TY - JOUR
T1 - Toxicology in the critically ill patient
AU - Mokhlesi, Babak
AU - Corbridge, Thomas
N1 - Copyright:
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PY - 2003/12
Y1 - 2003/12
N2 - Intoxications present in many forms including: known drug overdose or toxic exposure, illicit drug use, suicide attempt, accidental exposure, and chemical or biological terrorism. A high index of suspicion and familiarity with toxidromes can lead to early diagnosis and intervention in critically ill, poisoned patients. Despite a paucity of evidence-based information on the management of intoxicated patients, a rational and systematic approach can be life saving.
AB - Intoxications present in many forms including: known drug overdose or toxic exposure, illicit drug use, suicide attempt, accidental exposure, and chemical or biological terrorism. A high index of suspicion and familiarity with toxidromes can lead to early diagnosis and intervention in critically ill, poisoned patients. Despite a paucity of evidence-based information on the management of intoxicated patients, a rational and systematic approach can be life saving.
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U2 - 10.1016/S0272-5231(03)00097-2
DO - 10.1016/S0272-5231(03)00097-2
M3 - Review article
C2 - 14710698
AN - SCOPUS:0347624022
SN - 0272-5231
VL - 24
SP - 689
EP - 711
JO - Clinics in Chest Medicine
JF - Clinics in Chest Medicine
IS - 4
ER -
