Antidotes for Poisoning by Cyanide (International Programme on Chemical Safety: Evaluation of Antidotes) [Hardcover]

T. J. Meredith (Editor), D. Jacobsen (Editor), J. A. Haines (Editor), J. C. Berger (Editor), A. P. N. Heijst (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521454581 | ISBN-13: 978-0521454582 | Publication Date: January 28, 1994 | Edition: 1

This, the second volume in the series, compares the efficacy of and indications for the clinical and field use of various antidotes for cyanide poisoning. These include oxygen; sodium thiosulphate; amyl nitrate; 4-dimethylaminophenol; hydroxocobalamine; and dicobalt edetate. The volume also assesses agents used to treat methaemoglobemia. This important new series arises from a coordinated programme of the International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) (ILO/UNEP/WHO) and the Commission of the European Communities (CEC) to evaluate the efficacy of and indications for clinical and field use of these antidotes and other agents to treat poisoning.

Editorial Reviews

Review

."..easy to find specific information. The writing is clear and easy to follow, and the information is interesting and useful....a useful and concise review of a very important topic. It will be particularly useful for many clinical pharmacologists, all clinical toxicologists and every Poison Centre." Michael A. McGuigan, Canadian Journal of Clinical Pharmacology

Book Description

This second volume in the series on antidotes used to treat poisoning describes each of the drugs used in the management of patients poisoned by cyanide. It considers their comparative advantages and disadvantages. It also reviews the analytic problems associated with patient management.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 203 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (January 28, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521454581
• ISBN-13: 978-0521454582
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,873,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)