Description
The Toxicology Handbook is a practical, easy-to-use clinical guide created to support rapid assessment and management of toxicologic emergencies in fast-paced acute care settings. Specifically designed for use in the Emergency Department, this handbook delivers streamlined, high-impact information on the most common ingestions and poisonings encountered in clinical practice.
Chapters are logically organized by toxin and drug class—including pesticides, cardiovascular drugs, drugs of abuse, and many others—allowing clinicians to quickly locate relevant content when time is critical. Each chapter follows a consistent, intuitive structure, covering introduction and overview, substances involved, toxicity and clinical presentation, laboratory evaluation, treatment strategies, special considerations, admission criteria and disposition, pearls and pitfalls, and key references for further reading.
Written in a clear bulleted format, the handbook emphasizes speed, clarity, and clinical relevance. It is rich in practical toxicology pearls, including mnemonics and acronyms, guidance on antidotes, interpretation of toxicology laboratory results, and street names for drugs of abuse—features that enhance bedside decision-making and diagnostic accuracy.
Compact yet comprehensive, The Toxicology Handbook is an essential quick-reference resource for emergency physicians, toxicology fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, and all clinicians involved in acute poisoning and overdose management. Its focused, user-friendly design makes it ideal for both frontline clinical care and rapid review during shifts.
