Goldfrank's toxicologic emergencies /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Goldfrank, Lewis R., 1941-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Norwalk, Conn. : Appleton & Lange, [1994]
Edition:Fifth edition.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Historical principles and perspectives
  • General approach to medical toxicology
  • General management of the poisoned or overdosed patient
  • Nontoxic ingestion
  • Techniques used to prevent absorption of toxic compounds
  • Techniques to enhance elimination of toxic compounds
  • Pharmacokinetic and toxicokinetic principles
  • Toxicology laboratory
  • Toxicologic imaging
  • Vital signs and toxic syndromes
  • Thermoregulatory principles
  • Pulmonary principles
  • Cardiovascular principles
  • Neurologic principles
  • Neurotransmitter principles
  • Gastrointestinal principles
  • Principles of nephrotoxicity
  • Fluid, electrolyte and acid-base principles
  • Hepatic principles
  • Dermatologic principles
  • Hematologic principles
  • Ophthalmologic principles
  • Otolaryngologic principles
  • Endocrine principles
  • Biochemical principles
  • Immunologic principles
  • Reproductive and perinatal principles
  • Pediatric principles
  • Geriatric principles
  • Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
  • Use of the intensive care unit in managing the poisoned patient.
  • (cont) Case studies and problem solving in toxicologic emergencies
  • Acetaminophen
  • Salicylates
  • Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents
  • Iron
  • Vitamins
  • Dieting agents and regimens
  • Caffeine
  • Theophylline
  • Hypoglycemic agents
  • Anticonvulsants
  • Antihistamines
  • Anticoagulants
  • Antituberculous agents
  • Antimalarial agents
  • Ergotamines
  • Antibiotics
  • Antineoplastic agents
  • Digitalis
  • Antihypertensive agents
  • Digitalis
  • Antihypertensive agents
  • Antidysrhythmic agents
  • Cyclic antidepressants
  • Neuroleptic agents
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
  • Lithium
  • Opioids
  • Sedative-hypnotic agents
  • Ethanol
  • Methanol, ethylene glycol and isopropanol
  • Cocaine
  • Amphetamines
  • Phencyclidine
  • Lysergic acid diethylamide and other psychedelics
  • Marijuana
  • Disulfiram and disulfiramlike reactions
  • Substance withdrawal
  • Food poisoning
  • Botulism
  • Mushrooms: toxic and hallucinogenic
  • Herbal preparations
  • Plants
  • Nicotine
  • Arsenic
  • Lead
  • Mercury
  • Cadmium and other metals and metalloids
  • Antiseptics, disinfectants and sterilants.
  • (cont) Camphor and mothballs
  • Insecticides: organophosphates and carbamates
  • Insecticides: chlorinated hydrocarbons, pyrethrins and DEET
  • Rodenticides
  • Herbicides: paraquat and diquat
  • Recognition and follow-up of workplace poisonings
  • Methemoglobinemia
  • Simple asphyxiants and pulmonary irritants
  • Smoke inhalation
  • Carbon monoxide
  • Cyanide and hydrogen sulfide
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Caustics and batteries
  • Hazardous materials releases and decontamination
  • Farm toxicology
  • Art hazards
  • Toxic envenomations
  • Snakes and other reptiles
  • Arthropods
  • Marine animals
  • Preventive, psychosocial, nursing, epidemiologic, research and legal perspectives
  • Prehospital and interhospital principles
  • Social context and the principles for assessment and intervention
  • Psychiatric principles
  • Nursing principles
  • Prevention and the role of the poison center
  • Risk management
  • Principles of research design in medical toxicology.