Kathleen Delaney

Marsha D. Ford

Timothy B. Erickson

Clinical Toxicology provides all the guidance needed to assess, diagnose, and manage poisoned and overdosed patients. Clinically-oriented and practical, this comprehensive, yet concise, resource is organized to give busy clinicians quick access to vital information. 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 treatmentfast. 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.

Books like Clinical Toxicology

Your next favorite book is out there