Methyl Mercury Poisoning: Recognition and Treatment
Hours: 0.50
The presence of mercury in the food chain from environmental pollution is the most significant pathway for mercury exposure throughout the U.S. and the entire world. Methyl mercury can cause serious morbidities, particularly in children. It is important for healthcare providers to offer informed counseling about the risks of eating fish, the safety of vaccines, and handling small mercury exposures in the home.
The presence of mercury in the food chain from environmental pollution is the most significant pathway for mercury exposure throughout the U.S. and the entire world. Methyl mercury can cause serious morbidities, particularly in children. It is important for healthcare providers to offer informed counseling about the risks of eating fish, the safety of vaccines, and handling small mercury exposures in the home.
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Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board
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Type Activity: Knowledge
Target Audience Designation: P
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Florida Board of Pharmacy
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District of Columbia Board of Nursing
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Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
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Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Relias LLC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Florida Board of Medicine
Florida Board of Medicine (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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Ohio State Medical Board
State Medical Board of Ohio (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 0.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 0.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
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Florida Physician Assistants
Florida Physician Assistants (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (Dietary)
Approved for 0.50 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed dietitians by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-D1058. This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Recognize the risks of methyl mercury and state at least five signs and symptoms of methyl mercury poisoning.
List two ways to assess for exposure to mercury and three prevention strategies.
Identify two treatments for methyl mercury poisoning.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: A Volatile Metal
Mercury Poisoning Remains a Threat
Section 3: Sources of Mercury Contamination
Environmental Pollution Impacts the Food Chain
Non-Food Sources of Mercury
Section 4: An Insidious Invader
What Happens After Exposure
Impact on Children
Signs and Symptoms of Mercury Poisoning
Testing for Mercury Exposure
Treatment of Methyl Mercury Poisoning
Section 5: How to Reduce Exposure
Prevention is Key
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Guidelines for Fish Consumption
Screening Patients
Reducing Mercury Exposure
Section 6: Clinical Vignette
Miss Johnson
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Dana Bartlett, MSN, MA, RN, CSPI, has 17 years of ICU and ED experience. He currently works as a hotline operator at the Connecticut Poison Control Center. He has been published in peer-reviewed nursing journals and has authored many online continuing education modules. Disclosure: Dana Bartlett, RN, MSN, MA, CSPI has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.Subject Matter Expert: Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND
Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND is a SME Writer focused on topics related to food, nutrition & dietetics for Relias. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist and has been a certified diabetes educator since 2003. Ms. Stefanski earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and a master's degree in Adult Education with a special focus on distance learning. She was an adjunct instructor in the Stabler Department of Nursing at York College of Pennsylvania for 13 years. Stefanski is the owner of Stefanski Nutrition Services where she specializes in pediatric nutrition, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues and sports nutrition. Stefanski serves as national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
Disclosure: Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Dietitians; Entry level Clinical Laboratory Personnel; Health Educators; Nurses; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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