Poisoning and Drug Overdose

Designed to be used during toxicologic emergencies where every moment counts, Poisoning and Drug Overdose, Seventh Edition delivers critical information on the effective diagnosis and treatment of drug-related emergencies and chemical exposures. This at-a-glance guide is enhanced by detailed tables and charts, extensive cross referencing, and a comprehensive index featuring generic, chemical, and brand names.

Poisoning and Drug Overdose is divided into four sections:

• Section 1 leads readers through initial emergency management, including treatment of coma, hypotension, and other common complications; physical and laboratory diagnosis; and methods of decontamination and enhanced elimination of poisons
• Section II provides detailed information on 150 common drugs and poisons
• Section III describes the use and side effects of 60 antidotes and therapeutic drugs
• Section IV describes the medical management of chemical spills and occupations chemical exposures and includes a table of more than 500 industrial chemicals