Poisoning and Drug Overdose : Clinical Manual

by Olson, Kent R.

• ISBN13: 9780838502600
• ISBN10: 0838502601
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-10-28
• Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL PUBLISHING CO

Summary

This is the leading manual on the diagnosis and treatment of poisoning and drug overdose, including chemical and occupational exposures.

Table of Contents

Authors	vi
Preface	xi
Comprehensive Evaluation & Treatment	1	(61)
This section provides a step-wise approach to the evaluation and treatment of coma, seizures, shock, and other common complications of poisoning and to the proper use of gastric decontamination and dialysis procedures.
Specific Poisons & Drugs: Diagnosis & Treatment	62	(271)
Organized alphabetically, this section lists specific drugs and poisons, as well as the pathophysiology, toxic dose and level, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and specific treatment associated with each substance.
Therapeutic Drugs & Antidotes	333	(78)
This section provides descriptions of therapeutic drugs and antidotes discussed in Sections I and II, including their pharmacology, indications, adverse effects, drug interactions, recommended dosage, and formulations.
Environmental & Occupational Toxicology	411	(120)
This section describes the approach to hazardous materials incidents; the evaluation of occupational exposures; and the toxic effects, physical properties, and workplace exposure limits for over 500 common industrial chemicals.
Index	531
The index includes generic drug and chemical names and numerous brand name drugs and commercial products.