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The pharmacology, overdoses, and poisonings section from Irwin and Rippe's Manual of Intensive Care Medicine, Fourth Edition, has now been expanded into a complete, stand-alone Spiral® Manual. This new Manual of Overdoses and Poisonings is a practical quick-reference bedside guide to the evaluation and treatment of toxic or potentially toxic drug and chemical exposures.
The first chapter presents a general approach to differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and treatment of poisoning. Subsequent chapters focus on specific drugs, chemicals, and toxidromes and provide details on clinical presentation, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Chapters are formatted to allow quick access to essential information and include annotated references.
Category: Overdose
After reading an article about a 13-year-old who died of a fentynal overdose; I can't help but wonder what brought him there. Children, and adults, tend to turn to drugs, sex, and alcohol when more emotionally demanding situations arise. That is why learning healthy coping mechanisms c
Date : 28 Jan 2022
Created By : MentalHealthRocks4 Read More
Category: Mental Health Overdose
Sometimes people who use drugs regularly misunderstand how much they should be taking, and take too much. It is a thin line between unhealthy and deathly. Make sure that if you know anyone who regularly uses drugs, to check in on them.
Date : 30 Aug 2021
Created By : Amanda Hirsch Read More
Category: Overdose
America is facing a serious health crisis involving opioid drugs. On average, 3,900 people begin using prescription
Date : 17 Mar 2020
Created By : Lucas Granjeon Read More
