The most authoritative reference available in clinical toxicology delivers a wealth of information on virtually all aspects of medical toxicology from pharmacology and clinical presentation to treatment guidelines and case studies.
Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies, Eighth Edition also contains expanded coverage of bioterrorism, inhalant abuse, and international considerations.
Contents
- Historical Principles and Perspectives
- Toxicologic Plagues and Disasters in History
The General Approach to Medical Toxicology
- Initial Evaluation of the Patient: Vital Signs and Toxic Syndromes
- Principles of Managing the Poisoned or Overdosed Patient
- Electrocardiographic Principles
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Laboratory Principles
- Techniques Used to Prevent Gastrointestinal Absorption
- Syrup of Ipecac
- Activated Charcoal
- Whole-Bowel Irrigation and Other Intestinal Evacuants
- Pharmacokinetic and Toxicokinetic Principles
- Principles and Techniques Applied to Enhance Elimination
- Use of the Intensive Care Unit
The Fundamental Principles of Medical Toxicology
Biochemical and Molecular Basis
- Chemical Principles
- Biochemical and Metabolic Principles
- Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators
- Withdrawal Principles
Pathophysiologic Basis: Organ Systems
- Thermoregulatory Principles
- Fluid, Electrolyte & Acid-Base Principles
- Psychiatric Principles
- Neurologic Principles
- Opthalmic Principles
- Otolaryngologic Principles
- Respiratory Principles
- Cardiovascular Principles
- Hematologic Principles
- Gastrointestinal Principles
- Hepatic Principles
- Renal Principles
- Genitourinary Principles
- Dermatologic Principles
Special Populations
- Reproductive and Perinatal Principles
- Pediatric Principles
- Geriatric Principles
- Postmortem Toxicology
The Clinical Basis of Medical Toxicology
Analgesics and Antiinflammatory Medications
- Acetaminophen
- Salicylates
- Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Agents
- Colchicine and Podophyllin
- Optoids
Foods, Dietary and Nutritional Agents
- Dieting Agents and Regimens
- Iron
- Vitamins
- Essential Oils
- Herbal Preparations
- Athletic Performance Enhancers
- Food Poisoning
- Botulism
Pharmaceuticals
- Anticonvulsants
- Antidiabetics and Hypoglycemics
- Thyroid and Antithyroid Medications
- Antihistamines and Decongestants
- Antimigraine Medications
- Antineoplastics
- Pharmaceutical Additives
Antimicrobials
- Antibiotics, Antifungals, and Antivirals
- Antituberculous Medications
- Antimalarials
Cardiopulmonary Medications
- Anticoagulants
- Calcium Channel Blockers
- B-Adrenergic Antagonists
- Other Antihypertensives
- Antidysrhythmics
- Cardioactive Steroids
- Methylxanthines and Selective B-Adrenergic Agonists
Anesthetics and Related Medications
- Local Anesthetics
- Inhalational Anesthetics
- Neuromuscular Blockers
Psychotropic Medications
- Antipsychotics
- Lithium
- Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
- Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Atypical Antidepressants
- Cyclic Antidepressants
- Sedative-Hypnotics
Substances of Abuse
- Amphetamines
- Cocaine
- Ethanol
- Ethanol Withdrawal
- Disulfiram and Disulfiramlike Reactions
- y-Hydroxybutyric Acid
- Inhalants
- Hallucinogens
- Cannabinoids
- Nicotine and Tobacco Preparations
- Phencyclidine and Ketamine
Metals
- Antimony
- Bismuth
- Cadmium
- Chromium
- Cobalt
- Copper
- Lead
- Mercury
- Nickel
- Selenium
- Silver
- Thallium
- Zinc
Household Products
- Antiseptics, Disinfectants, and Sterilants
- Camphor and Moth Repellents
- Caustics
- Hydrofluoric Acid and Fluorides
- Hydrocarbons
- Toxic Alcohols
Pesticides
- Pesticides: An Overview
- Barium
- Sodium Monofluoroacetate and Fluoroacetamide
- Phosphorus
- Strychnine
- Insecticides: Organic Phosphorous Compounds and Carbamates
- Insecticides: Organic Chlorines, Pyrethrins/Pyrethroids, and DEET
- Herbicides
- Methyl Bromide and Other Fumigants
Natural Toxins and Envenomations
- Mushrooms
- Plants
- Arthropods
- Marine Envenomations
- Snakes and Other Reptiles
Occupational and Environmental Toxins
- Industrial Poisoning: Information and Control
- Simple Asphyxiants and Pulmonary Irritants
- Carbon Monoxide
- Cyanide and Hydrogen Sulfide
- Methemoglobin Inducers
- Smoke Inhalation
Disaster Preparedness
- Risk Assessment and Risk Communication
- Hazmat Incident Response
- Chemical Weapons
- Biological Weapons
- Radiation
Poison Centers and Epidemiology
- Poison Prevention and Education
- Poison Information Centers and Poison Epidemiology
- International Perspectives in Medical Toxicology
- Principles of Epidemiology and Research Design
- Adverse Drug Events and Postmarketing Surveillance
- Medications, Errors, and Patient Safety
- Risk Management and Legal Principles
Index
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