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McGraw-Hill Goldfranks Toxicologic Emergencies Eighth Edition 2006 Edition by Neal Flomenbaum, Lewis Goldfrank, Robert Hoffman
Authoritative, Up-to-Date Coverage of Every Aspect of Poison ManagementA Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE!4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!"...the definitive reference for the field of toxicology. This update comes four years after the seventh edition and it retains much that has made this an authoritative textbook, adds 30 new chapters, and a "new to this edition" online link to color photographs....the breadth of Goldfrank's new edition makes it worth purchasing for anyone who frequently, or even occasionally, treats toxicologic cases, even for those who own earlier editions. The editors and authors are to be commended for their compulsive revision, with attention to detail, every four years of this authoritative book."--Doody's Review ServiceThe #1 reference in the field for the last quarter of a century, Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies, Eighth Edition, has been completely updated to equip emergency physicians with today's most authoritative guide to clinical toxicology. The book presents unsurpassed coverage of all aspects of toxicologic emergencies--from pharmacology and clinical presentation to treatment guidelines and case studies. Using a unique case-study approach, it fully examines general principles and techniques, the biochemical and molecular basis of toxicology, and how toxins affect vital signs, organs, and systems throughout the body. The completely updated Eighth Edition features:A case-based approach that maximizes understanding of clinical applications of the materialEasy-to-find, detailed guidance on the use of antidotesQuick-reference tables on inside covers, providing immediate access to "must-have" vital-sign statistics, lab values, and common equationsExpanded coverage of bioterrorism, inhalant abuse, andinternational considerationsA companion website with more than 1200 self-assessment questions and annotated answers, critical cases in medical toxicology, and more than 100 color photos of plants, mushrooms, spiders, snakes, marine life, and dermatologic reactions of toxicologic importanceThe following material is available at goldfrankstoxicology.com:Study GuideStudy Questions wiht AnswersCase Studies with AnswersImage Library Table of contents :- General Approach to Medical ToxicologyThe Biochemical and Molecular Basis of Medical ToxicologyThe Pathophysiologic Basis of Medical Toxicology: The Organ System ApproachThe Clinical Basis of Medical Toxicology:Case Studies in Toxicologic EmergenciesAnalgesics and Nonprescription MedicationsPrescription Medications Psychopharmacologic MedicationsAlcohols and Drugs of AbuseFood PoisoningBotanicalsHeavy MetalsHousehold ToxinsPesticidesOccupational and Environmental Toxins Toxic EnvenomationsSpecial PopulationPreventive, Psychosocial, Nursing, Epidemiologic, Research & Legal PerspectivesIndex Online Learning Center ContentsStudy GuideCase Studies from the Toxicology Consultation ServiceAnswers Color Plates (plants, mushrooms, spiders, snakes, marine life, dermatologic reactions)