Features

Covers commonly encountered poisonings and overdoses with an emphasis on clinical presentation and treatment.
Explores general management principles, approaches to poisoned patients, and a full range of toxins.
Offers chapters on how to approach patients with presenting signs and symptoms such as CNS depression and agitation' seizures' peripheral neuropathy' cardiovascular instability' hepatic and renal failure* hematologic abnormalities and more.
Presents material in a user-friendly, standardized format, enabling busy clinicians to access vital information on diagnosis, laboratory evaluation, stabilization, and treatment--fast.
Examines toxins in-depth, including the drugs, toxins, and clinical states most commonly encountered.
Features a wealth of tables, illustrations, photographs, radiographs and algorithms that clarify key concepts.
Contains valuable addenda on drugs and doses used in poisoned and overdosed patients helpful Internet sites toxic drug levels and legal issues.

Contents

I. General Management Principles II
1. InitiaL Assessment and Stabilization of the Poisoned Patient
2. Airway Management in the Poisoned Patient
3. Advanced Life Support: What's Different in Poisoned Patient
4. Focused Physical Examination/Toxidromes
5. Gastrointestinal Decontamination: Indications/Controversies
6. Enhanced Elimination
7. Drug Testing in Emergency Toxicology
8. Radiology
9. Pharmacokinetics: Just What You Need to Know
10. Fluids and Electrolytes
11. Acid.Base and Osmols
12. Special Considerations in the Pregnant Patient
13. Poison Centers
14. Managing Patients with Hazardous Chemical Contamination
15. Drug Testing in the Workplace

II. Presenting Complaint Approach to the Poisoned Patient With...
16. CNS Depression
17. CNS Agitation
18. Seizures
19. Peripheral Neuropathy
20. Cardiovascular Instability
21. Hepalic Failure
22. Approach to Patient With Renal Failure
23. Hematological Abnormalities
24. Metahemoglobinemia
25. Pulmonary Abnormalities
26. Hypersensitivity Reactions
27. Disorders of Thermoregulation Hypothermia & Hyperthermia
28. Ocular Toxicology

III Toxins in Depth Pharmaceuticals
29. Acetaminophen
30. Salicylate Toxicity
31. Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS)
32. Colchicine
33. Muscle Relaxants
34. Vitamins
35. Iron
36. Caffeine
37. Herbals and Other Dietary Supplements
38. Laxatives
39. Caffeine and Non Prescription Sympathomimetics
40. Camphor and Mothballs
41. Essential Oils
42. Antidysrhythmics
43. B.Adrenergic Receptor Antagonist Toxicity
44. Calcium Channel Blockers
45. Digitalis Glycosides
46. Clonidine and Other Centrally Acting Antihypertensives
47. Antihypertensives
48. Nitroprusside Toxicity
49. Theophylline
50. Selective Beta Adrenergic Agonists
51. Hypoglycetnics Agents
52. Insulin
53. Antibiotics
54. Isonaids and Other Antituberculous Drugs
55. Anticancer and Other Cytotoxic Drugs
56. Ergot Alkaloids
57. Heparm
58. Anticholinergics and Antihistamines (Hi Blockers)
59. Carbamazepine
60. Phenytoin
61. Vaiproate and Slected Newer Anticonvulsants
62. Anti virals
63. Chloroquine and Other Antiprotizoals
64. Cyclic Antidepressants
65. Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Antidepressants
66. Lithium
67. Neuroleptics
68. Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
69. Sedative.Hypnotics
70. Barbiturates
71. Benzodiazipmes
72. Withdrawal Syndromes
73. Disulfiram
74. Steroids
75. Thyroid Hormones
76. EthanoL
77. Cocaine
78. Amphetamines
79. Opioids
80. Psychoactive Drugs of Abuse
81. Inhalants of Abuse
82. Carbon Monoxide
83. Smoke Inhalantion
84. Inhalation: Gases with Immediate Toxicity
85. Inhalation: Gases with Delayed Toxicity
86. Lacrimating Agents: Tear Gases and Pepper Spray
87. Metal Fume Fever
88. Cyanide
89. Hydrogen Sulfide
90. Arsenic
91. Lead
92. Mercury
93. Thalium and Other Metals/Metalloids
94. Antiseptics, Disinfectants & Sterilizing Agents
95. Ethylene Glycol and Methynol
96. Isopropyl Alcohol
97. Glycol Ethers and Diethylene Glycol
98. Radiation Poisoning (Includes Radioactive Isotopes)
99. Hydrocarbons: Aliphatic
100. Hydrocarbons: Halogynated
101. Hydrocarbons: Aromatic
102. Pine Oil and Turpentine
103. Polychiorinated Biphenyls and Related Substances
104. Organophosphates and Carbamates
105. Insecticides: Pyrethrins. Pyrethrotds. Organochiorines
106. Ensectidices
107. Herbicides and Fungicides
108. Metaldehyde
109. Paraquat and Diquat
110. Anticoagulant Rodenticides
111. Other Rodenticides
112. Rattlesnakes and Other Crotalids
113. Snakes: Coral Snakes
114. Brown Recluse and Other Necrotizing Spiders
115. Black Widow Spider Envenomation
116. Scorpion Envenomation
117. Hymenoptera
118. Mushrooms
119. Plants Acting on the Central Nervous System
120. Plants: CV Toxins
121. Plants: Gastrointestinal Toxicity
122. Botulism
123. Food Poisoning
124. Scombroid, Ciguatera and Other Seafood Intoxications
125. Aquatic Envenomations
126. Nicotine Poisoning
127. Alkali Ingestions
128. Acid Ingestions
129. Hydrofluoric Acid
130. Button Batteries
131. Household Cleaning Products