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This chapter will comprehensively address toxicologic emergencies beginning with the survey of the acutely poisoned patient followed by helpful pearls concerning specific overdoses. Specific toxins, including analgesic, alcohols, antiepileptics, and cardiac medications, are reviewed along with specific diagnosis and treatment for these overdoses. This chapter will additionally provide the learner with information regarding laboratory assessment if required as well as with information regarding imaging (if required) that is essential for passing examinations.
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Ryan, M., Desai, B. (2016). Toxicologic Emergencies. In: Desai, B., Allen, B. (eds) Nailing the Written Emergency Medicine Board Examination. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-30838-8_13
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