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Poisoning & drug overdose / Poisoning and drug overdose edited by Kent R. Olson ; associate editors, Ilene B. Anderson... [et al.]. - 7th ed. - New York : Mc-Graw Hill Education, c.2018. - xiv, 946 p. : ill. (black and white) ; 22 cm. - Lange clinical manual ; 10488847 .

Previous edition : 2012.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Designed for speed of use during toxicologic emergencies, this instant-answer guide delivers critical information on the effective diagnosis and treatment of drug-related emergencies and chemical exposures. Enhanced by detailed tables and charts, extensive cross-referencing, and a comprehensive index, the Seventh Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect newly released drugs and the latest information on existing drugs. Poisoning & Drug Overdose is divided into four sections: Section 1 leads you through initial emergency management, including treatment of coma, hypotension, and other common complications; physical and laboratory diagnosis; and methods of decontamination and enhanced eliminations of poisons. Section II provides detailed information on hundreds of common drugs and poisons. Section III describes the use and side effects of more than 80 antidotes and therapeutic drugs Section IV covers the medical management of chemical spills and occupational chemical exposures, and includes a table of more than 500 industrial chemicals. Poisoning & Drug Overdose, Seventh Edition should be within reach of every medical toxicologist, emergency physician, and poison control staff member"--Publisher's description.

ISBN: 9780071839792 0071839798 9781260084368 1260084361

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB7J1481 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 018549801 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Poisoning.
Drugs--Overdose.

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Index Terms--Genre/Form: --Reading book

Dewey Class. No.: 615.9 / POI