Abstract

This chapter provides a brief overview of the management of patients following an accidental or suicidal drug overdose. Readers are referred to toxicology texts and their local poison control center for information on the management of specific intoxications.

Keywords

Activate Charcoal Glycolic Acid Gastric Lavage Lithium Toxicity Acute Alcohol Intoxication 
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Copyright information

© Springer-Verlag New York, Inc. 2001

Authors and Affiliations

  • Paul Ellis Marik
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  1. 1.Critical Care MedicineMercy Hospital of PittsburghPittsburghUSA

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