Description
Book SynopsisDerived from the definitive guide to medical toxicology, this hands-on companion provides accurate information for diagnosing and treating poisoned patients on the spot
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After more than a decade on the market, Goldfrankâs Toxicologic Emergencies has established itself as the go-to reference for medical toxicologyâand this companion manual distills the most important information into a portable, easy-to-navigate resource.
Goldfrankâs Manual of Toxicologic Emergencies distills critical information into short summaries and synopses, so you can use it to treat patients in clinical settings or for quick review of critical topics. Fully updated to ensure all information is completely current, this new edition is filled with tables, figures, images, and other visuals to make finding the right answers quick and easy. Each chapter is a direct distillation of the corresponding chapter in Goldfrankâs Toxicologic Eme
Table of Contents
The table of contents (below) will mirror the main text, both for completeness and ease of cross-referencing.
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Historical Principles and Perspectives
Toxicologic Misfortunes and Catastrophes in History
PART A
THE GENERAL APPROACH TO THE PATIENT
Initial Evaluation of the Patient: Vital Signs and Toxic Syndromes
Principles of Managing the Acutely Poisoned or Overdosed Patient
SC1. Principles of Antidote Stocking
Decontamination Principles: Prevention of Gastrointestinal Absorption
SC2. Decontamination Principles: Prevention of Dermal, ophthalmic and inhalational Absorption
A1. Activated Charcoal
A2. Whole-Bowel Irrigation and Other Intestinal Evacuants
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Principles and Techniques Applied to Enhance Elimination
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Laboratory Principles
Principles of Diagnostic Imaging
Pharmacokinetic and Toxicokinetic Principles
PART B
THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF MEDICALTOXICOLOGY
SECTION I
BIOCHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR CONCEPTS
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Chemical Principles
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Biochemical and Metabolic Principles
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Principles
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Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators
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Withdrawal Principles
SECTION II
PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC BASIS: ORGAN SYSTEMS
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Cardiologic Principles I: Electrophysiologic and Electrocardiographic Principles
Cardiologic Principles II: Hemodynamics
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Dermatologic Principles
SC3. Transdermal Toxicology
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Gastrointestinal Principles
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Genitourinary Principles
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Hematologic Principles
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Hepatic Principles
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Neurologic Principles
Oncologic Principles
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Ophthalmic Principles
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Otolaryngologic Principles
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Psychiatric Principles
SC4. patient violence
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Respiratory Principles
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Thermoregulatory Principles
SECTION III
SPECIAL POPULATIONS
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Reproductive and Perinatal Principles
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Pediatric Principles
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Geriatric Principles
PART C
THE CLINICAL BASIS OF MEDICAL TOXICOLOGY
SECTION I
A. ANALGESICS AND ANTIINFLAMMATORY MEDICATIONS
Acetaminophen
A3. N-Acetylcysteine
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Colchicine, Podophyllin, and the Vinca Alkaloids
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Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs
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Opioids
A4. Opioid antagonists
SC5. Internal Concealment of Xenobiotics
SC6. Harm Reduction for Opioid Overdose
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Salicylates
A5. Sodium bicarbonate
B. Food, Diet, and Nutrition
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Botulism
A6. botulinum antitoxin
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Food Poisoning
Dieting Xenobiotics and Regimens
Athletic Performance Enhancers
Essential Oils
Plantand Animal-Derived Dietary Supplements
Vitamins
Iron
A7. deferoxamine
C. pharmaceuticals
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Pharmaceutical Additives
Antidiabetics and Hypoglycemics/Antiglycemics
A8. Dextrose(d-Glucose)
A9. octreotide
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Antiepileptics
A10. l-carnitine
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Antihistamines and Decongestants
A11. physostigmine salicylate
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Chemotherapeutics
Methotrexate,5-Flourouracil, and Capecitabine
A12. folates :leucovorin (Folinic acid) and Folic Acid
A13. glucarpidase(carboxypeptidase g2)
A14. uridine triacetate
SC7. Inadvertent Intrathecal Administration of Xenobiotics
SC8. Extravasation of Chemotherapeutics
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Antimigraine Medications
Thyroidand Antithyroid Medications
D. Antimicrobials
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Antibacterials, Antifungals, and Antivirals
Antimalarials
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Antituberculous Medications
A15. pyridoxine
E. Cardiopulmonary Medications
CASE STUDY 4
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Antidysrhythmics
A16. Magnesium Sulfate
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Antithrombotics
A17. Protein Complex Concentrate and Novel Antithrombotic Antidotes
A18. Vitamin k1
A19. protamine
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β-Adrenergic Antagonists
A20. Glucagon