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Forensic professionals, particularly medical examiners-often
working through heavy caseloads-require quick and easy access to
reliable sources of information to help interpret toxicology
results. While several in-depth resources are available, they are
often large, cumbersome, and contain more information than is often
needed. The Handbook of Forensic Toxicology for Medical Examiners
is a concise handbook referencing the most common toxic substances
and their reported non-toxic, toxic, and lethal concentrations,
making it an ideal text for quick reference in the lab or autopsy
room. Features of the Second Edition: Explains the principles of
postmortem toxicology and the factors which must be considered
Provides tables of toxicologic data for over 200 commonly
encountered substances, including drugs of abuse, poisons,
prescription drugs, and over-the-counter medications Includes
discussion and description of the novel psychoactive
drugs-including synthetic opioids, cannabinoids, stimulants and
hallucinogens Supplemental appendices provide additional
information regarding specimen types and selection, testing
methodologies, normal laboratory values, and conversion charts The
busy forensic professional needs a concise handbook that provides
critical information quickly and accurately. This heavily
referenced text offers an easy-to-use format allowing for rapid
access for both routine daily use and preparation for courtroom
testimony.
Forensic professionals, particularly medical examiners-often
working through heavy caseloads-require quick and easy access to
reliable sources of information to help interpret toxicology
results. While several in-depth resources are available, they are
often large, cumbersome, and contain more information than is often
needed. The Handbook of Forensic Toxicology for Medical Examiners
is a concise handbook referencing the most common toxic substances
and their reported non-toxic, toxic, and lethal concentrations,
making it an ideal text for quick reference in the lab or autopsy
room. Features of the Second Edition: Explains the principles of
postmortem toxicology and the factors which must be considered
Provides tables of toxicologic data for over 200 commonly
encountered substances, including drugs of abuse, poisons,
prescription drugs, and over-the-counter medications Includes
discussion and description of the novel psychoactive
drugs-including synthetic opioids, cannabinoids, stimulants and
hallucinogens Supplemental appendices provide additional
information regarding specimen types and selection, testing
methodologies, normal laboratory values, and conversion charts The
busy forensic professional needs a concise handbook that provides
critical information quickly and accurately. This heavily
referenced text offers an easy-to-use format allowing for rapid
access for both routine daily use and preparation for courtroom
testimony.
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