CAQ-OccMed case studies
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The Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Occupational Medicine is an AOA osteopathic board certification administered by the American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine (AOBPM), one of the AOA specialty certifying boards. The AOBPM lists a single dated administration for this credential: the "AOBPM CAQ Occupational Medicine Initial and Recertification Examination" on Oct. The CAQ-OccMed case studies are 5 cases and about 2,492 words.
1Blood Lead Above the Action Level at a Battery Plant
A 38-year-old man has worked four years in the grid-casting area of a lead-acid battery plant. Airborne lead has averaged 62 µg/m³ over the last six months (PEL 50 µg/m³).
559 words, about 3 min2Exertional Heat Stroke in a Firefighter During Live-Fire Training
A 34-year-old career firefighter with 12 years of service collapsed during a live-fire training exercise on a hot day (ambient 36 °C, gear ensemble 25 kg). After about 40 minutes of repeated evolutions he became confused and could not stand.
511 words, about 3 min3Work-Related Asthma in an ICU Nurse Exposed to Powdered Latex
A 41-year-old ICU nurse has 8 years of service. Over the past year she developed itching and swelling of the hands, then sneezing and a runny nose, and for the past three months chest tightness and wheeze that begin within 15–20 minutes of starting a shift and improve over days off and completely during a two-week vacation.
471 words, about 2 min4Suspected Obstructive Sleep Apnea at a DOT Certification Examination
A 46-year-old long-haul truck driver with 20 years of driving presents for his biennial DOT physical. BMI is 38 kg/m², neck circumference 18.5 inches, and blood pressure is 146/92 on two readings.
478 words, about 2 min5Organophosphate Poisoning in a Greenhouse Pesticide Applicator
A 29-year-old farmworker mixes and applies organophosphate insecticide in greenhouses and has 3 years of experience. Two days ago he applied for 4 hours wearing a half-face respirator; the cartridge had been used for several weeks and no fit check was done.
473 words, about 2 min