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Goldfrank's Manual of Toxicologic Emergencies (Toxicologic Emergencies (Goldfrank's))

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Concise, "at the bedside" guidelines for toxicologic emergencies--derived from the premier reference in the field

This practical and portable bedside manual is condensed for instant application from the masterwork regarded for a quarter of a century as the "gold standard" reference in the field of emergency toxicology: Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies.

You will find trusted information on the scientific principles that explain how toxins affect vital signs, neurotransmitters, metabolic processes, and organs and systems throughout the body.

Covers the full range of toxins

Includes pharmaceuticals, recreational drugs, and substances of abuse; food and plant toxins; envenomations; household toxins; pesticides and herbicides; rodenticides; metals; poison gases; and environmental toxins

Systematically reviews toxicokinetics, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic testing, and management for each toxin

Provides "Antidotes in Brief"--at-a-glance guides to specific antidotes and their primary applications

Authoritative answers--at your fingertips

How to manage the poisoned or overdosed patient

What techniques effectively eliminate toxins

Which imaging modalities yield the best results