Medical Toxicology: Diagnosis and Treatment of Human Poisoning.

Abstract

General Approach to the Poisoned Patient Introduction and Initial Evaluation. Diagnostic Services. Gut Decontamination. Enhancement and Elimination. Antidotes. Supportive Care. Pharmacokinetics. Toxic Exposure During Pregnancy. Therapeutic Drugs Acetaminophen. Anti-Arrhythmic Agents. Anti-Coagulants. Anti-Convulsants. Anti-Hypertensive Drugs. Anti-Infective Drugs. Anti-Depressants. Disulfiram. H 2 -Receptor Antagonists. Hypoglycemics and Insulin. Muscle Relaxants. Neuroleptic Drugs. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. (NSAID's). Over-the-counter Products. Salicylates. Sedative-Hypnotics. Theophylline. Thyroid Hormones. Drugs of Abuse Amphetamines. Cocaine. Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD). Marijuana. Opiates. Opioids and Designer Drugs. Phencyclidine (PCP). Chemical Products Alcohols and Glycols. Airborne Toxins. Household Products. Hydrocarbon Products. Metals and Related Compounds. Pesticides. Natural Toxins Envenomations from Bites and Stings. Reptiles. Anthropods. Insects. Fish. Foodborne Toxins. Plants - Mycotoxins - Mushrooms.