Medical Toxicology [Hardcover]

Richard C. Dart (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0781728452 | ISBN-13: 978-0781728454 | Edition: Third

This thoroughly revised and updated Third Edition of the classic Medical Toxicology is the definitive reference on the management of poisoned patients. More than 300 well-organized chapters written by eminent authorities guide clinicians through the diagnosis and treatment of every poisoning or drug overdose. Chapter outlines, headings, and a detailed index enable readers to quickly locate exactly the information they need.

This edition includes new chapters on biological and chemical weapons and on diagnosis of patients with apparent symptoms of poisoning when the cause is unknown. The book includes comparative commentary on toxicology practice in the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

Emergency Medicine Australasia , Fergus Kerr -- "This text has undergone major renovations. It is a testament to the skills of its editor and authors. It is pleasing to see a more diverse representation of contributors from other countries, including a significant contribution from Australia. As a significant reference text, Medical Toxicology 3rd Edition is a success, bringing the more recent advances in the understanding and management and of the poisoned patient to print. For those looking for a contemporary toxicology reference text, this represents value for money." BiologyBooks.net -- "The third edition of Medical Toxicology goes back to the first edition roots: a plethora of useful topics written in a clear, concise manner. The book provides excellent detail needed for the understanding of a wide range of toxicologic problems. Treatment recommendations are as evidence-based as possible given the field of study. The third section of the book focuses on one of the key elements of being a toxicologist: detective! The section is titled, "Diagnosis of the Poisoned Patient: The Toxicologist as Sleuth". Rarely do patients present with a (accurate) diagnosis. It's the job of the clinician to take all the available information, work through the possibilities, and identify the most likely agents that could be causing the observed effects. This is an outstanding resource and should be considered for critical care and emergency clinicians as well as poison center staff (especially those still in training in these areas). Given the popularity of TV and movie scripts that include toxicologic information (e.g., CSI, ER, etc.) those writers would do well to review this text."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 2304 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Third edition (December 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781728452
• ISBN-13: 978-0781728454
• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 9 x 10.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #905,601 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding tribute to the original Ellenhorn, February 28, 2004

By 

Bruce Anderson "bda_tox" (Ellicott City, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Medical Toxicology (Hardcover)

The original Medical Toxicology by Matthew Ellenhorn was a fabulous resource for the clinical/medical toxicologist. That it is still widely used despite being published in 1988 is a testament to it's impact and utility. This third edition of Medical Toxicology goes back to those first edition roots: a plethora of useful topics written in a clear, consice manner.

The book provides excellent detail needed for the understanding of a wide range of toxicologic problems. Treatment recommendations are as evidence-based as possible given the field of study.

The third section of the book focuses on one of the key elements of being a toxicologist: detective! The section is titled, "Diagnosis of the Poisoned Patient: The Toxicolgist as Sleuth". Rarely do patients present with a (accurate) diagnosis. It's the job of the clinician to take all the available information, work through the possibilities, and identify the most likely agents that could be causing the observed effects.

This is an outstanding resource and should be considered for critical care and emergency clinicians as well as poison center staff (especially those still in training in these areas). Given the popularity of TV and movie scripts that include toxicologic information (e.g., CSI, ER, etc.) those writers would do well to review this text.