This revised and expanded reference is a valuable aid for the
practicing veterinary clinician in diagnosing and determining
treatment for toxic exposures in small animals, and for veterinary
students as a supplement to their classroom instruction. It
contains chapters addressings nontraditional areas of toxicology
not covered in conventional toxicology texts. It also covers areas
of toxicology which seem basic but are rarely discussed, such as
taking a toxicological history, establishing a minimum database,
providing supportive care, and managing emergency treatment of the
poisoned patient. The book is organized into three sections,
including 20 new chapters and new topics such as grapes and
raisins, lilies, "Christmas time" plants, mercury, and accidental
poisoning in non-traditional pets. Comprehensive coverage of
toxins/poisons includes the full range of substances from
acetaminophen to zinc, including home products, prescription
medicines, recreational drugs, and more. Guidelines to evaluation,
diagnosis and treatment include examinations of the source, toxic
dose, toxicokinetics, clinical signs, minimum database, confirming
tests, treatment progress and differential diagnosis for each
specific toxicant. Coverage of common poisonous substances includes
grapes and raisins, nicotine, mercury, mushrooms, Christmas-time
plants, and snake and spider venoms. Toxicological Concepts section
provides information on toxicologic principles such as history
taking, providing supportive care, and managing emergency
treatment. General Exposures section addresses nontraditional
toxicology such as indoor environmental air, pesticides,
pharmaceuticals, and toxicities in pregnant and lactating animals.
Miscellaneous Toxicant Groups section covers commonly encountered
specific toxicants, the proper use of diagnostic laboratories, use
of human poison control centers, and antidotes for specific toxins.
More than 50 international contributors provide up-to-date,
authoritative advice on treating poisonings and intoxications. 8
NEW chapters cover topics including legal considerations in
toxicology cases, responding to mass exposures, and poisonings in
birds, small mammals, and geriatric patients. NEW color insert
shows 85 of the most commonly encountered toxic substances for
at-a-glance identification. UPDATED Signs and Symptoms index makes
it easier to find information on a toxic agent by presenting signs
rather than requiring the formulation of a diagnosis. UPDATED
information on agents most likely to cause a toxic reaction
includes natural flea products and an expanded section on human
medications. NEW quick-access format with bold headings and
convenient tables and boxes allows quick retrieval of information
in emergency situations.
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