Poisoning and Drug Overdose

A manual for toxicologic emergencies. It provides ready access to practical advice on the diagnosis and treatment of poisoning and drug overdose, including chemical and occupational exposures. It also includes a table of pharmacokinetic values for common drugs, and a detailed index, with ingredients of over 150 common commercial products.

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This is the number 1 manual for toxicologic emergencies. "Provides a wealth of information not previously available in such an easy-to-find and tabulated manner." - "Annals of Emergency Medicine". "A minimum resource for internists without ready access to consultative help." - "Annals of Internal Medicine". "A must for all poison control centers and professionals working in the area of toxicology. It also makes a very good review for individuals taking various certification and board examinations in the area of clinical toxicology." - "Veterinary and Human Toxicology". "Use this manual in emergency situations, but do not stop there. Pick it up on a quiet night and just read for a while. There is plenty of information in this book that is nice to know." - "Journal of Emergency Nursing". These are the reviews of previous editions.Newly revised and updated, this best-selling manual provides ready access to concise, practical advice on the diagnosis and treatment of poisoning and drug overdose, including chemical and occupational exposures.
The key features includes: Thoroughly updated; current references for each monograph now included; new material on nutritional supplements; the latest on chemical and biological weapons; up-to-date table of pharmacokinetic values for common drugs; table listing current toxicity and workplace exposure guidelines for over 500 industrial chemicals; and detailed index, with ingredients of over 150 common commercial products.