Dreisbach's Handbook of Poisoning

This is an updated, revised, improved edition of Dreisbach's Handbook of Poisoning, long established as the definitive resource for physicians, nurses, healthcare, crisis and hotline workers, paramedics, and students. Designed as a ready-reference guide, it provides an extraordinary amount of information in compact format. The handbook presents a concise summary of medical toxicology, including prevention and management of exposures, poisonings, adverse effects, abuse and withdrawal from pharmaceuticals, and household, environmental and natural hazards. The book also contains guidelines for consultations with medical toxicologists and regional poison information centers.