Toxicology Emergencies, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America, E-Book
In this issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics, guest editors Drs. Christopher P. Holstege and Joshua D. King bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Toxicology Emergencies. The field of medical toxicology has grown dramatically over the past decade, with the emergence of new pharmaceuticals, abused substances, chemicals within the workplace, and agents of terrorism. In this issue, top experts in the field address some of the more common, controversial, or emerging areas in this challenging area.
Key Features
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Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including the approach to the patient with an unknown overdose; emerging agents of substance abuse and misuse; differentiating the causes of metabolic acidosis in the poisoned patient; pediatric toxicology; and more.
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Provides in-depth clinical reviews on toxicology emergencies, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
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Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
| ISBN | 9780323848879 |
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| Product Format | Ebook |
| Publication Date | 2022 |
| Author Information | Edited by Christopher P. Holstege, MD, Chief, Division of Medical Toxicology,Director, University of Virgnia Health's Blue Ridge Poison Center,Professor, Departments of Emergency Medicine & Pediatrics,University of Virginia School of Medicine |
| Table of Content | Found Down: Approach to the Patient with an Unknown Poisoning The Management of Agitated Toxidromes Pediatric Toxicology Metabolic Acidosis: Differentiating the Causes in the Poisoned Patient Emerging Agents of Substance Use/Misuse Carbon Monoxide Toxicity North American Envenomation Syndromes Toxic Alcohol Poisoning Updates on the Evaluation and Management of Caustic Exposures Chemical Agents Encountered in Protests The Roles of Antidotes in Emergency Situations Cardiotoxic Medication Poisoning Toxin-Induced Seizures * Adapted from "Toxin-Induced Seizures in Neurologic Clinics, November 2020 Utilizing the Toxicology Laboratory in the Poisoned Patient |
| Publication Date | 26-04-2022 |
| Pages | 240 |
| deltacomm1code | Electronic Book |
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