Robert S. Hoffman, Mary Ann Howland, Neal A. Lewin, Lewis S. Nelson, and Lewis R. Goldfrank
Trusted as the leading evidence-based resource for poison emergencies, Goldfrank's delivers essential, patient-centered coverage of every aspect of poison management. The editors and authors are recognized preeminent scholars in their specialties and provide unmatched coverage of all aspects of toxicologic emergencies, from pharmacology and clinical presentation to cutting-edge treatment strategies.
Features: - Case studies enhance your understanding of the clinical application of the text material
- Practical focus on the pathophysiologic basis of medical toxicology
- The Antidotes in Depth section delivers the expertise of toxicologists across the world as they present treatments for critically ill poisoned and overdosed patients and allow you to easily identify key issues relating to the use of complex and often unfamiliar therapies
- The principles of risk management, medicolegal decision making, patient safety, post mortem toxicology, and the assessment of ethanol induced impairment described in chapters and Special Considerations emphasize the interface between medical toxicology, the law, and quality care
