Poisons and Antidotes: An A-to-Z Guide - Softcover

Turkington, Carol; Mitchell, Deborah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0816064024 ISBN 13: 9780816064021

Verlag: Facts On File Inc, 2009

Inhaltsangabe

A complete guide to all types of poisons, how they work, and the antidotes that counteract them.

Poisons and other toxic substances have been a subject of fascination and fear throughout history. Even with all the advances in medical science today, poisons still remain a serious health risk. Every year approximately 2 million cases of poisoning are reported to poison centers across the United States, with more than half of them involving children under the age of 6. Poisoning is the fourth most common cause of death among children. Because many poisonings are accidental, simple safety measures—such as keeping harmful substances out of reach of children—can help prevent them.

Poisons and Antidotes: An A-to-Z Guide reflects the most recent developments in the world of toxicology. Nearly 600 up-to-date entries detail poisonous substances ranging from common household items to exotic plants and animals. Entries describe the nature of the toxin, the symptoms it causes, and available antidotes and treatments. Special topics covered include children and poisons, first aid for poisoning victims, food poisoning, and pets and poisons.

Entries include:

• Children and poisons
• Common medications
• First aid for poisoning victims
• Food poisoning
• Household plants
• Mold
• Pets and poison
• Poison safety at home
• Responding to a poisoning
• Recognizing poisonous animals and plants
• and more.

Appendixes include current information about home testing kits, hotlines, organizations, newsletters, regional poison control centers, and more.

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Carol Turkington was a medical writer with a degree in journalism and 25 years of professional experience, including three years as medical writer/editor at Duke University Medical Center/Comprehensive Cancer Center. She was also an educational consultant to the national office of the American Red Cross. She was the author of Skin Deep, Third Edition; The A to Z of Autism Spectrum Disorders; The A to Z of Breast Cancer; and The A to Z of Infectious Diseases, all for Facts On File and Checkmark Books. Deborah Mitchell is a freelance writer who specializes in health, nutrition, and medical topics. She has authored, coauthored, and ghostwritten more than 40 books, as well as scores of articles for both print and electronic media. She has served as senior editor for environmental protection for CharityGuide.com and as a feature writer on senior health for Suite101.com.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Facts On File Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0816064024
• ISBN 13: 9780816064021
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 324
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