This is an updated, revised, improved thirteenth edition of Dreisbach's Handbook of Poisoning, long established as the definitive handbook of poisoning for all physicians, nurses, healthcare and crisis and hotline workers, paramedics and students, out of print for several years in its prior editions. Designed as a ready-reference guide, providing an extraordinary amount of information in compact format, the handbook provides 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. For optimal care of critical or unusual poisonings, the book also contains guidelines for consultations with medical toxicologists and regional poison information centers. Includes bibliographic references and index.

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