1st Edition

Dreisbach's Handbook of Poisoning Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment, Thirteenth Edition

Edited By Bev-Lorraine True, Robert H. Dreisbach Copyright 2001
    704 Pages
    by CRC Press

    704 Pages
    by CRC Press

    Now in its thirteenth edition, Dreisbach's Handbook of Poisoning is long established as the definitive handbook of poisoning for all physicians, nurses, crisis and hotline workers, paramedics, and students. Rapid response is critical during the initial management of poison cases. This ready-reference guide provides antidotes, antivenins, and more for a vast number of substances. It covers medical toxicology - including prevention and management of exposures, poisonings, adverse effects, abuse and withdrawal from pharmaceuticals - and household, environmental, and natural hazards.

    The book begins by providing general information about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of poisoning. Then it considers the important medicolegal aspects of poisoning. The remainder of the book focuses on specific poisons, organized into agricultural, industrial, household, medicinal, and natural hazards. Chemically- and pharmacologically-related agents have been grouped together wherever possible. For optimal care of critical or unusual poisonings, the book also contains guidelines for consultations with medical toxicologists and regional poison information centers. A concise summary of the diagnosis and treatment of poisoning, Dreisbach's Handbook of Poisoning provides an extraordinary amount of practical information in a compact format.

    Preface
    GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
    Prevention of Poisoning
    Emergency Management of Poisoning
    Diagnosis and Evaluation of Poisoning
    Management of Poisoning
    Legal and Medical Responsibility in Poisoning
    AGRICULTURAL POISONS
    Halogenated Insecticides
    Cholinesterase Inhibitor Pesticides
    Miscellaneous Pesticides
    INDUSTRIAL HAZARDS
    Nitrogen Compounds
    Halogenated Hydrocarbons
    Alcohols and Glycols
    Esters, Aldehydes, Ketone and Ethers
    Hydrocarbons
    Corrosives
    Metallic Poisons
    Cyanides, Sulfides, and Carbon Monoxide
    Atmospheric Particulates
    HOUSEHOLD HAZARDS
    Cosmetics
    Food Poisoning
    Miscellaneous Chemicals
    MEDICINAL POISONS
    Analgesics, Antipyretics, and Anti-inflammatory Agents
    Anesthetics
    Depressants
    Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System
    Antiseptics
    Cardiovascular Drugs
    Anti-infective Drugs
    Stimulants, Antidepressants, and Psychotomimetic Agents
    Irritants and Rubefacients
    Cathartics, Endocrine Drugs, Miscellaneous Therapeutic and Diagnostic Agents
    ANIMAL AND PLANT HAZARDS
    Reptiles
    Arachnids and Insects
    Marine Animals
    Plants
    Index

    Biography

    Bev-Lorraine True, Robert H. Dreisbach

    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