Goldfrank's Manual of Toxicologic Emergencies 2nd Edition

Derived from the definitive guide to medical toxicology, this hands-on companion provides accurate information for diagnosing and treating poisoned patients on the spot

After more than a decade on the market, Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies has established itself as the go-to reference for medical toxicology—and this companion manual distills the most important information into a portable, easy-to-navigate resource.

Goldfrank’s 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 d 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 Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies.

Whether you’re a medical toxicologist, pharmacist, physician, nurse practitioner, or student, Goldfrank’s Manual of Toxicologic Emergencies provides all the right answers where and when you need them.

Covers the full range of xenobiotics:

• Includes pharmaceuticals, recreational drugs, and substances of abuse; food and plant toxins; envenomations; household toxins; pesticides and herbicides; rodenticides; metals; poison gases; and environmental toxins
• Systematically reviews toxicokinetics, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic testing, and management for each xenobiotic
• Provides "Antidotes in Brief"—at-a-glance guides to specific antidotes and their primary applications

Authoritative answers at your fingertips:

• How to manage the poisoned or overdosed patient
• What techniques effectively eliminate toxins
• Which imaging modalities yield the best results

The table of contents (below) will mirror the main text, both for completeness and ease of cross-referencing.

1. 1. Historical Principles and Perspectives

1. 1. Toxicologic Misfortunes and Catastrophes in History

PART A

THE GENERAL APPROACH TO THE PATIENT

1. 1. Initial Evaluation of the Patient: Vital Signs and Toxic Syndromes

1. 1. Principles of Managing the Acutely Poisoned or Overdosed Patient

1. 1. SC1. Principles of Antidote Stocking

1. 1. 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

1. 1. Principles and Techniques Applied to Enhance Elimination

SECTION I

BIOCHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR CONCEPTS

1. 1. Chemical Principles

1. 1. Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators

SECTION II

PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC BASIS: ORGAN SYSTEMS

1. 1. Cardiologic Principles I: Electrophysiologic and Electrocardiographic Principles

1. 1. Cardiologic Principles II: Hemodynamics

1. 1. Genitourinary Principles

1. 1. Hepatic Principles

1. 1. Ophthalmic Principles

1. 1. Psychiatric Principles

1. 1. SC4. patient violence

1. 1. Thermoregulatory Principles

1. 1. Pediatric Principles

1. 1. Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs

A6. botulinum antitoxin

1. 1. Food Poisoning

1. 1. Dieting Xenobiotics and Regimens

1. 1. Athletic Performance Enhancers

1. 1. Essential Oils

1. 1. Plantand Animal-Derived Dietary Supplements

1. 1. Vitamins

1. Iron