Poisoning Diagnosis And Treatment

In the last decade, the incidence of acute poisoning in the developed world has risen considerably, so that hospital admissions from this cause now repre~ sent a significant part of the work load of most medical units. The purpose of this book is to provide an up-to-date account of the diag nosis and treatment of all the clinically important poisons. Throughout the text the aim has been to emphasize the mechanisms of toxicity - wherever they are known - so that a rational approach to therapy may be devised. In addition, substantial chapters have been devoted to the psychiatric assess ment of self-poisoned patients and to the role of the laboratory. Two styles of presentation have been adopted. Certain topics are discussed in depth either because of their clinical importance or because recent data have become available concerning pathophysiology or treatment. In contrast, when subjects have been well described previously in general medical texts, for example, carbon monoxide poisoning, the discussion is far more brief and to the point. A similar style has been adopted with recently introduced drugs, where little is known about the effects in overdose. The value of cer tain chapters, especially those on poisonous plants and snake bites, has been enhanced by the inclusion of a large number of colour photographs.

The definitive reference on toxicology is now available as a paperback edition. Medical Toxicology: Diagnosis and Treatment of Human Poisoning is written and compiled by two highly regarded specialists in toxicology and medicine. It is now established as the most comprehensive book on the diagnosis and treatment of human poisonings. Toxic substances from thousands of drugs and chemical products are extensively presented. You'll find the toxic dosage, pharmacokinetics and pathophysiology for each substance, as well as detailed clinical manifestations, analytical laboratory methods, and treatments for a multitude of different poisonings. This book Presents not only detailed management procedures but also the rationale behing their applications. This practical volume also features an extensive index and up-to-date bibliographies that allow you easy cross-referencing. With over 1,500 pages, 8,000 references and nearly 700 tables and figures, Medical Toxicology is the most comprehensive reference of its kind. Medical Toxicology is divided into five major sections: general approach to the poisoned patient, therapeutic drugs, drugs of abuse, chemical products, and natural toxins.

The Handbook of Mushroom Poisoning provides an in-depth examination of mushroom poisoning, including case examples for each toxic class. The book contains specific chapters on mushroom poison pharmacology and approaches to treatment of cases caused by an unknown mushroom or unknown poison. For those who want a broader background, there are sections on gross and microscopic mushroom identification, general information about the types of toxic substances found in various mushroom families, and tables detailing the results of various field and laboratory tests. For those interested in learning more about mushroom poisonings and how to treat them, this book is a must.

Now in its thirteenth edition, Dreisbach's Handbook of Poisoning is long established as the definitive handbook of poisoning for all physicians, nurses, crisis and hotline workers, paramedics, and students. Rapid response is critical during the initial management of poison cases. This ready-reference guide provides antidotes, antivenins, and more for a vast number of substances. It covers medical toxicology - including prevention and management of exposures, poisonings, adverse effects, abuse and withdrawal from pharmaceuticals - and household, environmental, and natural hazards. The book begins by providing general information about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of poisoning. Then it considers the important medicolegal aspects of poisoning. The remainder of the book focuses on specific poisons, organized into agricultural, industrial, household, medicinal, and natural hazards. Chemically- and pharmacologically-related agents have been grouped together wherever possible. For optimal care of critical or unusual poisonings, the book also contains guidelines for consultations with medical toxicologists and regional poison information centers. A concise summary of the diagnosis and treatment of poisoning, Dreisbach's Handbook of Poisoning provides an extraordinary amount of practical information in a compact format.

Concise summary of diagnosis and treatment of poisoning. Intended for medical students, house officers, and practicing physicians. Contains updated information, as well as a new index to tables. Poisons are arranged according to type, i.e., agricultural, household, medicinal, industrial, and natural hazards. Clinical findings, prevention, treatment, prognosis, and references are given in the entries. General index.

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