Clinical Toxicology Essentials

In this chapter, we'll cover the basics of poisoned patient care in the acute setting, with elements of the toxicologic physical exam and the ABCDEFs of bedside management.

This chapter covers common toxicologic syndromes (toxidromes) and how to distinguish between them.

Here, we'll cover acetaminophen / paracetamol toxicity and when to use antidote therapy. We'll also cover salicylate toxicity and critical elements of treatment.

This chapter covers common inhalation toxins, we discuss when to initiate hyperbaric oxygen therapy for carbon monoxide toxicity and review cyanide poisoning antidotes.

We'll cover the cardiotoxic effects of beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, digoxin, and tricyclic antidepressants and discuss the use of antidotes.

In this chapter, we'll cover toxicity related to ethanol and toxic alcohols (ethylene glycol, methanol, isopropanol, propylene glycol) as well as when to use antidote therapy.

Here, we'll cover toxicity related to metals including iron, lead, and lithium. We'll discuss specific indications to initiate hemodialysis in lithium toxicity.

This chapter covers toxicity related to hydrocarbons (including essential oils and common household hydrocarbons) and when to be concerned about pulmonary aspiration.

We'll cover mushroom-related toxicity (including anticholinergic and hepatic toxicity) and indications for antidote therapy in amatoxin-induced hepatotoxicity.

In this chapter, we'll cover recreational substances including cannabinoids, dissociatives, and inhalants, as well as antidote therapy in drug-induced methemoglobinemia.