Pediatric toxicology : diagnosis and management of the poisoned child /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Erickson, Timothy B. (Timothy Bruce), 1960-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : McGraw-Hill, Medical Pub. Division, [2005]
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Sec. I. Developmental considerations
  • General principles
  • Pediatric poison prevention
  • Poison control centers
  • Maternal-fetal toxicology
  • Human milk and maternal medications
  • Toxicity in the premature infant
  • Special toxicologic considerations in the neonate
  • Special toxicologic considerations in the toddler
  • Special toxicological considerations in the adolescent
  • Sec. II. Initial assessment and advanced life support
  • Pediatric toxicokinetics and pharmacology
  • Pediatric toxic syndrome (toxidromes)
  • Airway management
  • Advanced pediatric life support
  • Pediatric hazardous materials exposure
  • Weapons of mass destruction
  • Sec. III. Decontamination, antidotes, and enhanced elimination
  • Gastrointestinal decontamination, antidotes, and enhanced elimination
  • Gastrointestinal decontamination
  • Antidotes
  • Extracorporeal removal of toxins
  • Pediatric toxicology in the pediatric intensive care unit
  • Sec. IV. Diagnostic testing and physical assessment
  • Laboratory testing
  • Fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base management
  • Thermoregulation
  • Organ system toxicity
  • Radiologic findings
  • Sec. V. Nonprescription drugs and agents
  • Lethal toxins in small doses
  • Nontoxic exposures
  • Over-the-counter medications
  • Acetaminophen
  • Anticholinergic poisoning
  • Aspirin
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  • Caffeine
  • Vitamins
  • Sec. VI. Prescription drugs
  • Antihypertensive, beta-blockers, and calcium antagonists
  • Colchicine
  • Digoxin
  • Theophylline
  • Sedative-hypnotics
  • Hypoglycemic agents and insulin
  • Antiepileptic agents
  • Isoniazid
  • Antidepressent overdose : tricyclics, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and atypical antidepressants
  • Lithium
  • Neuroleptic and antipsychotic drugs
  • Sec. VII. Common household poisons
  • Household poisons
  • Toxic alcohols
  • Acids and alkali
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Mothballs, camphor, and deodorizers
  • Organophosphates, carbamates, pesticides, and herbicides
  • Rodenticides
  • Sec. VIII. Drugs of abuse
  • Drugs of abuse
  • Amphetamines
  • Androgenic anabolic steroids and athletic performance-enhancing substances
  • Cannabinoids
  • Cocaine
  • LSD and other hallucinogens
  • Inhalants
  • Opioids
  • Drug-facilitated sexual assault
  • Phencyclidine and ketamine
  • Tobacco
  • Withdrawal syndromes
  • Sec. IX. Metals
  • Metals
  • Arsenic
  • Button batteries
  • Iron
  • Lead
  • Mercury
  • Sec. X. Blood and cellular toxins
  • Blood and cellular toxins
  • Carbon monoxide
  • Cyanide
  • Methemoglobinemia
  • Sec. XI. Natural and enviromental toxins
  • Natural and enviromental toxins
  • Herbal products
  • Food poisoning and botulism
  • Marine envenomations and seafood poisonings
  • Mushroom poisoning
  • Poisonous plants
  • Snake envenomations
  • Anthropod bites and stings
  • Sec. XIII. [i.e. XII.] Self-assessment questions
  • Self-assessment questions