Acute Synthetic Cannabinoid Toxicity Simulation

Grenga, Paolo N.; Sarsfield, Matthew; Rodríguez, E.

doi:10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10220

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“…MedEdPORTAL has published simulation-based curricula for synthetic cannabinoid toxicity in an adult patient and AMS in a toddler with cerebral sinovenous thrombosis, as well as one educational module on pediatric AMS. 18–20 Our simulation-based curriculum adds to the literature by providing an opportunity to assess and stabilize a 6-year-old pediatric patient presenting with AMS caused by marijuana intoxication. The target audience of the simulation is trainees in pediatrics and/or emergency medicine, including medical students, residents, fellows, faculty, and nurses.…”

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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Simulation Curriculum: Marijuana Ingestion

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IntroductionAltered mental status can be a challenging presenting symptom in children due to the wide differential diagnosis, which ranges from the relatively benign to the life threatening. Marijuana ingestion and unintentional intoxication are becoming an increasingly common cause of altered mental status in children as marijuana use and availability of enticing marijuana edibles increase in the United States. Because children present with altered mental status rather than the typical marijuana toxidrome, appropriately managing these patients in emergency settings can be particularly challenging.MethodsThis simulation-based curriculum involved the evaluation and management of a 6-year-old boy who presented with altered mental status from acute marijuana intoxication unbeknownst to his parents. Participants systematically evaluated a pediatric patient with a broad differential diagnosis of altered mental status and managed the patient with acute marijuana intoxication. This scenario may be modified based on trainee level (medical student vs. resident vs. fellow).ResultsA total of 20 trainees comprising six emergency medicine fellows and 14 pediatric residents and medical students participated in this simulation curriculum over three iterations. Trainees consistently rated it as an overall positive learning experience for pediatric altered mental status and toxidrome education.DiscussionLow-frequency, high-risk illnesses such as altered mental status due to marijuana intoxication require providers to be familiar with their evaluation and management. This curriculum provides instructors with the materials to successfully implement and improve the simulation over time.

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confidence: 99%