Overview

In the last decade, the incidence of acute poisoning in the developed world has risen considerably, so that hospital admissions from this cause now repre~ sent a significant part of the work load of most medical units. The purpose of this book is to provide an up-to-date account of the diag- nosis and treatment of all the clinically important poisons. Throughout the text the aim has been to emphasize the mechanisms of toxicity - wherever they are known - so that a rational approach to therapy may be devised. In addition, substantial chapters have been devoted to the psychiatric assess- ment of self-poisoned patients and to the role of the laboratory. Two styles of presentation have been adopted. Certain topics are discussed in depth either because of their clinical importance or because recent data have become available concerning pathophysiology or treatment. In contrast, when subjects have been well described previously in general medical texts, for example, carbon monoxide poisoning, the discussion is far more brief and to the point. A similar style has been adopted with recently introduced drugs, where little is known about the effects in overdose. The value of cer- tain chapters, especially those on poisonous plants and snake bites, has been enhanced by the inclusion of a large number of colour photographs.

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Author:   J. A. Vale ,  T. J. Meredith
Publisher:   Kluwer Academic Publishers Group
Imprint:   Kluwer Academic Publishers
Weight:   0.500kg
ISBN:  

9780906141816

ISBN 10:   0906141818
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   November 1980
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1 Epidemiology of Poisoning in the UK.- 2 Poisons Information Services.- 3 The Diagnosis of Poisoning: Use of the Laboratory.- 4 General Principles of Treatment.- 5 Antidotes.- 6 The Pathogenesis and Treatment of Shock due to Poisoning.- 7 Respiratory Complications and their Management in Self-Poisoned Patients.- 8 Forced Diuresis, Dialysis and Haemoperfusion.- 9 Psychiatric Aspects of Poisoning.- 10 Prevention of Poisoning.- 11 Poisoning due to Hypnotics, Sedatives, Tranquillizers and Anticonvulsants.- 12 Antidepressant Drug Poisoning.- 13 Salicylate Poisoning.- 14 Paracetamol Poisoning.- 15 Poisoning due to Opiates and Morphine Derivatives.- 16 Poisoning due to Cardiovascular Drugs.- 17 Poisoning due to Bronchodilator Drugs.- 18 Poisoning due to Non-Catecholamine Sympathomimetic Drugs.- 19 Alcohol Poisoning.- 20 Ethylene Glycol Poisoning.- 21 Paraquat Poisoning.- 22 Poisoning Due to Pesticides.- 23 Poisoning due to Aliphatic, Aromatic and Chlorinated Hydrocarbons.- 24 Poisoning due to Household Products.- 25 Poisoning due to Marine Animals.- 26 The Acute and Chronic Effects of Heavy Metal Poisoning.- 27 Iron Poisoning.- 28 Lead Poisoning.- 29 Poisoning due to Miscellaneous Agents.- 30 Poisonous Plants and Fungi.- 31 Poisoning due to Snake Bite.- Sources of Information.

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