{"product_id":"9781264259083","title":"Poisoning and Drug Overdose, Eighth Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Olson, Kent R., Smollin, Craig, Anderson, Ilene B., Benowitz, Neal L., Blanc, Paul D., Kim-Katz, Susan Y., Lewis, Justin C., Wu, Alan H. B.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen every moment counts, count on Poisoning \u0026amp; Drug Overdose\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpeed is crucial when dealing with toxicologic and drug-related emergencies. Finding answers quickly is easier than ever with this streamlined eighth edition of \u003ci\u003ePoisoning and Drug Overdose\u003c\/i\u003e. This instant-answer guide provides the critical information needed to diagnose and manage drug-related emergencies and chemical exposures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpdated with newly released drugs and new information on existing drugs, the guide covers initial emergency management, including treatment of coma, seizures and hypotension; physical and laboratory diagnosis; and methods of decontamination and enhanced elimination of poisons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePoisoning and Drug Overdose, Eighth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is divided into four sections:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection I.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Provides a stepwise approach to the evaluation and treatment of coma, seizures, shock, and other complications of poisoning and the proper use of gastric decontamination and dialysis procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection II. Lists specific poisons and drugs, as well as the pathophysiology, toxic dose and level, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and specific treatment associated with each substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection III. Covers descriptions of therapeutic drugs and antidotes, including pharmacology indications, adverse effects, drug interactions, and recommended dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection IV. Describes the approach to hazardous materials incidents; the evaluation of occupational exposures; and the toxic effects, physical properties, and workplace limits for over 500 common industrial chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePoisoning and Drug Overdose, Eighth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is enhanced by numerous tables and charts, as well as a user-friendly index. This trusted resource has consistently been relied upon by front line professionals responding to drug-related emergencies and chemical exposures.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEAN: 9781264259083\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAge Group:  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages: 784\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 757.5 gr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"McGraw Hill \/ Medical","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":43845995004142,"sku":"9781264259083","price":130.91,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9781264259083.jpg?v=1740761998","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/9781264259083","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}