocols for persons exposed to lead, and list two sources of information on lead. The CDC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 hours toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award, 2.2 contact hours in nursing, and 0.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).</span> Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/lead/index.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/lead/index.html</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - General - Exposure Assessment Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Nitrate/Nitrite Toxicity</h2> Subject The topic of the resource <span>This peds case study is available in English, and is intended for advanced level health care providers with the goal of increasing the provider’s knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients. This case study provides information related to at risk populations, exposure pathways, physiologic effects, clinical evaluation, treatment and management, as well as workplace and environmental standards and regulations of nitrate/nitrite toxicity. Upon completion of this case study the participant should be able to discuss the major exposure route for nitrates/nitrites, describe two potential environmental and occupational sources of nitrate/nitrate exposure, give two reasons nitrates/nitrites is a health hazard, describe three factors contributing to nitrate/nitrite toxicity, identify evaluation and treatment protocols for persons exposed to nitrates/nitrites, and list two sources of information on nitrate/nitrite. The CDC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 hours toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award, 1.2 contact hours in nursing, and 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).</span> Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/nitrate/index.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/nitrate/index.html</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - General - Environmental Medicine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Nitrate/Nitrite Toxicity</h2> Subject The topic of the resource <span>This peds case study is available in English, and is intended for advanced level health care providers with the goal of increasing the provider’s knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients. This case study provides information related to at risk populations, exposure pathways, physiologic effects, clinical evaluation, treatment and management, as well as workplace and environmental standards and regulations of nitrate/nitrite toxicity. Upon completion of this case study the participant should be able to discuss the major exposure route for nitrates/nitrites, describe two potential environmental and occupational sources of nitrate/nitrate exposure, give two reasons nitrates/nitrites is a health hazard, describe three factors contributing to nitrate/nitrite toxicity, identify evaluation and treatment protocols for persons exposed to nitrates/nitrites, and list two sources of information on nitrate/nitrite. The CDC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 hours toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award, 1.2 contact hours in nursing, and 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).</span> Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/nitrate/index.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/nitrate/index.html</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - General - Environmental Medicine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Pediatric Environmental Health</h2> Subject The topic of the resource <span>This peds case study is available in English, and is intended for advanced level health care providers, especially pediatricians, of the special susceptibilities of children to hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in their evaluation of potentially exposed patients. This case study provides direct biologic indicators of a child’s environmental health, environmental diagnosis, the exposure-disease model, sources of exposures, and interventions. Upon completion of this case study the participant should be able to describe how and why children differ from adults in their susceptibility to environmental hazards, apply the knowledge of environmental medicine in the evaluation of well and sick children, identify parental occupation and hobbies as a part of the environmental history, and identify additional sources of environmental health information. The CDC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 hours in category 1 credit toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award. 2.3 contact hours is provided by the CDC, which is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. The CDC has also been approved as an Authorized Provider of continuing education and training programs by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training and awards 0.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).</span> Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/pediatric/index.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/pediatric/index.html</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - General - Taking an Environmental History Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Pediatric Environmental Health</h2> Subject The topic of the resource <span>This peds case study is available in English, and is intended for advanced level health care providers, especially pediatricians, of the special susceptibilities of children to hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in their evaluation of potentially exposed patients. This case study provides direct biologic indicators of a child’s environmental health, environmental diagnosis, the exposure-disease model, sources of exposures, and interventions. Upon completion of this case study the participant should be able to describe how and why children differ from adults in their susceptibility to environmental hazards, apply the knowledge of environmental medicine in the evaluation of well and sick children, identify parental occupation and hobbies as a part of the environmental history, and identify additional sources of environmental health information. The CDC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 hours in category 1 credit toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award. 2.3 contact hours is provided by the CDC, which is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. The CDC has also been approved as an Authorized Provider of continuing education and training programs by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training and awards 0.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).</span> Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/pediatric/index.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/pediatric/index.html</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - General - Exposure Assessment Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Toxicity</h2> Subject The topic of the resource <span>This case study is available in English. The intended audience includes advanced level health care providers, especially pediatricians, of the special susceptibilities of children to hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients. This case study provides information related to at risk populations including peds, exposure pathways, physiologic effects, clinical evaluation, treatment and management, as well as workplace and environmental standards and regulations of PCB toxicity. Upon completion of this case study the participant should be able to discuss the major route of exposure for PCBs, describe two potential environmental and occupational sources of PCB exposure, give two reasons why PCBs are a health hazard, describe three factors contributing to PCB toxicity, identify evaluation and treatment protocols for persons exposed to PCBs, and list two sources of information on PCBs. The CDC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 hours toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award, 1.5 contact hours in nursing, and 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).</span> Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/csem.asp?csem=30&amp;po=0" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/csem.asp?csem=30&amp;po=0</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - General - Environmental Medicine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Toxicity</h2> Subject The topic of the resource <span>This case study is available in English. The intended audience includes advanced level health care providers, especially pediatricians, of the special susceptibilities of children to hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients. This case study provides information related to at risk populations including peds, exposure pathways, physiologic effects, clinical evaluation, treatment and management, as well as workplace and environmental standards and regulations of PCB toxicity. Upon completion of this case study the participant should be able to discuss the major route of exposure for PCBs, describe two potential environmental and occupational sources of PCB exposure, give two reasons why PCBs are a health hazard, describe three factors contributing to PCB toxicity, identify evaluation and treatment protocols for persons exposed to PCBs, and list two sources of information on PCBs. The CDC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 hours toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award, 1.5 contact hours in nursing, and 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).</span> Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/csem.asp?csem=30&amp;po=0" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/csem.asp?csem=30&amp;po=0</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - General - Exposure Assessment Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Radiation Exposure from Iodine 131</h2> Subject The topic of the resource <span>This case study is available in English. It is intended for advanced level health care providers to help aid them in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients. This case study provides information related to at risk populations including peds, exposure pathways, physiologic effects, clinical evaluation, treatment and management, as well as workplace and environmental standards and regulations of radiation exposure from I-131. Upon completion of this case study the participant should be able to describe the major sources of I-131 in the environment, identify the major routes of human exposure, describe the population group most at risk for health effects from past exposure to I-131 and why, describe the four factors contributing to the internal dose of I-131 contamination, assess a patient's environmental or occupational exposure to I-131, describe the diagnostic evaluation of a thyroid nodule in an individual exposed to I-131, list two important actions to take if an environmental release of I-131 occurs, discuss indications for prophylactic use of potassium iodine (KI) after an I-131 exposure, and list three sources of information one could access if an I-131 release occurs. The CDC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.25 hours toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award, 2.5 contact hours in nursing, and 0.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).</span> Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/iodine/index.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/iodine/index.html</a>