The Poisons and Antidotes Sourcebook (Facts for Life)
Turkington, co-author of the Encyclopedia of Deafness and Hearing Disorders ( LJ 2/15/92) , provides descriptions, symptoms, and treatments for over 600 potential poisons. Since most reference books on poisons cover substances from only one type of source, such as poisonous plants, it is convenient to have poisons from such possible toxic agents as plants, animals, drugs, household cleansers, and other chemicals covered in one concise volume. However, while Turkington's descriptions of the poisons and symptoms are informative, most of the suggested treatments could only be provided by a healthcare professional. In addition, while the introduction states that the "information for the book comes from the most up-to-date sources available," several of the references listed at the end of the book have more updated editions. Recommended only for public or academic libraries that do not already have adequate resources in this area.- Kathleen McQuiston, Philadelphia Coll. of Pharmacy & ScienceCopyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.