Poisoning and Drug Overdose

Quick Overview

An instant-answer guide you can turn to for on-the-spot treatment of poisoning and drug overdosePoisoning & Drug Overdose, Sixth Edition delivers critical information on effective diagnosis and treatment of drug-related emergencies and chemical exposures.Divided into four sections:* Section I covers initial emergency management, including treatment of complications; physical and laboratory diagnosis; and decontamination and enhanced elimination procedures* Section II provides detailed information on 150 common drugs and poisons* Section III describes the use of antidotes and therapeutic drugs to treat poisoning* Section IV describes the medical management of chemical and occupational exposures, with a table of more than 500 industrial chemicalsPoisoning & Drug Overdose, Sixth Edition is enhanced by numerous tables, charts, and a comprehensive index featuring generic, chemical, and brand names, making it an essential resource for anyone responding to drug-related emergencies and chemical exposures.“Poisoning & Drug Overdose belongs in every emergency physician’s workroom.