The new edition (like the previous one) is therefore shorn of historical cases, anecdotes and quotes, and embellished instead with precise and explicit practical tips for managing poisoned/overdosed patients, with incorporation of numerous color images, many of them absolutely original contributions from renowned experts in the field. ...
ÔøΩ First ever Indian textbook devoted to Medical Toxicology with an outstanding track record of more than 25 years of uninterrupted print editions and reprints. ÔøΩ Only book that features in the WHO list of recommended books on Medical Toxicology for the Indian sub-continent. ÔøΩ New edition has been completely revamped with brand new current information presented in a totally different format. ÔøΩ Every commonly encountered xenobiotic (poison/toxin/drug/chemical) has been dealt with in a comprehensive manner regarding to source, physical appearance, toxicokinetics, fatal dose, signs and symptoms, diagnostic methods and treatment modalities, besides forensic and medico-social issues. ÔøΩ Incorporation of about 500 color images and several hundred tables, boxes and bulleted lists. ÔøΩ Each chapter ends with 10-100 or more recent references for further reading and research. ÔøΩ Recent developments on the diagnosis and management of poisoning, including the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), lipid emulsion therapy, etc., have been added. ÔøΩ The most trusted handbook on poisoning/overdose for physicians and medical students, now in a new Avatar!