Poisoning And Toxicology Handbook
Jerrold B. Leikin, Frank P. Paloucek
Abstract
Special Topics in Toxicology * Approach to Toxicology * Antidotes and Drugs Used in Toxicology - Poison Antidote Preparedness in Hospitals, Clinical Toxicokinetics * Biological Agents - General Considerations Regarding Biological Poisonings, The Management of Plant Exposures * Diagnostics Tests/Procedures - Drug Testing in the 21st Century - Drug Use and Abuse in the USA * Nonmedical Agents - Acids and Alkalis, Pharmacy Preparedness for Incidents Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction Alphabetical Monographs - 701 Medicinal Agents, 311 Nonmedicinal Agents, 266 Biological Agents, 135 Diagnostic Tests/Procedures, 83 Antidotal Agents, and 62 Herbal Agents. Appendix - Includes tables, algorithms, charts, graphs, general and specific toxicology guidelines. Alphabetical Index - Contains monograph names, brand names, synonyms, and scientific names to assist in easy location of monographs.