The leading toxicologic emergencies source -- revised and updated!
. . "This is an excellent resource for poison control centers, toxicologists, and healthcare practitioners for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of poisonings as a result of exposure to a wide variety of industrial, therapeutic, illicit, and environmental chemicals. 4 Stars!"--Doody's Review Service. . With each bestselling edition, Poisoning And Drug Overdose has helped poison control staff, medical toxicologists, and emergency physicians respond to drug-related emergencies and chemical exposures. The new edition of this exceptional, at-a-glance guide offers the latest advice needed for the effective diagnosis and treatment of poisoning and drug overdose.
. . . The Fifth Edition features:
. . Critical insights into timely topics such as biological warfare agents and the newest antidotes . Updated information on industrial chemicals, including the most recent regulatory exposure limits. Expanded information, including special pregnancy considerations. Easy-to-read text and tables containing specific drug dosage information. Detailed table summarizing current toxicity and workplace exposure guidelines for more than 500 industrial chemicals. Extensive cross-referencing . Comprehensive index featuring generic, chemical, and brand names for many drugs and commercial products. .
