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