Overview
A handbook on poisoning for physicians, nurses, healthcare and crisis and hotline workers, paramedics and students. Designed as a ready-reference guide, it provides a concise summary of medical toxicology, including prevention and management of exposures, poisonings, adverse effects, abuse and withdrawal from pharmaceuticals, and household, environmental and natural hazards. For optimal care of critical or unusual poisonings, the book also contains guidelines for consultations with medical toxicologists and regional poison information centres.
Full Product Details
Author: Bev-Lorraine TRUE ,
Robert H. Dreisbach (University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA) ,
Bev-Lorraine True ,
Robert H. Dreisbach (Washington Poison Center, Seattle, USA)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Informa Healthcare
Edition: 13th Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 12.00cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 16.50cm
Weight: 1.021kg
ISBN: 9781850700388
ISBN 10: 1850700389
Pages: 704
Publication Date: 29 November 2001
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Awarded the Highly Commended by the British Medical Association in the Basic and Clinical Sciences category of the Medical Book Competition. a classic toxicology reference since the 1950's. The only source available that has documented the changing trends in poisoning diagnosis and management through each of its editions over the past 50 years. Overall, this is a classic handbook that I endorse as a practicing clinical toxicologist. It is a rapid practical reference that is full of useful up-to-date information. Dr. Dreisbach and his associates are to be commended for the longevity of this historic book and their valuable contribution to poisoning prevention and management over the years. - Timothy Erickson, MD, FACEP, FACMT, The Journal of Pharmacy Technology
Awarded the Highly Commended by the British Medical Association in the Basic and Clinical Sciences category of the Medical Book Competition. ""a classic toxicology reference since the 1950's. The only source available that has documented the changing trends in poisoning diagnosis and management through each of its editions over the past 50 years. …Overall, this is a classic handbook that I endorse as a practicing clinical toxicologist. It is a rapid practical reference that is full of useful up-to-date information. …Dr. Dreisbach and his associates are to be commended for the longevity of this historic book and their valuable contribution to poisoning prevention and management over the years."" - Timothy Erickson, MD, FACEP, FACMT, The Journal of Pharmacy Technology
Author Information
Bev-Lorraine True, Robert H. Dreisbach
