GENERAL PRINCIPLES INVOLVED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF POISONING

GENERAL PRINCIPLES INVOLVED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF POISONING

General principles involved in the management of poisoning is a topic in Clinical toxicology, which covers: Introduction to Toxicology, clinical toxicology, General principles involved in the management of poisoning, which are 1. Stabilizations 2. Evaluation 3. Decontamination 4. Poison Elimination…

ANTIDOTES AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

ANTIDOTES AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

Antidotes and the clinical applications is a topic in Clinical toxicology, which covers: Introduction, Mechanism of action of antidotes, list of antidotes recommended in poisoning, role of antidote in poisoning and universal antidote. SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE…

SUPPORTIVE CARE IN TOXICOLOGY

SUPPORTIVE CARE IN TOXICOLOGY

Supportive care in clinical toxicology is a topic in Clinical toxicology, which covers: Introduction to supportive care in clinical toxicology, detailed information about Airway, Breathing and Circulation. SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE FOR ACTUAL NOTES TABLE OF…

GUT DECONTAMINATION PROCESS

GUT DECONTAMINATION PROCESS

Gut decontamination is a topic in Clinical toxicology, which covers: Introduction to Gut decontamination and various methods in removal of poison in the body like: Emesis, Gastric lavage, Catharsis, Activated charcoal, Whole bowel irrigation. SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF…

ELIMINATION ENHANCEMENT METHODS

ELIMINATION ENHANCEMENT METHODS

Elimination enhancement methods aim to expedite the removal of toxins by increasing their elimination through various routes. SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE FOR ACTUAL NOTES TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction In cases of poisoning or toxic exposures, enhancing…

TOXICOKINETICS

TOXICOKINETICS

Toxicokinetics refers to the study of the movement and transformation of toxic substances within the body. It focuses on understanding the processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination of toxicants. SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE FOR ACTUAL…

OPIATES OVERDOSE

OPIATES OVERDOSE

Opiates overdose is a topic in clinical toxicology, which covers the following: SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE FOR ACTUAL NOTES TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction Opiates are a class of drugs derived from the opium poppy or synthetic…

ANTIDEPRESSANTS POISONING

ANTIDEPRESSANTS POISONING

While antidepressants are valuable medications for managing mental health conditions, their misuse or accidental overdose can lead to acute poisoning. Understanding the clinical symptoms and appropriate management of antidepressant poisoning is essential for prompt intervention and ensuring the best possible…