Title: Goldfrank's toxicologic emergencies /
Authors: Nelson, Lewis, 1963-; Goldfrank, Lewis R., 1941-
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical,
Year: 2011
Subjects: Poisons; Poisoning; Emergencies; Toxicological emergencies; Toxicological emergencies Case studies.
Abstract: "Goldfrank's Toxicological Emergencies is a multi-authored text of more than 2000 pages prepared by utilizing the education and management principles we apply at the New York City Poison Center and at our clinical sites. In this ninth edition of Goldfrank's Toxicological Emergencies, we proudly offer readers an approach to medical toxicology using evidence based principles viewed through a lens of bedside clinical practice"--Provided by publisher.
Contents: General approach to medical toxicology -- The fundamental principles of medical toxicology -- Biochemical and molecular basis -- Pathophysiologic basis : organ systems -- Special populations -- The clinical basis of medical toxicology -- Analgesics and antiinflammatory medications -- Foods, dietary and nutritional xenobiotics -- Pharmaceuticals -- Antimicrobials -- Cardiopulmonary medications -- Anesthetics and related medications -- Psychotropic medications -- Substances of abuse -- Metals -- Household products -- Pesticides -- Natural toxins and envenomations -- Occupational and environmental toxins -- Disaster preparedness -- Poison centers and epidemiology.