Biochemical and Metabolic Principles

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Xenobiotics are compounds that are foreign to a living system. Toxic xenobiotics interfere with critical metabolic processes, cause structural damage to cells, or alter cellular genetic…

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Transdermal Toxicology

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HISTORY AND CURRENT USE Print Section Listen Applying a xenobiotic to the skin to treat a systemic medical condition is not new. Ointments and other salves have been applied topically…

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Case Study 3

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CASE STUDY 3 Print Section Listen History A 54-year-old man presented to the emergency department (ED) complaining that he was weak, dizzy, and felt as if he was about to…

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Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Principles

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen A meaningful analysis of fluid, electrolyte, and acid–base abnormalities is dependent on the history and physical examination of each patient. Although a rigorous appraisal of laboratory…

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Chemical Principles

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Chemistry is the science of matter; it encompasses the structure, physical properties, and reactivities of atoms and their compounds. In many respects, toxicology is the science…

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Principles of Diagnostic Imaging

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Diagnostic imaging plays a significant role in the management of many patients with toxicologic emergencies. Radiography can confirm a diagnosis (eg, by visualizing the xenobiotic), assist…

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Laboratory Principles

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Clinical toxicology addresses the harm caused by acute and chronic exposures to excessive amounts of a xenobiotic. Detecting the presence or measuring the concentration of toxic…

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Whole-Bowel Irrigation and Other Intestinal Evacuants

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen One approach to altering the pharmacokinetics of a xenobiotic is to administer a gastrointestinal (GI) evacuant. Selected patients benefit from minimizing systemic exposure by decreasing GI…

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Activated Charcoal

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Activated charcoal (AC) is an excellent nonspecific adsorbent. Conclusions regarding the role of AC in poison management are achieved through the integration of pharmacologic data, controlled…

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