Product Description

The best manual on the diagnosis and treatment of poisoning and drug overdose. Thoroughly updated, this reference features extensive tables summarizing toxicity and workplace exposure guidelines for over 500 industrial chemicals, an index containing the ingredients of over 150 common commercial products, and tabs for quick reference.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1417241 in Books
• Published on: 2003-10-14
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 644 pages

Book Info
Pocket-sized manual provides ready access on the diagnosis and treatment of poisoning and drug overdose, including chemical and occupational exposures. Includes new material on nutritional supplements, chemical and biological weapons, and an index with ingredients of more than 150 common commercial products. Previous edition: 1999. Softcover.

From the Back Cover
THE #1 MANUAL FOR TOXICOLOGIC EMERGENCIES

“Provides a wealth of information not previously available in such an easy-to-find and tabulated manner.”
Annals of Emergency Medicine *

“A minimum resource for internists without ready access to consultative help.”
Annals of Internal Medicine *

“A must for all poison control centers and professionals working in the area of toxicology. It also makes a very good review for individuals taking various certification and board examinations in the area of clinical toxicology.”
Veterinary and Human Toxicology *

“Use this manual in emergency situations, but do not stop there. Pick it up on a quiet night and just read for a while. There is plenty of information in this book that is nice to know.”
Journal of Emergency Nursing *
* Review of previous editions.

Newly revised and updated, this best-selling manual provides ready access to concise, practical advice on the diagnosis and treatment of poisoning and drug overdose, including chemical and occupational exposures.

KEY FEATURES
*Thoroughly updated
*Current references for each monograph now included
*New material on nutritional supplements
*The latest on chemical and biological weapons
*Up-to-date table of pharmacokinetic values for common drugs
*Table listing current toxicity and workplace exposure guidelines for over 500 industrial chemicals
*Detailed index, with ingredients of over 150 common commercial products