Goldfranks Toxicologic Emergencies, Eleventh Edition

The book clinicians turn to first when they encounter a patient who has ingested poison
For decades, one name has been synonymous with the most respected, rigorous perspective on medical toxicology and treatment of poisoned and overdosed patient: Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies. Presented in full color, Goldfrank’s delivers essential, patient-centered coverage of every aspect of poison management. The editors and author are recognized as preeminent scholars in their specialties and provide unmatched coverage of all aspects of toxicologic emergencies, from pharmacology and clinical presentation to evidence-based treatment strategies.
Fully referenced and featuring a consistent organization, Goldfrank’s begins with an in-depth examination of general principles of medical toxicology. It then progresses to the biochemical principles of the molecular basis of toxicology, and provides detailed insight into how xenobiotics affect vital organs, and systems throughout the body, Next, a wide spectrum of clinically important exposures – including drugs, plants, metals, household products, occupational and environmental xenobiotics and covered within logical categories for easy access of information. Finally, the book concludes with sections on principles of practicing clinical toxicology in today’s challenging healthcare environment. All chapters have been thoroughly rewritten and updated with new content on medical, clinical, and chemical toxicology