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Beryllium Toxicity

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Beryllium Toxicity
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Course: WB 1095
CE Original Date: May 23, 2008
CE Renewal Date: May 23, 2011
CE Expiration Date: May 23, 2013
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Cover Page Key Concepts About This and Other Case Studies in Environmental Medicine Acknowledgments How to Apply for and Receive Continuing Education Credit Continuing Education Credits Disclaimer and Disclosure	Clinical Assessment Learning Objectives Introduction History and Physical Examination Signs and Symptoms Differential Diagnosis Initial Laboratory Evaluation BeLPT How Does the BeLPT Work? Results Reliability and Sensitivity Key Points Progress Check
How to Use This Course Introduction Available Versions Instructions Instructional Format Learning Objectives	Clinical Assessment - Other Diagnostic Tests Learning Objectives Bronchoscopy with Lavage and Biopsy Other Tests Follow-Up Laboratory Tests Overall Approach to the Workup of CBD Key Points Progress Check
Initial Check Instructions Case Study Initial Check Questions Initial Check Answers	How Should Patients Exposed to Beryllium Be Treated and Managed? Learning Objectives Introduction Who Should Be Treated? Indications for Treatment Treatment with Prednisone Monitoring the Disease Adjuvant Therapy Possible Sequelae and Management Considerations Importance of Early Detection and Treatment Preventive Measures Dermatologic Management Key Points Progress Check
What is Beryllium? Learning Objectives What Is Beryllium? How Are People Exposed to Beryllium? Key Points Progress Check	Sources of Additional Information Introduction Beryllium Specific Information Environmental Health Information Suggested Reading Laboratories That Run the Beryllium Lymphocyte Proliferation Test Other CSEMs
What Are the U.S. Standards for Beryllium Exposure? Learning Objectives Introduction Workplace Standards Environmental Standards Key Points Progress Check	Posttest Introduction Continuing Education Credits Online Instructions Posttest Relevant Content
Who Is at Risk of Exposure to Beryllium? Learning Objectives Overview of Risk of Exposure Occupational Exposure In What Industries Might Workers Be Exposed to Beryllium? Beryllium Sensitization Chronic Beryllium Disease (CBD) Key Points Progress Check	Literature Cited Introduction References
Who Is Susceptible to Beryllium Exposure? Learning Objectives Overview of Susceptibility The Genetics of Beryllium Sensitization and Disease Key Points Progress Check	Patient Education Care Instruction Sheet Introduction What Is Beryllium? How Can I Be Exposed to Beryllium? How Can Beryllium Affect My Health? How Can Families Reduce the Risk of Exposure to Beryllium? Is There a Medical Test to Show if I Have Been Exposed to Beryllium? When to Call or See Your Doctor Follow-Up Instructions
How Does Beryllium Induce Pathogenic Changes? Learning Objectives Acute versus Chronic Disease Respiratory Effects: Acute Respiratory Effects: Chronic Dermal Effects Carcinogenic Effects Key Points Progress Check

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Page last updated: May 23, 2008
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